Eden Barletta

Management

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023

Hi, my name is Eden Barletta and I am currently a junior studying Management with a non-profit concentration and a minor in Environmental studies. I studied abroad at the Suffolk University Madrid Campus in Spring 2023. Studying abroad allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and experience a new culture in a unique way. I became closer with so many people and made so many memories in Madrid, I will forever be grateful for the time I got to spend there.

Emily Egan

Law

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023

My name is Emily Egan and I am a senior majoring in undergrad law and minoring in psychology! I studied at Suffolk Madrid in the Spring of 2023 and had an amazing experience there. I was able to grow as a person, step out of my comfort zone, and meet incredible people from all over the world. I am excited to be a Rambasaasor to share my experience and travels with other students interested in studying abroad and hopefully provide them with any insight they may need!

Erika Penney

Financial Wealth management

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023

Hi, my name is Erika Penney. I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain for my sophomore year of 2022-2023. My major is Economics with minors in Finance and Real Estate. I am excited to be a Rambassador because I want to share the thrills of studying abroad with others and prepare those for the journey. Studying abroad was nerve-wracking and exciting all at the same time. It can be hard to navigate how to prepare and what to do while studying abroad, but I want to share my experiences to help others!

Kassidy Planas

Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023

My name is Kassidy Planas and I am an honors student majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, as well as minoring in Spanish. I am a senior graduating in the spring of 2024 and hope to attend law school in the fall of 2024 as well. I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain in the spring semester of 2023, and lived with a host family throughout my semester. Studying abroad helped me achieve full fluency in Spanish, as well as pushed me to become independent in an entirely new country.

Kylie Flynn

Finance

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023

Hi, my name is Kylie Flynn and I’m going to be a junior in the fall. I’m a finance major with an international business minor and I’m also a member of the women’s soccer team. I studied abroad at Suffolk Madrid and being able to travel all over Europe completely changed my life. I got to try the food and see the sights and art of so many different cultures. I’m excited to become a Rambassador to share what I experienced with others and help people with their study abroad journey.

Mingyue Lao 

Brand Marketing 

Kansai Gaidai , Japan, 2023 

 My name is Ming, I am currently a senior studying Marketing at Suffolk University. I study abroad in Kansai Gaidai, Osaka, Japan. Study abroad changed me tremendously as I meeting my friends from all over the world and meeting them again in the U.S. I am excited to be a Rambassador because I want everyone to go out and experience the greatness it comes with study abroad. 

Nadia Ciecko      

Law

SIB 550: Italy Travel Seminar, Italy, 2023

Hi! My name is Nadia and I am a sophomore majoring in law! I took a global travel seminar to Italy for spring break. Studying abroad has changed my life by helping me gain a new perspective on my life and values. Being in a new environment allowed me to step back and reflect on what was truly important to me. I’m extremely excited to be a Rambassador because I believe studying abroad is one of the most transformative experiences a student could have.

Pamela Giannaros

Global Business & Business Management

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023

Hi everybody! I’m Pamela and I’m a junior studying GB and Business Management. In the Spring of 2023, I studied at SUMC! Studying at our dual campus is a unique experience for SU students that I’m very grateful for and passionate about. It may seem dramatic, but it’s the best decision I’ve ever made for myself, especially young into my 20’s that I hope many of you take advantage of! I’m excited to be a Rambassador and help excite you all about all the fascinating things you too can learn abroad!

Verena Guirguis

Business

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023

My name is Verena Guirguis, a business major who studied in Madrid, Spring 2023, my sophomore year. I have always known I wanted to study abroad for a semester, but I did not anticipate having as much fun as I did. It was a unique experience that forced me out of my comfort zone and improved me as a person in general. I am excited to share the insight I have gained from my semester in Madrid and from my travels around Europe!

Stephanie Bulega-Nasuna.     

Law & International Relations

 Chonnam National University, South Korea, 2023

Kansai Gaidai University, Japan, 2023

Hello! I’m Stephanie and I’m a senior spending six months abroad in Korea and Japan. I studied in Seoul last year, but went to Gwangju this time, to intensively study Korean through the Critical Language scholarship. For two months, in Gwangju, I studied Korean for four hours every day, lived with a Korean roommate, and had a Korean language partner who showed me around Gwangju. I still had time to take trips around Korea to Busan, Mokpo, Daegu, and Seoul again. In CLS, I took taekwondo classes, attended a Korean tea ceremony, and acted out a traditional Korean wedding with my scholarship cohort. Now, I’m attending Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan to intensively study Japanese through the Boren Scholarship. I’m taking a Japanese class, Kanji class, and IR classes focused on democracy in Asia. I’ve made a lot of Japanese friends who show me around. Since I live in a dorm where 50% of students are Japanese.

