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EUROPE
Nicole Cruz
Prague, Czech Republic
Nicole, a second year student with a major in English and a minor in Art Studio, will be spending the spring semester with the English study abroad program in Prague.
Read MoreNicholas Enderle
Prague, Czech Republic
Nicholas is studying at Charles University in the Eastern and Central European Studies Program. He is a double major in English and Philosophy with a minor in International Relations at SUNY New Paltz
Read MoreHannah Brass
Milan, Italy
Hannah, a Journalism Major and Philosophy Minor, is studying at Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy. This study abroad experience will enhance her world view & Italian skills.
Read MoreJennifer Galvin
Milan, Italy
Jennifer is a General Management major studying in Milan at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Being of Italian descent, she is very excited about her semester abroad.
Read MoreBenjamin Rauch
Madrid, Spain
Benjamin, a Journalism major, will be attending the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in Spain for the Fall 2016 semester. This will be his first time visiting Europe.
Read MoreNora Hartop
Oviedo, Spain
Nora, a double major in Communication Disorders and Spanish, will be studying abroad in Oviedo, Spain over the summer. She hopes tp become fully fluent in Spanish, which has always been a goal of hers
Read MoreKeely Heuer
Naples/Rome/Sicily, Italy
Keely is an assistant professor of Ancient Mediterranean Art History at SUNY New Paltz. She will be spending the summer studying in Italy.
Read MoreAndrea Pacione
Naples/Rome/Sicily, Italy
Pacione is a native Hudson Valley fine artist and poet who has been writing poetry for nearly two decades, reading her impassioned work throughout New York since 1995, and oil painting since 2010...
Read MoreCassandra Goldman
Florence, Italy
Cassandra, a biology major with a minor in creative writing at New Paltz, chose to study abroad to quench her craving for adventure and search for understanding different cultures.
Read MoreEileen Molloy
Granada, Spain
Eileen Molloy is looking forward to spending a semester in Spain!
Read MoreLeanne Goldstein
Bescanon, France
Leanne, a French major, has traveled to Europe three times and has always wanted to go back. She will be studying at the Université de Franche-Comte for one academic year.
Read MoreJaimee Cava
Madrid, Spain
Jaimee is an English/Education major at SUNY New Paltz heading off to Madrid, Spain to be immersed in an entirely new culture. Studying abroad has always been a goal of hers.
Read MoreKatelyn Cordero
Madrid, Spain
Katelyn majors in digital media production & minors in Journalism. She is ready to set forth on her biggest adventure yet: to learn all about the Spanish culture.
Read MoreKathryn Gantley
Brussels, Belgium
Katie, an English major and double minor in Environmental Studies and Law & Politics, is very excited to be living in Belgium with a host family for four months!
Read MoreTaylor Mormile
Florence, Italy
Taylor is a marketing major with a minor in communication. One of the things she wanted to do in college was study abroad. She is very excited to get the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy
Read MoreAmanda Copkov
Bescanon, France
Amanda is a third year student studying digital media management and journalism at SUNY New Paltz. Her minor is French, which is what first interested her in studying abroad in Besanon, France.
Read MoreAnne Flamio
Prague, Czech Republic
Anne, an English major and Journalism and Environmental Studies minor, is enthused to spend a semester immersed in a different culture. She cannot wait to meet new people, visit new places, and share
Read MoreDanielle Finn
Brussels, Belgium
Danielle is a non-traditional adult returning learner, working towards a B.S. in Accounting. She has a passion for traveling and exploring the world and is working towards a Minor in Political Science
Read MoreAshley Cimato
Brussels, Belgium
Ashley, a double major in Finance and General Business Studies, is hoping to make the best of her short time abroad. She's totally ready to embrace this experience!
Read MoreLuisanna Sosa
Bescanon, France
Luisanna, a communications major with a concentration in public relations and a double minor in French and international relations, is hoping to improve her French and immerse herself in the culture.
Read MoreMolly Madden
Seville, Spain
Molly is a third year student at SUNY New Paltz with a major in Spanish and a minor in Latin American Studies. She is excited to explore the culture of Spain.
Read MoreTiffany Larson
Madrid, Spain
Tiffany, an International Business major and Spanish minor, will be studying business at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. She hopes improve her Spanish skills, and meet new friends.
Read MoreAaron Marrero
Madrid, Spain
Aaron, a Political Science major and International Relations Minor, has wanted to experience a Study Abroad opportunity in Europe, with hopes of also enhancing his Spanish-speaking skills.
