Study Abroad Mentor Program

Molly Nemeth - University of Wollongong, SP25 
Class of 2026, Biology Major & Pychology Minor, Arcadia Honors Executive Board
Advice: “Don’t let the spiders scare you off.”
Talk to me about…Academics, Housing/Accommodation, Mental Health, Disability Support, Budgeting, Scholarships

Alyssa Montanez - FYSAE, London SP25
Class of 2028, Biochemistry major
Advice; “Say yes to everything! Of course, in good judgment, but experience all that the city has to offer; go with a different group of friends, try that new dish, and remember the money will come back to you. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so remember to be grateful and take rest days to get ready for the next adventure.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Race and Ethnicity, Budgeting, Scholarships

Brenna Sculthorpe - FYSAE, London SP25
Class of 2028, Creative Writing major & Marketing minor
What I gained: “I learned how to navigate public transportation, how to juggle school work and personal life, and how to really stand on my own two feet. The most important skill I learned was how to grocery shop and how to be open to all ideas, and it was because of these experiences that I became the person I am today.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, Mental Health, Budgeting

Bridget Jacobson - FYSAE, London SP24
Class of 2027, Psychology major & Public Health minor, Women's cross country and track & field teams 
Why I studied abroad: “I was always interested in studying abroad, so it was easy to take the leap and travel abroad. It gave me a different perspective of the world and helped me mold into the person I am now.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Being a Student Athlete, Mental Health

Danashia “Dany” Morall - FYSAE, London SP24
Class of 2028, Media and Communications major, Sports Management minor
Advice: “Put yourself first by making sure you have the things you need for class, food, and necessities while abroad!”
Talk to me about… FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, Race and Ethnicity, Religion, LGBTQIA, Budgeting, Scholarships

Emmy Fusetti - SYSAE, London Fall25
Class of 2028, Criminal Justice major, Law & Public Policy minor and Forensics minor
Why I am a STAMP: “I want to help other students navigate that process with confidence! I know firsthand how overwhelming study abroad can feel, feeling stuck or hopeless in a new place.”
Talk to me about…Academics, First Generation, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Budgeting, Scholarships

Gabriel Harcum-  FYSAE, London SP25
Class of 2028, Graphic Design major, Spanish and Creative Writing minors
What I gained: “I’ve definitely matured a lot during my time here, whether learning how to cook, to managing time and money.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, Race and Ethnicity, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Budgeting

Gauri Chopra - FYSAE, London SP24
Class of 2027, Law and Public Policy major
What I gained: “Participating in FYSAE was a transformative experience that deeply shaped who I am today. Living and studying in London taught me how to be truly independent, a skill that will stay with me for the rest of my life. It also exposed me to new cultures and experiences I never imagined, broadening my perspective in incredible ways.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, First Generation, Race and Ethnicity, Religion

Jamai Vann - FYSAE, London SP25
Class of 2028, Cultural Anthropology major, Journalism minor, Civic Scholar 
Why I studied abroad: “I chose to study abroad as a FYSAE student in London because I love and have a calling to travel the world. I am also a curious person who likes to discover what life looks like beyond what I can see.” 
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Race and Ethnicity

JJ Demetrias - FYSAE, London SP23
Class of 2026, English and Creative Writing major, Tour ambassador, Civic Scholar, Compass editor, Because Arcadia blogger, and First-Year Seminar Peer Mentor for the Advocacy in Action course
What I gained: “My semester in London really cemented my love for traveling and learning about other cultures because I was able to visit Paris and Amsterdam while I was there.” 
Talk to me about… FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, LGBTQIA, Mental Health

Kyra Neidig - FYSAE, London SP24
Class of 2027, English (Literature) major, French and Gender & Sexuality Studies minors
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, LGBTQIA

Lily Roberti - FYSAE, London SP25
Class of 2027, Media & Communication major, Concentration in Multimedia Publishing
What I gained: “From FYSAE, I learned that I can make friends, build a community, and be successful absolutely anywhere in the world that I go.”
Talk to me about...

