Global Trailblazers: Meet the January 2024 CISaustralia Ambassadors
In January 2024, CISaustralia launched its Ambassador Program, empowering students to share their transformative experiences from various learning abroad programs. Now, let’s delve deeper into the unique adventures & personal growth of our six Ambassadors:
Valentina Mansour – Western Sydney University
Valentina embarked on her first international experience during our January in Auckland, New Zealand program! She was in-country for six-week & took two courses: Critical Thinking and English Writing for Academic Purposes. Both of her courses provided credit towards her degree at WSU. From immersing in the vibrant culture to exploring breathtaking landscapes, Valentina’s journey was filled with memorable moments & newfound independence.
Kayla Stevens – University of South Australia
Kayla’s experience took her to January on Vancouver Island in Canada, where she experienced gorgeous snowfalls & lived in a homestay, deepening her understanding of Canadian culture & forging lifelong connections with her host family. She explored beautiful Vancouver Island for 3 weeks & studied Forensic Psychology. Her studies provided her a unique insight to psychology with multiple site visits, and provided Kayla with a course of credit for her degree back in Australia! View her Instagram Takeover here!
Acorn Holmes A Court – Australian National University
Acorn’s adventure led her to January in Maastricht, the Netherlands, where she encountered snow for the first time! She was amidst the picturesque Dutch scenery for 2.5 weeks & enjoyed studying Positive Psychology, all while earning academic credit for her degree. Acorn embraced new challenges & cultural experiences, broadening her perspective on the world. View her Instagram Takeover here!
Radcliffe Miranda – Queensland University of Technology
Radcliffe embarked on a journey to January in Florence, Italy, from where he explored Europe & indulged in a culinary adventure by taking a cooking class. His 2.5 weeks in Florence enriched his appreciation for all things Italian. He especially enjoyed taking the course Food, Culture, and Society in Italy – which granted him credit for his degree back at QUT & an opportunity to cook & eat the foods of Italy. View his Instagram Takeover here!
Kean Khoo – University of Melbourne
Kean braved the cold during January in London, England, where he immersed himself in the city’s rich history & vibrant culture. Kean spent 2 weeks basking in one of the world’s most popular cities & studied London: History, Society and Culture. His course abroad was added to his degree for credit at the University of Melbourne & upon his return, Kean actively participated in three Learning Abroad Fairs, inspiring hundreds of students with his journey. View his Instagram Takeover here!
Eva Hill – University of Western Australia
Eva’s adventure took her to January in Tokyo, Japan, where she had the opportunity to participate in a traditional Kimono experience, immersing herself in Japanese customs and traditions while exploring the bustling metropolis. Eva reveled in Tokyo for 2 weeks and continued her studies of the Japanese Language by taking Japanese: Intermediate. She progressed her degree in Australia by earning credit while abroad and supplemented her knowledge of Japanese as a whole. View her Instagram Takeover here!
As CISaustralia continues to empower student voices and foster community engagement, we look forward to the continued success of our Ambassador Program and the meaningful connections forged through global exploration and cultural exchange.