Read MoreAshley Sirna
Oviedo, Spain
Ashley, a junior at SUNY New Paltz, is double majoring in Spanish & Psychology with a minor in disaster studies. She is excited to learn about the culture and improve her Spanish!
Read MoreChristina Wang
Rome, Italy
Christina Wang is a finance major with a minor in law along with a strong artistic background. She is very excited to head to Italy this summer and assimilate into their culture and arts.
Read MoreJa'Lisha Higgs
Prague, Czech Republic
Ja'Lisha, a Creative Writing major with a minor in Black Studies, is studying Summer 2015 at Charles University. This is her second study abroad experience, with her first being in Cardiff, Wales.
Read MoreTessa Miranda
Oviedo, Spain
Tessa studies Early Childhood and Childhood Education with a Concentration in Spanish. She has wanted to speak Spanish fluently and visit Spain since she was very young.
Read MoreKrista Miller
Munster, Germany
Krista Miller is very excited to be studying for 6 weeks in Germany this summer. She is a Music Therapy and Voice Performance major, with a minor in German. She can't wait to begin this new adventure!
Read MoreTamara Litt
Milan, Italy
Tamara, a Childhood Education major with a concentration in English and a minor in Jewish Studies, has been dreaming of sinking her teeth into all that Italy has to offer.
Read MoreLindsay Granat
Segovia, Spain
Lindsay is a double major in Sociology, with a concentration in Human Services, and Spanish. Last Winter, she participated in SUNY New Paltz's London Art Seminar.
Read MoreKelly Case
Prague, Czech Republic
Kelly, an English/Secondary Education graduate, spent a semester in Prague, fell in love, and upon graduating in May 2014, has returned for four months.
Read MorePaige Olscamp
Prague, Czech Republic
Paige is studying Visual Arts with a double minor in Business and International Relations. She loves traveling and is very excited to spend four months in Prague!
Read MoreEmily Breen
Prague, Czech Republic
Emily, a psychology major, is studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic Summer 2014. She hopes to broaden her horizons by experiencing an entirely new culture.
Read MoreScarlett Valentin
France
Scarlett, a Public Relations and French major with a minor in Business, has taken the opportunity to improve her language skills by spending a semester in France.
Read MoreRobyn Turk
Bescanon, France
Robyn is a Creative Writing and Art History major with a French minor spending the Spring semester in Besanon, France.
Read MoreJohn Cahill
Milan, Italy
John Cahill, a junior English major, chose to study in Milan to better learn the Italian language and to gain inspiration for his writing.
Read MoreVictoria Freeborn
Rome, Italy
Victoria, a Psychobiology major with a taste for ancient culture, chose to study abroad in Rome, Italy to see the world outside of a text book.
Read MoreZameena Mejia
Madrid, Spain
Zameena, a junior, is studying Spanish and Journalism with a Public Relations concentration. She is looking forward to polishing her fluent Spanish.
Read MoreDan Ugelow
France
Dan is a French major with a linguistics minor from Long Island. He believes that we find ourselves with the chance to recreate who we are through self-discovery and culture.
Read MoreJasmine Sharpe
Seville, Spain
Jasmine, a Spanish major and Music minor, is spending on semester in Seville, Spain to get a full Spanish experience. She is thrilled to be able to study abroad.
Read MoreMorgan Smith
Madrid, Spain
Morgan, a junior and double major in Media Production and English, will be picking up some Spanish culture at the Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid.
Read MoreMatt Lipinksi
France
Matt is pursuing a dual degree in Biology and French. He chose to study abroad in France to work on bi-lingualism and experience the French culture.
Read MoreMelissa Romeo
Siena, Italy
Melissa will be studying and volunteering her time in one of many volunteer placements available in Siena, Italy.
Read MoreSandra Davis
Madrid, Spain
Sandra Davis is an economics major studying abroad in Madrid, Spain for an academic year starting in the Fall of 2010.
Read MoreLeah Favia
Urbino, Italy
Leah is a student at SUNY New Paltz with a dual major in Spanish Secondary Education and Italian Studies.
Read MoreZachary Zebrowski
Prague, Czech Republic
Zachary is a Biology student at SUNY Oswego, hoping to get to know the easter European culture better as he studies in Prague.
Read MoreEstefany Lopez
Seville, Spain
Estefany, a senior student at SUNY New Paltz, is a double major in Communication Studies: Public Relations and Spanish. She is studying abroad at the University of Seville in Spain.
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Sabrina Bergas
Kingston, Jamaica
Sabrina, a senior at SUNY New Paltz, is majoring in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She is very excited to dive into the Jamaican culture and utilizing her media skills.
