The Ambassador Team is available to speak with students about specific programs and locations, personal experiences, and recommendations. If you are a current student interested in studying away, please use the ambassador contact information below to reach out. Our ambassadors cannot wait to hear from you! If you are a study away alumni who is interested in becoming an ambassador, please contact CASStudyAway@redlands.edu.
Melina Estrada '23American Councils Taiwan Intensive Language Program Summer 2021, University College Dublin Spring 2022
Mexican-American, First-Gen, Spanish (Fluent), Korean and Chinese (intermediate fluency), Emphasis on Entrepreneurship in Beauty Industry, MGSA Ambassador, Proudian Interdisciplinary Honors Program, Omicron Delta Kappa, National Society of Leadership and Success
"Follow the CAS SA Office on Instagram and turn on your notifications for whenever they post!"
Timony Sherry (she/her/hers) '23Salzburg Semester Fall 2021; upcoming Palau May Term 2023
Johnston Center for Integrative Studies, Student Athlete in Track and Field (throws), Swimmer and Swim Coach, Lifeguard at Thomspon Aquatic Center, LGBTQ+
Before going abroad, buy a neutral bag/purse/fanny-pack that you can dress up or down that has internal zipper pockets. It's a lifesaver to have a go-to bag that keeps you feeling safe and secure.
Isabel Flores Amaro '23isabel_floresamaro@redlands.edu
IES Barcelona Business and Liberal Studies Fall 2022
Mexican-American, First-Generation College Student, Delta Sigma Pi, Internship Placement Abroad
“Reach out to the office to connect you with your program’s alumni and apply to as many scholarships as you can!”
Amy Vasquez Galvan '23amy_vasquezgalvan@redlands.edu
University College Dublin Fall 2022
First-Generation College Student, Alpha Xi Omicron, HMS Council Member
“Definitely book an appointment with the study away office and research your program!! Whether it’s looking at their website or even Instagram, take your time figuring out what program best suits you!”
Anastasia McBay '24
Salzburg Semester Program Fall 2022
SOAN Consuming Paris May Term 2023
Alpha Theta Phi, reading, hanging out with friends, shopping, and traveling of course
"Apply for scholarships even if you think you won't get them because chances are a lot of people are thinking the same thing."
anastasiakmcbay
Queen Mary University London Fall 2022
APO (Alpha Phi Omega) and English literature
"Check your passport expiration date months in advance before you leave!"
em7955
rebecca_sierra@redlands.edu
CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Seoul, Korea spring 2024
Baking, playing board games, trying new foods, and spontaneous adventures.
"If you're having second thoughts about applying to studying abroad think "when am I ever going to be 18,19,20, etc again and have the chance to study in a different country/state". And while yes that sounds cheesy you truly only ever live once."
@thebagelrat
gabrielle_freeland@redlands.edu
SOAN Consuming Paris May Term 2023
Alpha Sigma Pi, National Society of Leadership and Success and Champs
"Travel to new places and meet new people! "
gabby.freeland
owen_arn@redlands.edu
SBUG 470 Gateways of Business in Central Europe; Prague, Budapest and Ljubljana May Term 2023
IES European Union Fall 2023
The outdoors, backpacking, basketball
owen.arn
elena_vanpelt@redlands.edu
SOAN Consuming Paris May Term 2023
"My tip to fellow students is that before you apply to a study away program, make sure the location is something that you would enjoy or be comfortable: take into account the weather, big city or not, homestay or apartment, etc."
elenavanpelt
sydney_patterson@redlands.edu
IES Barcelona Liberal Arts and Business Program Fall 2022
University of Redlands Swim and Dive team, Hui Hawai'i, Maroon and Gray Student Ambassadors, Asian Student Association
syd.pat
Sydney Richardson '24sydney_richardson@redlands.edu
SBUG 470 Business Sustainability and Entrepreneurship in the UK and France May Term 2022
IES Abroad Nice Business, Sustainability and Immigration Program Fall 2022
"Learn a few words and/or phrases in the national language of a country you are visiting or studying in. It can go a long way in any interaction with locals."
syd.j.rich
alejandro_murguia@redlands.edu
IES Abroad Rome Language and Area Studies Fall 2022
Honor Society, CAS study away, Business development team; Global Geographical software development, Traveling to view landmarks, Research while abroad, Seven current wonders of the world, common language of the sport of football (soccer)
"Do what your heart wants, find your inner peace with your heart and your mind will follow. Travel abroad and enjoy life while you can because the money will come back but time does not. "
_alex.murguia_
Montserrat_pineda@redlands.edu
Queen Mary University London Fall 2021
First generation student, WRW, MGSA, Bulldogs Vote
"Explore and take everything in. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone!"
Salzburg Semester Spring 2020
Communications Science and Disorders, Rock Climbing Club Frequent Traveler
Just say yes. Try new things, even if it scares you.