Lillyann Hokel - FYSAE, London SP25
Class of 2028, International Business major
Why I studied abroad: “I chose to study abroad because I love discovering new cultures and places. It is so beautiful how different the world can be.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Budgeting

Maya Brightbill - FYSAE SP25
Class of 2027, Biology major, Spanish Minor
Advice: “Make the most of your time abroad and take the opportunity to visit other countries and cities if possible!”
Talk to me about… FYSAE, Acedemics

Maya Rose Webb SP25
Class of 2028, History major, education minor
“I learned that education is different everywhere, history is different everywhere, but if you take the time and learn about it, it’s so intriguing. My favorite parts were meeting new people; I’ve made so many new friends that will be with my whole life, and being able to just see the world. Having the opportunity to go to Italy in Paris and see the landmarks that I dreamed of seeing since I was a little girl was life-changing.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, First Generation, Race and Ethnicity, LGBTQIA, Mental Health

Miranda Razzi- FYSAE SP 2023, Arcadia in London, intership spring 2025
Class of 2026, International Business & Culture and International Relations, Diplomacy & Law | Minor: Law & Public Policy
“I gained a perspective larger than the one that I had been taught growing up in Pennsylvania and found communities that I felt deeply connected to by relocating to a larger city.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, LGBTQIA, Budgeting, first-time traveler

Payten Collins- FYSAE SP 2024
Class of 2027, English Literature major, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor
“I gained a lot of independence that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. I was able to go into the city and even to different countries, all by myself. I gained a love for cities and travel, and grew my appreciation for public transportation even more. I loved having the freedom to go anywhere I wanted; it was quite amazing.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, LGBTQIA

Rachael Perez-FYSAE SP 25
Class of 2028, criminology major
“I have always wanted to see the world, and studying abroad gave me that opportunity. I chose FYSAE because I wanted to see the world as soon as I could.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, Race and Ethnicity, LGBTQIA

Raymond Fox- FYSAE SP 2025
Class of 2028- Marketing
“I want to show that education majors can study abroad and help other future teachers gain world insights to help them better in their careers.”
Talk to me about… FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, LGBTQIA, Mental Health

Thalia Thalhauser - FYSAE, London SP25
Class of 2028, ​​Data Science & Computer Science major
Why I studied abroad: “I studied abroad to gain a wider sense of what it meant to be American and to get experience living on my own and being self-sufficient while also enjoying the beauty and sheer excellence of London.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Housing/Accommodation, LGBTQIA, Mental Health

Zachary Horner - FYSAE, London SP 2024
Class of 2026, Law & Public Policy major, International Relations minor
What I gained: “Getting to study abroad as a freshman, especially in a city as big as London, really forces you to open your eyes to the world.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, and Budgeting

Emma Ambrose - Umbra Institute, Perugia Fall 2023
Class of 2026, English Major, French Minor
Advice: “Bring more than one pair of shoes.” 
Talk to me about… Academics, Housing/Accommodation, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Budgeting

Natalie Ruschman - Umbra Institute, Perugia Fall 24, Class of 2027, History & Art History Majors, Archives Assistant
What I gained from study abroad: “I learned how to become my own person through lifestyle and education.” 
Talk to me about… Academics & Budgeting

Alexa Barnett - University of Canterbury
Class of 2026, Biology Major Pre-PT 
What I gained:“I gained friendships and experiences that are going to last a lifetime. I was able to experience a new culture and education system, where I was able to learn a lot about myself.”
Talk to me about… Academics, Housing/Accommodation, Being a Student Athlete, Budgeting

Claire Newberry - University of Canterbury
Class of 2026, Psychology  major on PT Track, Honors
What I gained: “I have learned more than I ever thought I would about the country itself, but more so about the people and culture here.”
Talk to me about… Academics, LGBTQIA, Disability Support

​​Katerina Kiousis - University of Otago 
Class of 2026, Sport Management major, Business Administration minor, Women’s Soccer team
Why I studied abroad: “As a student-athlete majoring in Sports Management, I was drawn to the opportunity to gain a global perspective, something that’s increasingly important in today’s interconnected sports industry.”
Talk to me about… Academics, Housing/Accommodation, Being a Student Athlete (must be on an Arcadia team), Scholarships (must have received a study abroad scholarship)

Natalie Ruschman - Museums Studies Internship, Edinburgh SU25
Class of 2027, History & Art History Major, archives assistant
Why I am a STAMP: “I love telling stories, and studying abroad is the biggest story I can tell others to learn about how they can change their life, like how it changed mine.”
Talk to me about… Academics and Budgeting

Samantha Bullard - University of Glasgow
Class of 2026, Psychology major, pre-PT, Spanish minor
Why I studied abroad: “I chose to study abroad because I wanted to have once-in-a-lifetime experiences and immerse myself in a culture other than my own. I wanted to branch out and become more confident in myself and my ability to be independent.”
Talk to me about… LGBTQIA, Being a Student Athlete, Mental Health

Emma Ambrose - EWHA Women’s University
Class of 2026, English major, French Minor
What I gained: “I learned how to think on my feet, trust myself, relieve my anxiety in moments of panic, new languages, and how to make friends and put myself out there.”  
Talk to me about… Academics, Housing/Accommodation, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Budgeting

Roseanna “Rose” Cross - EWHA Women’s University
Class of 2027, Psychology major, education minor, esports, research assistant
Advice: “Don’t let language barriers stop you from experiencing and exploring a new country!”
Talk to me about…Housing/Accommodation, First Generation, Race and Ethnicity, Mental Health, Budgeting

Anjali Dyer - Arcadia Granada
Class of 2026, Psychology major, Sociology minor
What I gained: “Studying abroad taught me that there is a risk in everything we do, and sometimes, the risk is worth taking.”
Talk to me about... Academics, Housing/Accommodation, First Generation, Race and Ethnicity, Mental Health, Budgeting, Scholarships *including the Gilman Scholarship!