Read MoreSamantha Manno
Guayaquil, Equador
Samantha, an Organismal Biology major with a minor in Spanish, is traveling to Ecuador to attend the Universidad de Especialidades Espã-ritu Santo (UEES).
Read MoreEmily Ramirez
Rio De Janeiro
Emily will be studying in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for Spring of 2016. She is a double major in Comparative Literature and Creative Writing...
Read MoreSarah Platt
Guatemala
Sarah, an Art Education major, has always enjoyed playing in the mud, so she fell naturally into her ceramics concentration. She is thrilled to be spending the semester in Guatemala.
Read MoreDr. La Tasha A. Brown
Kingston, Jamaica
La Tasha will be leading the summer study abroad session to Kingston, Jamaica. She runs the Jamaica Service Learning Program (JSLP).
Read MoreBenazir Sanwawalla
Brazil
Benazir, an MBA graduate student, is looking forward to coming across the differences in her culture, lifestyle, and business practices in Brazil.
Read MoreLaury Veudna
Kingston, Jamaica
Laury, a senior, is majoring in Black Studies. She is very excited to be participating in the Jamaica Service-Learning Program this summer.
Read MoreTyone Haynes
South America
Tye, a junior and double major in Spanish Eduction and International Relations cannot wait to travel through South America and expand his language skills.
Read MoreDanielle Roberts
Ecuador
Danielle, a Vocal Jazz major with a minor in Black Studies, chose to study abroad in Ecaudor during her Junior year because of its rich culture and diverse geography.
Read MoreDiana Waldron
Cusco, Peru
Diana is studying English with a minor in Creative Writing. She is looking forward to seeing the Andes Mountains, the rainforest, and Machu Picchu.
Read MoreJessica Robb
Ecuador
Jessica, a senior majoring in Elementary Education with a concentration in Spanish, is really looking forward to teaching students at a school in Guayaquil.
Read MoreLorraine Perdomo
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Lorraine, a senior at SUNY Oswego, is majoring in Spanish and Communications. She is very excited to study abroad in Ecuador and is hoping to learn a lot of the culture.
Read MoreVeraluz Deleon
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Veraluz, a Junior Spanish major with a double minor in Anthropology and Linguistics, is so happy to have the opportunity to study in Buenos Aires.
Read MoreASIA-PACIFIC
Joseph Kattou
Tokyo, Japan
Joseph, a second year student at SUNY New Paltz with a major in Art and a minor in Asian Studies, will be taking part in the study abroad program at Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan.
Read MoreMonique Lowe
Yongin, South Korea
Monique is an English major with a double minor in Creative Writing and Asian Studies. She loves to travel and is excited to spend her summer surrounded by a completely different culture and language.
Read MoreJeremy Luna
Yongin, South Korea
Jeremy is a double major in International Relations and Asian Studies. He aspires to work for the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer in the near future and is looking forward to spe
Read MoreSarah Weiss
Beijing, China
Sarah is a Graphic Design major who is interning abroad in China this summer. She will be working with top designers at E-Go and is looking forward to emerging herself into an exciting new culture.
Read MoreAaron Lefkowitz
Meiji, Japan
Aaron is a History Major with the desire to see the world and learn as much as possible about it. He cannot wait to write about his adventures in Japan, making new friends, and living in Tokyo.
Read MoreAndrea Stowell
Yongin, Korea
Andrea, a junior at SUNY New Paltz, is majoring in Early Childhood and Childhood Education with a concentration in English. She's always had an interest in traveling.
Read MoreVivian Chow
Yongin, Korea
Currently a junior who is double majoring in communications and digital media management and programming. After studying abroad before, she discovered that it is vital to keep in touch with the world.
Read MoreKelly Case
Malaysia
Kelly has spent the last several months in Prague and is thrilled to be spending Spring 2015 in Malaysia!
Read MoreCourtney Kiesecker
Meiji, Japan
Courtney, an English and Asian Studies double major, dreams of teaching abroad and becoming an author. She cannot wait to put her experiences in Japan down on the page.
Read MoreDeandrea Als
Meiji, Japan
Deandrea, a Psychology major with a minor in International Relations, is excited to study abroad in Japan. She hopes to improve her Japanese and learn more about the culture.
Read MoreAlexandra Martin
Meiji, Japan
Alexandra, an Asian Studies major, wanted to study in Japan since she entered high school and is ecstatic to have the chance to do so now.
Read MoreTaffy J. Chang
Guilin, China
Taffy is an Asian Studies and Linguistics major. She chose to not only go to China to improve her language skills, but to experience 'The Motherland.'
