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What's up? My name is Suzie and I'm a senior from Smith College majoring in sociology. I studied abroad through the Alliance program in Shanghai for fall 2012. It was such an awesome experience; I really couldn't bear to leave in the end! I love learning languages and I'm always hoping to improve in my Chinese, as well as learn about other cultures. Ask me anything! hide

Hi! My name is Revell and I am a Junior at George Washington University. I am seeking a major in Political Science and a double Minor is Chinese and Russian language studies. I studied abroad in Shanghai this past fall and had an amazing time! If anyone has any question or just wants to talk about their amazing Alliance experiences, feel free to message me! Hope to speak with you soon, Revell hide

Nín hǎo! My name is Rocio, currently a senior at Bentley University. I spent my junior year abroad; during the fall 2011 I studied abroad at Fudan University through the Alliance in Shanghai, and in Milan, Italy during the spring 2012. I decided to study abroad for a whole year, because I felt the need to learn and experience different cultures. I wanted my study abroad experience to be rich and full of culture and I wanted to experience a cultural shock and be culturally challenged so, I chose China first; and that was the best decision I've made in my life, hands down. Studying abroad, changed my life completely; I learned about the world and myself and became open minded among many other things. hide

Hi everyone! :) My name is Ran Wei. I studied in Shanghai with Alliance Fudan this past spring semester, and it was a life-changing experience for me, something that will forever and always remain a huge part of who I am, and who I will become in the future. I also spend the summer abroad in Hong Kong at HKUST. Now I am back at GWU for my final year here, during which I really hope to help promote Alliance, as studying with the program was such a spectacular experience for me. I was born in Qingdao, China, but immigrated to the U.S. to New Jersey when I was very young, hence my desire to return back to my motherland for study abroad. Finally, of course, I love Asian culture - I am involved in various Asian organizations on campus, including an Asian-interest sorority, Kappa Phi Lambda. hide

大䆥好! My name is Maricielo and I am originally from Peru but immigrated to U.S. when I was young. While majoring in international relations and minoring in journalism, I have been to China twice. Last semester I was part of the Contemporary Chinese Society and Language program and it WAS one of THE BEST experiences of my life!! I completely LOVE Chinese culture!!! :D I cannot wait to share my experiences and stories with my fellow classmates! hide

Hi everyone! My name is Hannah, and I spent the past semester studying with the Alliance in Pune. I had an incredible time living and studying in India--though I'd traveled to the country before, the chance to spend four months living with a family in a major Indian city seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I loved being able to meet amazing American students as well as Indian youth, and had an unbelievable experience working with a microfinance institution in the city's slum areas. I traveled to a third of India's states, exploring the country on weekends, during Diwali, and after the program. I really appreciated the chance to get an in-depth look at development on the subcontinent. I loved the experience and hope to return to India as soon as possible! hide

Hello everyone, My name is Sophie, and I studied abroad in Pune, India this past spring. I had an amazing time in India and can not wait to return shortly. Originally from Syracuse, I'm a senior at Smith where I am a student-athlete and the president of the Smith Democrats. I am excited to help underclassmen learn about the Alliance as they begin thinking about study abroad destinations and programs! hide

Hi! My name is Shani and I studied abroad in Pune this past summer. Taking a trip abroad by myself was probably the best decision I've made. Since my arrival back in the States, I have had nothing but positive things to say about my experiences in India, and so I want to be able to give back and incite that same level of excitement into other students who are considering studying abroad with the Alliance! :) This year I'm also the President of the Indian Student Association, a Resident Assistant for Campus Housing, and a researcher with the UIC department of Global Health. hide

Namaste. It took a lot of work and collaboration with my study abroad office to make going to Pune, India in Fall Semester of 2011 happen, but it was entirely worth it since it has been one of the best parts of my college experience. My host family, making my own short documentary, participating in cultural events, traveling, and making so many friends; together made wonderful memories with the Alliance for Global Education. I am highly involved on my small campus, especially with the international community. In addition, I would love to answer any questions you might have about the program. I am looking forward to hearing from you! hide

Hi all, I'm a senior majoring in International Studies with a concentration in Environmental Studies. I had a great time in Pune, India this past spring, and I've promised myself that I'll be going back in the foreseeable future. Having already been studying abroad in the US to start with (I'm from Hong Kong), I recognize the importance of any source of support prior to going abroad, which is what I hope to be as an Alliance Ambassador.  hide

