Welcome Back, Seawolves! Spring 2022

Welcome back Seawolves! Thank you for visiting the GEO Bulletin, the best way to stay up to date on all study away related news. This bulletin is posted weekly and is a great resource for finding study away programs, related scholarships, and opportunities to get involved with international students on campus!

January 27, 2022

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Welcome, New International & Exchange Students!

Last week we got to welcome to campus our new international and exchange students for orientation. These students came to Sonoma from all over the globe, including France, Brazil, Bangladesh, China, Russia, Utah, South Carolina, Maryland, and New Mexico! Some are here for just the semester, while others are seeking a degree from SSU. We hope you will join us in welcoming them to the Noma Nation! Be sure to follow the Weekly Bulletin for chances to get to know our international community on campus!

Meet our GEO Ambassadors and IEEC Club Officers

Charlie Gray

Country: USA

Major: Global Studies & French

Lead Ambassador and IEEC Club President

Countries visited: England, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, France, The Netherlands  

U.S. States visited: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, New York, Louisiana, Florida 

Fun Facts:

1. I traveled solo on my first trip out of the country. 

2. I read an average of 120 books a year. 

3. Carrie Fisher is my personal hero. 

4. Hockey is my favorite sport. 

5. I am currently learning French.

David Hall

Country: England; International Student (SSU Direct Exchange)

Major: Geology

IEEC Club Vice President

Countries visited: United Kingdom (Wales, Scotland, Ireland), USA, France, Germany, Slovakia, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Denmark, Austria, Czech Republic, Australia, Canada

U.S. States visited: Florida, New York, Alaska

Fun Facts:

1. I do lots of running in my spare time, up to marathon distance.

2. My favorite American food is Five Guys.

3. This is my first time in California.

4. My favorite color is blue

5. Favorite English football team is the Hull City Soccer team (The Tigers)

Jiayi "Emily" Zhu

Country: China; International Student (CSU IP)

Major: Wine Business MBA program, attended SSU for undergrad in Wine Business

IEEC Club Treasurer 

Countries visited: South Korea, the United States

Fun Facts:

1. My dream city has been Paris in France since I was 7 years old.

2. I can ride a monocycle.

3. I love playing badminton and swimming.

4. Playing video games is also one of my favorite things to do.

5. I wish I could travel around the world when I make enough money.