Global Ambassadors

I am Hammad, a senior studying Computer Science. I had the opportunity to do an exchange semester at Nanyang Technological University Singapore in Spring 2024. I chose to be a Global Ambassador as I want to encourage more people to have a similar experience as well as explore other areas and cultures and make new friends. (PS My friend in the photo does not look amused as I forced him to go out when the temp was 121 °F)

My name is Olivia Barth, and I am finishing up my last year studying environmental sustainability and law. I studied abroad in the Netherlands at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for the 2023-2024 academic year. I chose to become a Global Ambassador because I believe that everyone can benefit from studying abroad, whether it be developing a broader world-view or just meeting really cool people! Studying abroad was something I always dreamed of doing but never thought I could actually make happen (because let's face it - it's really overwhelming at first), so I want to show people that going abroad is totally possible and not something to be intimidated by. Studying abroad was one of the best things that ever happened to me, so I want to help as many people as possible fulfill the same dream.

My name is Vivian, I major in Business Admin with a concentration in international business. I'm a sophomore and i studied abroad during the winter break of my freshman year in Costa Rica. I chose to become a global ambassador because I hope to study abroad again, and help people who are interested in study abroad realize their goals.

Hello! My name is Megan Dreher. I'm a junior in Business Administration. This spring, I studied abroad in the Netherlands at VU Amsterdam. I chose to be a global ambassador because I know from personal experience - going abroad is terrifying! I want to help students go abroad with less fear and more knowledge because it can truly be the best experience of your life.

Hello! My name is Jennifer Dutton. I am a Criminology major and currently a senior at UB. I studied abroad at the University of Kent in England during Spring 2024. I chose to be a Global Ambassador because I think studying abroad is such a unique and amazing opportunity that people who are interested in should absolutely experience! I loved my semester abroad and want to be an advocate for the study abroad program at UB.

Hi! I'm David Hozempa, I am a History Major and a Senior here at UB. I studied abroad at the Lorenzo de' Medici Institute in Florence Italy. I chose to become a Global Ambassador because I want to help people have the same great experience that I had, no matter where they are studying. I believe studying abroad changes the outlook students have on life and learning in an extremely positive way, and I want to help spread that to as many as possible.

My name is Jacob Liberman. I am a rising junior in the University at Buffalo Honors College studying Biology on a pre-med track. I studied abroad in the Winter session of January 2024 in Florence, Italy. I chose to become a global ambassador because of the amazing experience I had while studying abroad. The places I saw, the people I met and the experiences I had were second to none. I want to let new students and current students know that studying abroad is an amazing experience that anyone can enjoy, and I highly recommend doing it.

My name is Victoria Ling but I also go by Vicky! I am a senior studying Business Administration with a Double Concentration in Management Information Systems and Data Analytics. I studied abroad in South Korea during the spring semester of 2024. I chose to be a Global Ambassador because I had an amazing time studying abroad and would love to share this life-changing experience with other students. I have accumulated a plethora of tips that I believe will be of great help to anyone who is thinking of studying abroad. After participating in an exchange program, I strongly believe that every student should study abroad at least once to maximize their college experience.

My name is Jackie McDonnell. I am a senior majoring in Finance. I studied in Florence, Italy. I chose to be a global ambassador because I enjoyed my study abroad experience so much. I want to share my experience with others and would encourage anyone to go abroad.

Hey! My name is Sophia Mesler. I'm a rising junior studying Business Administration, concentrating in International Business, and minoring in Italian. This past Spring '23 semester I studied abroad in Milan, Italy at one of Europe's top business schools, Università Bocconi. I met amazing people and experienced so much in just five months. I am so excited to share my enthusiasm for the opportunity to study abroad as a Global Ambassador!

My name is Avery Parsons, I am pursuing accounting, majoring in sociology with a minor in management. I am currently a 4th year undergrad student. I studied abroad in Costa Rica in the cities of Cahuita, Limon & San Jose for 10 days during the Winter 2023 semester. This trip led to my decision to study abroad again during the Summer 2023 semester for a month in Italy in the cities of Florence, Rome, Milan, and Venice, and The Amalfi Coast. I chose to become a Global Ambassador in to order to spread knowledge of a potentially life changing college experience opportunity to other unknowing students especially fellow EOP students.

My name is Michael Randall. I am an English BA major interested in counseling and social work. During the winter 2023-2024 semester I studied abroad in London. Upon returning to the U.S. I chose to be a global ambassador because I want to make opportunities and resources accessible to the students who want to travel abroad. I had an amazing time out of the country and I want other students to experience the same joy. In addition, I want this information to reach the students who haven't even considered traveling abroad yet. We as students deserve to know about this opportunity as much as possible and I want to be a part of the reason that we do.

My name is Nicholas Sarris. I am a history major, currently entering my third year of undergraduate studies at UB. In Winter 2024, I participated in a study abroad program ad Lorenzo de Medici Institute in Florence, Italy. I chose to be a global ambassador because I want to make sure other students can experience the joys of living and studying in another country. In Italy, I was not only able to get ahead of my academic workload, but was completely immersed in many millenia of history and culture, all while making new friends from around the world.

Hi! My name is Sara, and I’m from Port Chester, NY. I’m majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Public Health. This summer I studied abroad at the University of Barcelona. My study abroad experience was surreal, I met the greatest people and was able to immerse myself in the local Spanish culture. I chose to be a global ambassador to encourage fellow Bulls to make the leap and step out of their comfort zones to experience the world. I hope to share all my amazing study abroad experience and my new love for travel.

My name is Josephine Tomaszewski and I am a sophomore majoring in biochemistry. I was a part of the First Year Global Experience trip to Costa Rica in January 2024, where we learned about human rights and sustainable development goals through an intercultural lens. I chose to be a global ambassador to share my experience with students who are interested in studying abroad and to help spread the news that studying abroad is an amazing opportunity.

Hi my name is Kayla Tucay. My major is pre-law. I am a senior at UB and studied abroad in London, England in Winter 2024. I chose to be a Global Ambassador because studying abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. Also, I believe everyone should study abroad at least once in their life because it is a great experience and allows you to meet new people, learn about other cultures, and educate yourself about what is going on around the world.