Sicilia Sturk 

Interior Design 

Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, Italy, 2023

Hi! My name is Sicilia Sturk, I am a Senior this year and an Interior Design major student. For my study abroad experience I studied in Florence, Italy. This experienced changed my life because of how much new culture, people, and even food I got to experience. I have never been to Europe before 2023 and It made me want to live there one day. I learned how to overcome challenges that I thought I would never have to face, and find a group of friends that I think I will have for life. 

Calysta Koppenhaver 

International Relations 

Freie Universität, Germany, 2023 

Hi! I’m Calysta Koppenhaver, a Sophomore International Relations major. I studied abroad in Berlin, Germany in the Fall of 2023 at Freie Universitat. Studying abroad is something I believe everyone should do at least once, to really find themselves in this big world. College itself is a time of becoming who you truly are and getting into the real world, and I feel as if studying abroad does this at such a deeper level than you could ever imagine. It isn’t easy though, I can tell you that much. 

Steven Yu  

Criminal Justice 

Freie Universität, Germany, 2023 

I am Steven Yu. I am a major in criminal justice and a minor in business law. I am currently a sophomore. I studied aboard in Germany at the FU-best program. Studying abroad really changed my perception of what Europe was like for the first time. I enjoy going on adventures and discovering good places to explore. I am excited to share my experience with anyone. 

Juliana Baer 

Psychology 

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023 

Hi! My name is Juliana, I am a Junior at Suffolk and am studying Psychology. I studied abroad spring of 2023 in Madrid. I am so excited to be a Rambassador. Study Abroad was one of the best experiences of my life, I made so many new friends, gained so much independence, and learned about different cultures in my time in Europe. I want to share my experiences in hopes I can convince other Suffolk students to go on the experience of a lifetime! 

Sabrina McDonagh 

Global Cultural Studies 

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023 

 Hi! My name is Sabrina McDonagh and I am currently a junior studying Global Cultural Studies concentrated in Conflict, Communication, and culture and minoring in social media! I spent the spring semester of 2023 at the Suffolk Madrid campus! Studying abroad changed my life in many ways. I met so many new people, experienced a brand-new culture, traveled all around Europe, and grew as a person. I will always be grateful for the time I spent in Madrid and for the people I met.   

Gabryella Rodrigues

Global Cultural Studies  

Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, Italy, 2023 

 Hi there! My name is Gabryella Rodrigues and I’m currently a junior at Suffolk majoring in Global Cultural Studies while minoring in Psychology. I had the wonderful experience of studying abroad in Florence, Italy for Fall 2023. The experience of studying abroad has been nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. I had the incredible opportunity to not only get to know another country and culture but also meet and befriend locals. I can’t wait to help other students embark on their study abroad! 

Lauryn Blake  

Marketing  

Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, Italy, 2023 

 Hi! My name is Lauryn and I’m a Junior studying Marketing with a minor in environmental studies. I studied abroad Fall semester 2023 in Florence, Italy and I did a global travel seminar spring 2023 in Costa Rica. Study abroad for me was a wonderful experience as I met new people and experienced new things! I’m excited to be a rambassador because I want to encourage students to get out of their comfort zone and try new things.

Christian Giuffrida  

Global Cultural Studies  

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023 

 My name is Christian Giuffrida. I am a senior, global cultural studies major concentrating in global business. I studied abroad in Madrid for the Spring 2023 semester and it was the greatest experience of my life. I went there knowing almost nobody, not knowing the language or having lived in a foreign country before. It started off rough but turned into the time of my life that I will cherish forever. I am excited to be a Rambassador because I want to share my experience and inspire others.

Cameron Curtis  

Political Science 

Freie Universität, Germany, 2022 

University College Cork, Ireland, 2023 

 Hi! I’m Cameron Curtis, a third-year Political Science major with a minor in English. I studied abroad in my second year at Suffolk, spending the fall in Berlin, Germany and spring in Cork, Ireland. I learned so much about each of the countries I visited, met lifelong friends and one of my current partners, and gained a lot of confidence, independence, and direction. I’m looking forward to helping people find programs they’re excited about and feel prepared for the challenges of being abroad. 

Sizen Thapa

Accounting  

Yonsei University, South Korea, 2023 

Hi, I am Sizen Thapa! I am an Accounting major at Sawyer Business School and a Sophomore. I recently went to Seoul, South Korea, to Yonsei University for the fall semester of 2023. I am excited to be a Ramabassador because I want to share my experience with other fellow study abroad enthusiasts and help them plan their journey with any experienced help I can; what classes to take, how to pack, and how to budget. It is an experience that I would recommend to anyone to grab it while they can!! 

Alessandra Krejci-Papa

Psychology 

Suffolk Madrid, Spain, 2023 

 My name is Alessandra Krejci-Papa and I studied abroad in Madrid in the spring of 2023. During my time studying abroad, I met some of the greatest people I have ever known both within the Suffolk environment and beyond. I still keep in close contact with many of the local people I met in Madrid, and am planning on moving back after graduating in the spring to pursue my masters there. Study abroad taught me invaluable lessons about friendship and belonging, and changed my life entirely.