Read MoreSamantha Lee
Nagasaki, Japan
Samantha, a double major in International Relations and Asian Studies is excited to study in Japan and explore what the country has to offer.
Read MoreBreton Shindel
Korea
Bret is an International Business major, and he is thrilled to be travelling to Korea to explore and learn about an entirely different culture from his own.
Read MoreAshley Diresta
Nagasaki, Japan
Ashley, a junior, is majoring in Art History and Asian Studies. She hopes to improve her Japanese and learn more about the history and culture of Japan.
Read MoreBrenden Garcia
South Korea
Brenden, a senior, is majoring in Psychology. He is eager to study abroad in South Korea for the summer and ready to indulge in the delicious food there.
Read MoreSampson Bui
Japan
Sampson Bui, a sophomore, is majoring in History and will declare a second major in Psychology. He is going to study abroad in Meiji University to improve his Japanese.
Read MoreLoretta Young
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Loretta, a senior, will be studying and volunteering in one of the many placements available through the International Partnership for Service Learning and Leadership.
Read MoreLiam Stephens
Nanjing, China
Liam is a SUNY New Paltz Chemistry major who is excited to study in Nanjing, China for a full academic year.
Read MoreEbony Bowens
Kanzawa, Japan
Ebony is an Asian Studies major from SUNY New Paltz who will be studying in Kanzawa, Japan for a full academic year.
Read MoreTheresa Steele
Nagasaki, Japan
Theresa is a Graphic Design major from SUNY New Paltz who is thrilled to be studying in Japan for a semester.
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Laura Blondi
Syndey, Australia
Laura, a Biology major and Art Studio minor, will be taking on the adventure of studying at University of Technology, Sydney for the Spring 2017 semester.
Read MoreDayana Alvarado
Sydney, Australia
Dayana, a Senior at SUNY New Paltz, is a Communications: Public Relations major with a minor in Sociology. She is studying abroad at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia.
Read MoreSydney Tack
Melbourne, Australia
Sydney is starting her junior year at Victoria University. She is working on a Bachelor's degree in psychology with two double minors in deaf studies and disaster studies.
Read MoreAlexa Weiss
Wellington, New Zealand
Alexa is a psychology major focusing on art therapy as well as gender and sexuality studies. She has never left the country before aside from a couple of trips to Canada,.
Read MoreAlexa Valastro
Antarctica
Alexa, geography major and anthropology minor, is excited to study abroad in Antarctica, to meet new people and learn about a different region of the world.
Read MoreEthan Fogg
Wellington, New Zealand
Ethan is a junior who is double majoring in Sociology and Black Studies. He hopes to meet and learn more about his Kiwi family in New Zealand while also studying race relations.
Read MoreMariah Munger
Melbourne, Australia
Mariah is an Art Education major with a concentration in ceramics. Her time in Melbourne, Australia in the Spring of 2015 will only whet her appetite for exploration of the world.
Read MoreAlana Slatky
Perth, Australia
Alana, a Communication Disorders Major, is choosing to study abroad in Australia to see the world in person with her own eyes, not through pictures.
Read MoreHailey Matthews
Wellington, New Zealand
Hailey, an Education major with a concentration in math, chose to study abroad in New Zealand because of its diverse geography and friendly culture.
Read MoreAndre Candido
Australia
Andre, a sophomore, is studying Math and Electrical Engineering. He is a member of the Rugby and Solar Car Team and is very excited to start studying in Australia.
Read MoreAshley Peters
Perth, Australia
Ashley Peters is an Environmental Geoscience major from SUNY New Paltz, studying abroad in Perth, Australia for Spring 2010.
Read MoreLiam McCartney
Wellington, New Zealand
Liam is a Political Science and Music major from the University of Delaware, studying through New Paltz's New Zealand program for Fall of 2009.
Read MoreUK & IRELAND
Arianne Rogers
London, England
Arianne Rogers, a Sophomore studying Digital Media Production at SUNY New Paltz, will be spending her spring semester at the University of Westminster in London, England.
Read MoreMarissa Heuser
London, United Kingdom
Marissa, a sophomore in the Honors Program, is majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Evolutionary Studies. She will be spending the spring semester studying at Kingston University in England...
Read MoreShannon Maher
London, United Kingdom
Shannon, a double major in Visual Arts and Psychology, is excited to experience Irish culture and gain a deeper connection with her Irish heritage. She feels that studying abroad will help her grow.
Read MoreCarolyn Cino
London, United Kingdom
Carolyn is pursuing a bachelors degree in graphic design. She likes to work as a designer and do interesting things like travel and is partaking in the London Art Seminar for winter intersession.
