Advising & Info Sessions

Bio:

Jan was born and raised in the Philippines until the age of 11 when she moved to the U.S. She lived in Michigan for three years before moving to Alabama in 2005. Jan graduated from South in 2016 majoring in Foreign Languages and Literatures with a concentration in French. Studying in Dijon, France was the highlight of her college career. She loves learning about different cultures and languages. She is proficient in English, Tagalog, French, Italian and some sign language. On her spare time, she enjoys drawing with charcoal, jamming to Disney songs, and watching re-runs of Friends.

Quote:

It’s not impossible, but I’m possible! I never thought my dream of going to France would become a reality. But because of the Office of International Education, I made it from Moulton Tower to the Eiffel Tower! Studying abroad teaches you things that you will never learn within the four walls of a classroom. It will give you answers you will not find in the pages of a textbook. What you reap from the experience is invaluable and life changing. Come visit our office and take the first step in making your dream come true!

Favorite destination:

Het Drielandenpunt (“Tripoint” where the borders of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet)

Next on her list:

Australia and the United Kingdom

Bio:

Sabrina is a graduate student from China and is currently serving as the Graduate Assistant at Global USA. Having received her B.A. in English (minor: Japanese) from China, she graduated from USA with a master’s degree in English Literature in 2020 and is currently working on her doctoral degree in Education (Higher Education Leadership). Prior to moving to the U.S., she was based in Beijing and has extensive international exchange experience in public sectors including education and performing arts. Sabrina has traveled across America and to Finland, Germany, Canada, and Australia. She enjoys meeting and working with people from all different backgrounds and cultures. When she is not reading, writing, researching, or advising study-abroad students, she may be found traveling, painting, baking, running, or attending musicals/ballets/plays/concerts/improvs, among many other things she enjoys.

Quote:

The hardest victory is over self. -- Aristotle

Favorite destination:

Sydney, Australia & Berlin, Germany

Next on her list:

UK, France, Italy, Dubai, Egypt, India, Japan, Brazil…