Jamerika Grandberry - Arcadia Granada
Class of 2027, Sociology and Criminal Justice majors, Political Science minor
Why I studied abroad: “​​I wanted to see the world from a different perspective and learn what it's like to be an outsider in another country’s culture.”
Talk to me about... Housing/Accommodation, First Generation, Race and Ethnicity, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Budgeting, Scholarships *including the Gilman Scholarship!

Micah Deane - Arcadia Granada, SU2025
Class of 2027, Early Childhood Education major, Media Communication minor 
Why I am a STAMP: “Every student should have a chance to study abroad. Studying abroad isn’t just about learning in a different country. It’s about being alone and learning more about who you are as a person and who you will be in the future.”
Talk to me about… Homestay, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Scholarships (must have received a study abroad scholarship)

Sarah Guiseppe - Arcadia Granada
Class of 2026, International Studies major, Spanish minor
Advice: “Pack lighter! You don't need all this stuff. Also, save up a little more if you can.”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Housing/Accommodation, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Budgeting

Skye Spadaccia - Arcadia Granada
Class of 2027, Psychology major
What I gained: “I gained many things from studying abroad. My mindset grew as I learned more culturally and historically. It expanded my goals of moving to Europe.”
Talk to me about... Academics, Housing/Accommodation, Homestay (must have lived in a homestay), Mental Health, and Budgeting.

Gauri Chopra - American University, Washington Semester Program
Class of 2027, Law and Public Policy
Advice: “My biggest travel tip is to be adaptable. Things don’t always go as planned, but that’s usually when the best experiences happen!”
Talk to me about…FYSAE, Academics, Housing/Accommodation, First Generation, Race and Ethnicity, Religion

STAMP stands for STudy Abroad Mentorship Program (yes, we took some liberties with that extra T, haha!) This program is filled with Arcadia students who loved their study abroad experience and want to

Students must:

-be a full time, undergraduate student in good academic and disciplinary standing

-have received a 2.5 or higher GPA during their semester abroad

-have a positive attuitude and passion for study abroad

-be able to commit to 1-3 hours per week to attend events, mentor students, and manage any other responsibilities

Based on the Tier that you apply to be a part of, responsibilities will vary. The main thing to note is that STAMPs are asked to attend a few mandatory events including the Study Abroad Fair (September), Global Expo (April), Pre Departure Orientations (December and April) and at least one Open House over the course of the year. Other responsibilities may include: attend meetings, support passport applications, participate in social media and video content, connect with assigned mentees.

Tier 1 (All In, Leadership): Executive Board: apply to be on the Executive Board as a Leader/Coordinator, meet bi-weekly, take on additional leadership responsibilities based on interest and interview, lead Study Abroad Fair and Global Expo project teams, take on leadership role in Pre Departure Orientation, attend other events as needed, connect with interested/applying students as needed. (Estimated time commitment 2-4 hours per week). *work study applicable

Tier 2 (Medium Interest and Availability): Community Team: schedule 1-2 hours per week to "work" at the Civic & Global Engagement House (this time slot may include one on one mentoring as needed, passport support, helping with fun projects like videos and social media, or just hanging out and encouraging students to come by) attend social events, and assist with events like the Study Abroad Fair, Global Expo and Open Houses. (Estimated 1+ hour per week). *work study may be applicable

Tier 3: (Interested but Less Availability/ As Needed): On Call: attend mandatory events including Study Abroad Fair, Global Expo, Pre Departure Orientation and at least one Open House, maybe attend social events. (Estimated 4-6 hours total per semester) *no work study applicable

Get Social & Gain Community: meet fellow students who have similar interests as you, make new friends, attend regular social events at the Civic & Global Engagement House including Welcome Back Events, Halloween Pumpkin Painting and Carving, Winter Holiday Party, Spring Get-Together, and an End of Year / Graduation Party!

Leadership and Professional Development: attend our STAMP LABS ("Leadership Advancement & Building Skills"), that take place every other Tuesday from 2:00 - 2:30pm; these sessions will explore topics that you are interested in in an effort to help you make the most of your undergraduate career, navigate next steps like career and graduate school applications, and explore global topics.