Study Abroad Ambassadors

The Study Abroad Ambassadors student group act as liaisons to the Study Abroad Office. Members of the group will collaborate with the SAO to host outreach events, talk with prospective students, and share their stories on social media and blogs. This organization offers networking opportunities with other students and faculty with international experience while creating student led outreach initiatives. If you are interested in joining the organization, click the link below to connect with an Ambassador!

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Meet the Study Abroad Student Ambassador Board Heading link

The Study Abroad Student Ambassador Board is the leadership team behind the registered student organization and also serves as an advisory board to the Study Abroad Office.  As a student-run organization, the following board members will be the main organizers for outreach and community-building events.

Meet Aaron Heading link

President (astana2@uic.edu)

Urban Education, College of Education

Aaron is a 3rd year candidate in the College of Education with a focus on Social Science. He studied abroad in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in Spring 2022 on Education, Globalization, and the Child.

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Meet Temi Heading link

Vice President (tsodip2@uic.edu)

Public Health Major & French and Francophone Studies Minor, School of Public Health & College of LAS

Temi studied abroad in a Social Services internship in Paris, France during Summer 2022.

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Meet Nikiya Heading link

Treasurer (nalfre2@uic.edu)
Urban Education, College of Education
Nikiya is a Senior candidate in the College of Education. She studied abroad in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as part of Education, Globalization, and the Child in Spring 2022. Nikiya is a part of HER Campus as well as participates in UIC CHANCE.
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Meet Ana Heading link

Secretary (arodr246@uic.edu)

Urban Education, College of Education

Ana is a Junior candidate in the College of Education with a focus on English as a Second Language. She participated in Social Justice, Identity, and Language in Oaxaca, Mexico in the Summer of 2022.

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Meet Joanna Heading link

Marketing Coordinator (jreye7@uic.edu)

Urban Education, College of Education

Joanna is a Sophomore in the College of Education. She studied abroad as part of Education, Globalization, and the Child in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in Spring 2022.

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