Our Rambassadors have traveled all over the world and are now back in Boston! They are here to share their adventures, wisdom, and stories with all future students looking to go abroad.
You can find the Rambassadors at most Study Abroad events. Or if you want to chat with someone that went to a program you are interested in, email studyabroad@suffolk.edu to get connected.
Lena Le 
Global Business and Marketing
Yonsei University, South Korea, 2022
Hi, my name is Lena. I’m a senior majoring in Global Business and Marketing. I study abroad in the Spring semester of 2022 in South Korea at Yonsei University. Even though the COVID restriction we’re still active, I had an amazing experience visiting different cities and leaning about their traditions and culture. I got the chance to learn Korean for 4 months which was very helpful when living there.
Ernesto Perez
Finance
Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2022
My name is Ernesto Perez, I am 22 and I’m a rising senior at Suffolk University in the Sawyer Business School. This summer I worked in NYC at JP Morgan as an intern. I was offered a return letter and accepted, so I will be joining the firm full-time after graduation in May 2023. I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain during the spring 2022 semester. Without a doubt best thing I ever did. It showed me the world and allowed me to make many friends and connections.
Madeline Lehoullier
Global Business and Management
Suffolk University Madrid Campus and Regent’s University in London, UK, 2021-2022
Hi, I’m Madeline! I’m currently a senior at Suffolk studying Global Business and Management. I studied abroad twice during my time at Suffolk, in Madrid and in London. These semesters helped me broaden my perspectives while immersing myself in new cultures. I met so many amazing people and had the opportunity to travel all around Europe. I loved my time abroad because it helped me grow as a person while learning more about myself and my future aspirations.
Jill Benner
Marketing/Real Estate
LDM Florence, Italy, 2021
Hi, my name is Jill Benner and I am a junior at Suffolk University. I am from Plymouth, MA and I am a marketing major and real estate minor. I studied abroad in Florence, Italy last fall and had an incredible time. Studying abroad allowed me to meet such amazing friends from America and Europe and find a passion for traveling. While studying abroad I visited Greece, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, France, and Amsterdam.
Amanda Long
Marketing; Minor: Media & Film
Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2022
Hi! My name is Amanda Long (she/they). I’m a Senior at Suffolk and a Marketing major and Media & Film minor. In Spring 2022 I studied abroad at our sister campus in Madrid, Spain. Studying abroad changed my life because it introduced me to amazing people and allowed me to fulfill my dreams of traveling abroad. I got to visit my dream destinations, visit sites I’ve only read about in textbooks, and got to create lifelong memories.
Ingrid Oliveira
Sociology and Spanish
Suffolk Madrid, 2020 -2021
I’m a junior, double majoring in Spanish and Sociology at Suffolk. I’ve spent the majority of my college career so far abroad in Madrid, starting there as a freshman and staying through my sophomore year. Studying in Madrid and being on my own for so long changed my life and taught me so much. I learned so much about myself, my interests, what I want to do with my life, and the kind of life I want to live. I felt at home in Madrid and I wouldn’t change any of it.
Johana Parada Martinez
Major in Law & Minor in Criminal Justice.
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
Hello! My name is Johana, I studied at the Suffolk Campus in Madrid, Spain during Spring 2022. Something that changed for me after studying abroad was being able to create professional and social connections and learn more about Spanish culture. But I also learned to know myself, get out of my comfort zone and discover what I want for myself after graduating from college.
Grace MacDonald
Public Relations
Suffolk Madrid,2022
Grace is a senior studying Public Relations. She is the managing editor and co-social media manager of The Suffolk Journal. She studied abroad in Madrid in spring 2022. Studying abroad had always been a dream of Grace’s, and it was the most amazing experience. It opened up her life to dozens of different cultures and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. She was able to travel to 8 other countries while she was abroad, and she loved every second.
Bella Thurston
Global Business and Business Economics
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
I studied in Madrid. I loved this experience and I was lucky to have many of my friends to enjoy it with. I am quite an adventurous person, but I like to balance that with my strong work ethic. I would say my study abroad changed my life in the aspect I know how I want to live. My first living experience abroad without my family has taught me the importance of constant learning and my love for learning about other cultures, and how much richer my life is because of this.