Hey y'all, My name is Josh and I studied abroad in Shanghai at Fudan University this past Fall in 2012 with possibly the best group of students that could've been placed into the program. Other than the amazing trips to Qinghai, Wuzhen, and Hangzhou that were organized by Alliance, I had ample opportunities to really explore Shanghai and immerse into the Chinese culture. The program has given me more than I had asked and expected.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, raised in Seoul, Korea, but having attended a boarding school in Philly, I'm currently a junior at Boston College Carroll School of Management concentrating in Finance and Economics. I play varsity squash for my university but am also a huge fan of lacrosse, football, basketball, and hockey.  Thrilled to be working with y'all this spring semester! hide

Hi! My name is Alli, I studied abroad in Shanghai this past fall. I had the most amazing experience in China! Having never been out of the country before traveling to China, studying abroad was a huge leap for me, I expected to hate being abroad. I was so wrong. While I was in China I not only had the chance to make some great American friends, I also got to sample a multitude of Chinese dishes, I got know my roommate and Chinese teachers really well, and I traveled to 5 different provinces and 13 cities in China. I loved my experience and I'm keeping up with my language learning. I'm currently considering relocating to China for a couple years after I graduate. hide

Aloha everyone! My name is 李霖瑞, or Lin Rui (lin-ray), and I was in the Shanghai Fudan Fall 2011 program. It was the best time of my life and my Chinese has improved immensely. (Want a language partner? Let me know!) I also studied abroad the semester after in Hong Kong at Lingnan U. Though I made lots of new friends, it was definitely not as good as my experience with Alliance. It made me realize some unique and critical program goals and amenities offered to us through Alliance that not every program offers, and I had taken advantage of previously.
I'm particularly excited about this year, not only because it is my senior year, but also because I want to show my school how important study abroad is and encourage them to increase study abroad financial aid. hide

Sarah Christie here! Studied at SUFE past fall and so enjoyed it. Currently attending University of Denver as an International Business major and Chinese minor. So glad to have met the people I did and experience such amazing things while abroad and happy to share these experiences with others. Hope to return to China in the future! hide

Hey, Johnny here, studying International Relations related to International Trade and Entrepeneurship at Tufts University. Class of 2014. Just finished studying abroad in Shanghai at SHUFE, had a wonderful time. hide

Greetings, I'm a junior at Amherst College in Amherst, Mass. I'm an econ major, and spent the fall semester of 2012 studying at SHUFE as a member of the International Business Program. Held a job at a consulting firm, made a brief foray into the Southeast Asian International Softball Circuit, trained at MLB China -- I had a great time and met even better people. Can't wait to go back. Had the time of my life. Happy to talk with anybody about it. hide

Hello everyone! Quick stats: Name: Allyson Chew; Class: 2013; Experience: AWESOME! I really enjoyed the program and exploring Shanghai and China. I would love to go back to work after graduation, and am stoked to be an Alumni Ambassador so I can share my enthusiasm for the program and country. I'm from San Francisco but am loving the East Coast. I am deeply involved in campus life through various organizations (Women for Business, Model United Nations, Habitat for Humanity) and write for Uloop, a national marketplace and blog for college students. hide

My name is Andrew and I studied in Beijing last fall. Currently, I am a Junior at Saint Michael's College in Vermont, where I study History and East Asian Studies. As for China, it was by far the most amazing experience of my life. While over there I travelled to Gansu/Qinghai for a week and Xi'an for a weekend with my classmates while also independently travelling to Macau and Hong Kong for a week and Shanghai for a weekend. Needless to say, I was shocked at how diverse China actually is. Now that I'm back, I'm already looking for ways to return there over the summer (hopefully through Alliance) and without a doubt plan on moving there after graduation. hide

Hey Everyone! I'm Joshua, and in 2012 I studied abroad at both the Xi'an program and the Beijing program, spring and fall respectively. Prior to my travels, I had not left the country for any longer than a week and neither did I speak any Chinese, however my year in China was above and beyond any experience I could have imagined, I absolutely loved it. The best part of my time, no matter where I was, was the people I met, whether it was friends I kept in touch with for the whole year or acquaintences that I just chatted with for a few minutes on public transit, and it is to them I owe a great debt of gratitude for any progress that I made.

