GEO Student Ambassadors

The GEO Student Ambassadors program is an IRA Funded program out of the Global Engagement Office (GEO). The GEO Ambassador Program is designed to help study away alumni, NSE and international students stay connected with the GEO, including working and internship hours in the office and engaging in fun activities to promote studying away!

These Ambassadors are made up of current SSU students who are SSU study away program alumni, as well as international and international/domestic exchange students studying at SSU. Each semester these students are dedicating hours towards building a strong, global community on campus, through programming, event planning, and working with other on-campus departments and organizations, including working closely with the on-campus student organization, the International Education Exchange Council (IEEC). The Ambassadors are able to practice important skills in event coordination, marketing, professionalism, and leadership.

As all of the students are either program alumni or current international/exchange students, SSU students can talk to those who have either studied in or are from the location where they would like to study away! Students would simply need to stop by GEO in International Hall 107 and see the Ambassador Desk schedule, or visit our Virtual Office to view Peer Advising drop-in times

Want to encourage your students to broaden their horizons by studying away? If you are interested, an Ambassador can visit your class to talk about the different study away opportunities there are at Sonoma State University. Ambassadors will also speak on program requirements, deadlines, academics, and finances. If you would like to request that an Ambassador visit your class or group, please simply fill out the Request Form and we’ll contact you with confirmation! IT’S THAT EASY! You will be able to choose the date, time, place, and length of presentation. We offer both 5-10 minute “Shout-Outs,” and 10-15 minute “Presentations.”

Our Ambassadors

Addie stand in front of sign

Addie

Country: India

Major: Physical Science

IEEC President

Fun Facts:

  1.  I love to travel.

  2. I love photography.

  3. I have done the whole of India in 15 days.

  4. I love to do Dance.

  5. My favorite hobby is collecting coins from different countries

Aleen standing on rock mountain with savanna and mountains in the background

Aleen

Country: Ghana

Major: Psychology, Minoring in Dance

IEEC Treasurer

Countries visited: Ghana, São Tomé and Príncipe, France, Spain, England

States Visited: California, Texas, Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, Georgia, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Oregon, Nevada, South Carolina, Connecticut, Wyoming, Idaho, Nebraska, Rhode Island

Fun Facts:

  1. I love outdoor and sports activities.

  2. I am the youngest of three in my family.

  3. I have stood with one foot in each hemisphere.

  4. I have been a lifeguard for 7 years.

  5. I have one cat child, his name is Prince.

Audrey rowing a boat on a river

Audrey

Country: France

Major: Business, Biology, and French Minor

Lead Ambassador

Countries Visited: France, Canada, England, United States, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Ireland

Fun Facts:

  1. I have a double nationality.
  2. Love to go on ocean swims.
  3. I currently have three tattoos.
  4. I've lived in France for a total of nine years.
  5. I've made pasta and tiramisu in Rome from scratch.
Rawan sitting in snow

Rawan

Country: Egypt

Major: Business Administration With a Concentration In Marketing

IEEC Vice president

Countries visited: France, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, Thailand,

States Visited: Nevada, New York, and California

Fun Facts:

  1. I have a twin brother.

  2. I used to play competitive tennis.

  3. I was the youngest person in my graduating class.

  4. My favorite Egyptian dish is molokhia.

  5. My favorite food is sushi