Stephanie Bulega-Nasuna
Law & International Relations Major
Yonsei University, South Korea, 2022
I’m a Law & IR major who loves to learn about other countries and wants to work in American diplomatic relations. I studied abroad in Seoul, South Korea which was a huge culture shock my entire time. Seoul is a city with a perfect blend of everything from cities, history, beaches in Busan, mountains, and forests, & to great restaurants and cafe culture. From the people I met I learned life is not a straight line with steps and you get the best results just by following your passions confidently.
Madelyn Birtwell
Biology/Psychology
Glasgow University, Scottland, 2022
Hi all! My name is Madelyn Birtwell, I am class of 2023 at Suffolk and a biology major with a psychology minor 🙂 I love to travel which is why I went to Glasgow, Scotland in the Fall of 2021. I loved my time over there as I learned a great deal about myself as a person and I made some long-lasting friendships along the way too!
Kian McCabe
Psychology-Major, Education Studies-Minor
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
My name is Kian McCabe and I am a junior at Suffolk University. I studied abroad at the Suffolk University Madrid Campus in Madrid, Spain in the spring of 2022. I am very thankful for the opportunity to study aboard. During my time I got to travel to 10 different countries, meet amazing people, and immerse myself in both my Suffolk and the local community. It has changed my view on the world and my aspirations for my future. I am forever grateful.
Andrea Martinez Merino International Marketing Major
Yonsei University, 2022
My name is Andrea Martinez Merino, I was born and raised in El Salvador, I moved to Boston when I was 15 and have been here ever since. I am a marketing major with a concentration in international marketing, and I transferred to Suffolk Fall 2020. I love going to concerts and I am so happy now that we are able to go back to enjoying live music, I also love coffee and enjoy finding new coffee shops to sit and do work in. I did my study abroad program in Yonsei University, which is located in Seoul, South Korea. This was a mindblowing experience that I truly helped me grow in so many aspects of my life, I met amazing friends and enjoyed so much of the amazing Korean food and culture. I am really excited to be a part of the ambassadors for the study abroad office and I hope I can encourage many more students to take a risk and go to places that are out of their comfort zone.
Tien NguyenEntrepreneurship Major
Yonsei University, 2022
My name is Tien. This is my last semester in Entrepreneurship at Suffolk University. With my communication skills and passion for hospitality, I hope to become a project manager in the accommodation field after graduation. Hence, that is why I chose to study at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, to learn more about how hospitality. Everyone is a packed leader, as the group/team can benefit from each person’s strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, I hope everyone can learn from my experiences.
Katherine Donohue 
Law Major, Political Science Minor
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
Hi, I am Kate and I am a senior at Suffolk University. I study Law as a major and Political Science as a minor. I studied abroad at the Suffolk University Madrid Campus in Fall 2022 semester. Studying abroad in Madrid was an unforgettable experience as I was able to travel and experience a new part of the world that I had never seen before. I am excited to be a Rambassador as I want to be a helpful resource to any students that are currently thinking of studying abroad.
Caroline Costa Gillis
Marketing and Communications Major 
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
My name is Caroline C Gillis, I am a junior and a marketing major at Suffolk and I had the pleasure of studying at Suffolk University in Madrid. I always have loved traveling and I wanted to take it further with myself and my education. I have always seen that traveling changes people for the better and I wanted to experience not only visiting but living in another country. I am excited to be a Rambassador so I can share my positive experiences to help motivate and inspire students to go abroad.
Lauren Michelle Muro-Belandria 
Politics, Philosophy, Economics/ Women and Gender Studies
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
Hi! My name is Lauren Muro-Belandria, I am a part of the CAS honors program and class of 2023, and I am majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics as well as minoring in Women and Gender Studies. I studied abroad Fall semester of 2022 at our Suffolk Madrid Campus. My study abroad experience changed my life because of the places I got to travel to and explore, the people I met, and the experiences I had living in a new country. I am excited to be a Rambassador because I want my peers to be able to study abroad, even if they believe they cannot, and participate in all the amazing experiences that I had the chance to have and develop relationships that last for a lifetime. Studying abroad is a chance to see the world, acquire global and professional skills, and have positive personal development. You learn and open your eyes to different ways of life and develop more empathy for others. For the longest time, I did not think I would be able to study abroad because of financial burdens. However, with the help of the study abroad staff, I got exposed to scholarship and grant opportunities such as the Gilman Scholarship, that would help fund my study abroad experience. The Gilman Scholarship helped me fulfill my long-time goal of studying abroad and allowed me to experience the best, most memorable, and most meaningful times of my college career and life.