I am in fact majoring in Chemical Engineering. I would definitely say my time abroad has expanded my realization of what sort of opportunities are available to any student is willing to, as the Chinese say, "下工夫" and see what's out there. I am very much looking forward to helping other students who are looking for a chance to do just that. hide

Hi Everyone! My name is Richelle and I studied this past spring in Beijing and over the summer in Xi'an. It was absolutely amazing! Living in China for seven months was definitely a great experience and I can't wait to go back. I'm a senior at GW this year, and in addition to my international affairs major, I am also minoring in sociocultural anthropology and Chinese. I'm really interested in study abroad as a career, and I hope to go to graduate school to study international education. Aside from that, I'm originally from Seattle, WA and I love to compete ballroom and Latin dance for fun. hide

Hello students! My name is Sydney. I'm particularly passionate about food, photography, running, and adventures! My major is Global Studies, and I studied abroad in Beijing, China during the Fall 2011 Semester. This time last year I had just left for China, it's so crazy to think about! I learned so much and made so many lifelong friends, and I want other students to have the same experience! I am thrilled to be an Ambassador and can't wait to send new students on their way to Beijing! hide

大家好! My name is Anthony... or 宋安居... whichever you prefer. I had the great pleasure of studying in Beijing, China during Spring 2012 with the most AMAZING group of people I have ever met. Other than having the opportunity to live with a host family, take remarkably intense Chinese classes, and intern at Peking University, what I loved most about this program was the people that I met. I can't tell you how much I miss my China family. hide

Hi! I spent an amazing Fall semester studying Public Health in Manipal India. Over the course of the semester I was able to gain a unique perspective on public health and its challenges in developing countries, that I would not have been able to gain at any other point in my life. It was the most amazing semester of my college experience and truly a transformational semester in my life. Studying abroad allowed me to challenge myself to step outside of my comfort zone and discover independence, confidence and self-assurance that I didn't know I had. I can't wait to share my amazing experiences with anyone who's curious! hide

Hey guys! My name is Alexandra and I am a junior at American University in Washington, DC. I just returned from Manipal, India where I studied public health. It was the most amazing 4+ months of my life and I wish I could do it all over again! Here at AU I'm a pre-med student majoring in Public Health & International Studies so the courses I took last semester and the field visits/excursions associated them were an incredible way for me to gain some more public health experience. While I was in India I also had the opportunity to begin learning some Hindi which I loved and miss speaking so much! I could go on and on about the things I miss about being abroad so I'll just leave it at that. I'm looking forward to being an ambassador this semester! hide

Hey guys! My name is Miranda, I studied at Manipal University in India this past fall. I took classes in public health. My homeschool is Wartburg College in Iowa where I study biology and psychology. I had an amazing experience while abroad, and it is something I definitely would do again! My program was able to travel all around the southern part of India which was awesome, probably my favorite part. We were able to see lots of different places. I enjoyed rooming with someone who was also not from India but had ties to India. We got to experience a lot of new things together. hide

Hey everyone! My name is Claire. I studied at Manipal University in Karnataka, India, and it was completely amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Manipal and learned so much, and I would like to help expand the program and hopefully educate other students on its merits. The best part about Manipal was the immersive nature of the program—I was afforded so many authentic opportunities and experiences that I think other abroad programs lack. Since I had such a wonderful and educational experience, I'm excited to share that with other students here at AU! hide

Hello! My name is Carly. I just got back a month ago from studying in Varanasi, India for nearly four months. I am finishing up my junior year at Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. I am pursuing a degree in Religion, with minors in Women's Studies and Anthropology. My time in Varanasi was easily the best four months of my life. It was an incredible learning and growing experience. It was my first time really out of the country (except for Canada) and it changed my perspective on many things in life. It also reaffirmed my immense desire to travel, especially in Asia, but all over the world in general. I hope to return to India sometime soon, and have already begun applying to a few summer programs, but until I have the opportunity to return, I look forward to talking to people as much and as often as possible about my experiences. The most stunning part of my trip to India was definitely our trip up to the hill villages of Kurseong and Darjeeling. Himalaya is the most beautiful place I have ever seen, with some of the friendliest people I've met, and I'm really dying to see more of it. hide