Read MoreAlyssa Schwartz
London, United Kingdom
Alyssa Schwartz, an English major and Music minor, is studying at Kingston University in England. She loves to write, and cannot wait to share her upcoming experiences!
Read MoreEmi Takeyama
London, United Kingdom
Emi Takeyama is an international student from Japan and Graphic Design major. She is excited to take an art seminar class in London.
Read MoreAmber Neilson
London, United Kingdom
My name is Amber Neilson, and I'm a senior Theatre Arts major. Traveling is my new favorite thing, as I've spent most of my life in the Hudson Valley. I love to sing, act, and direct.
Read MoreAndrea Paccione
London, United Kingdom
Pacione is a native Hudson Valley fine artist and poet who has been writing poetry for nearly two decades, reading her impassioned work throughout New York since 1995, and oil painting since 2010...
Read MoreBridget Smith
London, United Kingdom
Bridget is studying English and Creative Writing at SUNY New Paltz. She loves to write poetry and hopes that attending school in London will provide ample inspiration for her to do just that.
Read MoreMadalena Spero
London, United Kingdom
Maddie Spero is a psychology major with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. She excited to study abroad in London, England. She cannot wait to experience a new culture.
Read MoreChelsea Candelario
Cardiff, Wales
Chelsea Candelario is a journalism major with a minor in creative writing. While she studies abroad in Wales, she will be creating new memories and bringing readers along the journey.
Read MoreJoceline Nieves
Limerick, Ireland
Joceline, a Psychology major and Deaf Studies minor, has always wanted to experience new cultures, so she thought studying abroad would be the perfect opportunity!
Read MoreSandra Chang
Limerick, Ireland
Sandra, a Sociology - Human Services major, is interested in learning about the various social welfare systems & programs outside the U.S.
Read MoreSophia Beratta
London, England
Sophia Beratta, a senior student in the Theatre Arts department, is very excited to travel again and see new and beautiful sights in London!
Read MoreVictoria Kari
London, England
Victoria is currently in the graduate program working towards an MFA in printmaking. She loves to travel and is looking forward to studying in London.
Read MoreRachel Levy
Huddersfield, England
Rachel, a Psychology major with a minor in Disaster Studies and Women, Gender and Sexuality studies, is excited to study abroad in England.
Read MoreMichael Kelly
London, England
Michael is an aspiring literary agent and currently a Publishing major at SUNY New Paltz. He's a firm believer in changing the rules when they don't suit him.
Read MoreKaycia Sailsman
Cardiff, Wales
Kaycia Sailsman, a Journalism major, in excited to be vlogging her experience with everyone, and to have this great opportunity to study abroad in Cardiff, Whales.
Read MoreSamantha Fox
Ireland
Sam, a first year student, is majoring in History. She is pushing herself to study abroad because she knows it will be a wonderful experience.
Read MoreAllie Dudas
Ireland
Allie, a sophomore majoring in Media and Communications, is excited to study in Ireland and can't wait to experience new things while establishing new friendships.
Read MoreRebecca Shaw
Huddersfield, England
Rebecca, a junior, is double majoring in psychology and women's studies, hoping to gain a unique perspective on both during her time in Huddersfield, England.
Read MoreTina Cherney
Kingston University, London
Tina Cherney is a New Paltz junior studying abroad at Kingston University, London. Tina is majoring in English and minoring in Creative Writing and Black Studies.
Read MoreStephen DeFabbia
Cardiff, Wales
Steve DeFabbia is an Elementary Education major who will be finishing up his English concentration courses abroad in Cardiff, Wales.
Read MorePatrick Kiernan
London Theater Seminar
Patrick is a Theater Arts major who is taking part in the London Theater Seminar in January 2010.
Read MoreElizabeth Van Buren
Middlesex University, London
Liz is a Creative Writing major at SUNY New Paltz studying abroad at Middlesex University in the Spring of 2010.
Read MoreMatt Thorenz
Dundee, Scotland
Matt Thorenz is a History major at SUNY New Paltz. He is looking forward to spending a semester studying abroad in Scotland.
Read MoreAFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST
Monica Schneider
Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar
Monica, a Psychology major with a minor in Disaster Studies, will be studying abroad in Madagascar through a program at SUNY Stony Brook. She will be staying at the Center Val Bio research station.
Read MoreAlexander Elmasari
Cairo
Alexander, a junior, is double majoring in Sociology and International Relations. He is very excited to study in Cairo and learn more about the culture and language.
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