Joaquin Heller Della-Vecchia
Marketing and Business Economics
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
My name is Joaquin Heller, I’m a current student athlete here at Suffolk University. I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain in spring of 2022, and getting on that flight changed my life entirely. Going abroad allowed me to gain a variety of new perspectives. The first thing I realized was that the world is much bigger than the US. I was able to learn firsthand the culture of Spanish, Italian, and British people. I am excited to keep sharing my story with students who are going or are interested in going!
Gloria Bouquet 
Political Science and Sociology
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
My name is Gloria Bouquet. I am a senior Political Science Major and Sociology Minor. I studied abroad at the Suffolk Madrid Campus. Everyone told me it was a once in a lifetime opportunity and it truly was. I met so many people who I now consider my closest friends, I travelled to so many places I never thought I would even go, and got to improve my Spanish tremendously. I am excited to be a rambassdaor to help guide people on this journey and share my experiences!
Mateus Cezario 
Global Business and Marketing
Lorenzo de’ Medici, 2022
Hey! My name is Mateus Cezario I am a Senior Global Business and Marketing major. I studied abroad in Florence, Italy Fall 2022 and it was the best semester of my life. I never ate a bad meal in four months and the memories I made will last a lifetime. I am excited to give people the resources to help make their study aboard process easier. One thing I learned from studying abroad is that if you are able to do it, definitely do it. You will not regret it!
Gabi Munn 
Political Science and Theatre
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
I’m Gabi, a junior majoring in Political Science. I spent my 2022 Spring semester at Suffolk’s campus in Madrid. I am excited to be a Rambassador because my time abroad was so important to my growth as a student, friend, and citizen. I want everyone to feel welcome to participate in a life changing experience and have support available when they need it.
Gonzalo Echeverria
Political Science
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
My name is Gonzalo Echeverria, I am a senior majoring in Political Theory. I chose to study abroad in Madrid because I wanted to explore more of my heritage. I am Salvadoran-American and part of that identity is understanding the history of Spain in relation to Latin America. My experience has been a formative one in which I made many close friends and was able to be my own person. I believe becoming a Rambassador will allow me to give others the same opportunities I had.
Payton Geraghty
Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
My name is Payton Geraghty and I am a junior at Suffolk University who can say that studying abroad in Madrid truly changed my outlook on life. As a Broadcast Journalism major I did not think Suffolk Madrid would have many classes for me but fortunately I was able to take a lot of my general education classes here. I would love to be a Rambassador to answer any questions and be a mode of support to those who have questions about studying abroad. I’m a fan of traveling, music and yoga!
Kely Maloney
Media & Film/Graphic Design
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
My name is Kely Maloney and I am a media and film major with a minor in graphic design. I’m currently a junior at Suffolk and in the Fall of 2022 I studied at the Suffolk University Madrid Campus. I’m excited to be a Rambassador because I know what the experience abroad did for me and I want to help others get excited and be prepared for the adventures that await them.
Dhanai Gjini
Biology Major
Suffolk Madrid, 2022
My name is Dhanai Gjini and I am currently going into my last semester of college. I am a biology major and I studied abroad at Suffolk University Madrid. I traveled so much that I learned more about myself and how I can adapt to very different situations in a short amount of time. Traveling and exploring new cities and cultures made my knowledge richer. I am excited to be a Rambassador since I can not stop thinking of my study abroad and I have only been back for 1 week. Excited to share my travels!
Emma Duarte 
Global and Cultural Communications/Environmental Science
University of New York in Prague, 2022
My name is Emma Duarte, I am a sophomore at Suffolk and I study Global and Cultural Communication with a minor in Environmental Studies. I studied abroad this past semester (fall 2022) in Prague, Czech Republic. Studying abroad changed my life because it exposed me to new friends, both American and of other cultures, new foods and so many different languages. I hope to be a Rambassador so that I can help other students achieve a life changing experiences and then also be able to hear about it.
Sarah Lopez
Psychology & Criminal Justice
University of New York in Prague, 2022 & Lorenzo de’ Medici, 2021
My name is Sarah and I’m a psychology major with a minor in criminal justice. I had the opportunity to study abroad twice, Fall 2021 I was in Florence, Italy, and Fall 2022 I was in Prague, Czech Republic. I am excited to be a part of SARP because I know the idea of studying abroad can be a little scary, but it’s an amazing experience where you learn about different cultures and meet so many different people from around the world, so I want to encourage other students because so many amazing things come out of it!
