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About Us

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Aurora Margarita-Goldkamp, M.A.

Director of International Education

(240) 895-4202

Aurora holds a B.A. in French Studies from Wesleyan University, where she studied abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico, and Paris, France. She earned her M.A.  in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, and has lived and worked abroad several years in Avignon, France and at the Umbra -ISI Institute in Perugia, Italy. She came to SMCM most recently from an institutional relations manager role with Arcadia’s College of Global Studies, where she was on the road advising and recruiting up and down the East Coast. Aurora is passionate about helping students have a life-changing experience abroad. Book an advising appointment with Aurora now!

OIE Intern

A person is standing in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, looking at the camera with a slight smile and a fist raised. Sculptures of mythological figures and flowing water are visible in the background.Tyler Campbell
ttcampbell@smcm.edu

Tyler Campbell is a History and Political Science double major who studied abroad in Perugia, Italy during the Spring 2024 semester. While abroad he had the opportunity to overcome internal turbulence and immerse himself in a new environment surrounded by history and people of different backgrounds to meet and socialize with. If anyone has any questions about Perugia or Italy, please feel free to reach out to Tyler.

Student “OverSeas” Hawks Ambassadors

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Study Abroad Ambassador
mmmcevoy@smcm.edu

Mary Rose is a Psych major with Educational Studies and Spanish minors who studied abroad in Granada, Spain in Fall 2023 and had the opportunity to meet people of different cultures, experience a different education system, and grow more confident. Feel free to reach out for guidance!

Jordan JohnsonA person wearing sunglasses and a tie-dye tank top stands smiling next to a koala perched on a tree branch. The setting is outdoors with greenery and eucalyptus leaves in the background.
Study Abroad Ambassador
jnjohnson@smcm.edu

Jordan is an Environmental Studies Major and
Anthropology Minor who recently studied abroad in Fall 2023 at James
Cook University in Queensland, Australia and was able to experience
amazing things there, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback.
On campus, Jordan is a part of the Sustainability Club and works at Campus
Center. If you have any questions about studying in Australia, please
feel free to contact Jordan!

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Study Abroad Ambassador
achopkins@smcm.edu

Ella Hopkins is an Environmental Studies major with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She recently studied abroad in Thailand, where they had the chance to meet kind and loving people and deepen her connection to nature. This experience allowed them to grow both personally and academically. Feel free to reach out via email; they’d love to talk and share more about their journey!

A person sitting on a rocky surface by the water, smiling at the camera. They are wearing a striped shirt, dark jacket, and jeans. In the background, there's a vivid sunset with orange and pink hues over the ocean horizon and a partially cloudy sky.Emma Schneider
Study Abroad Ambassador
ebschneider@smcm.edu

Emma Schneider is a Psychology and Spanish double major who studied in Granada, Spain during Spring 2024. While abroad, she was able to get more in depth with the Spanish language and found a new appreciation for travel, history, culture, and architecture. If you have any questions about classes, Spain, or other travel experiences feel free to reach out.

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Study Abroad Ambassador
mgmchugh@smcm.edu

Molly is a Psychology and Spanish double major who studied in Granada, Spain in Spring 2024. While abroad, they got the opportunity to deepen her knowledge of the Spanish language as well as experience a culture outside of the US for the first time. She got to enjoy lots of travel and is very interested in sharing their experiences with other students. Please reach out if you have any questions about study abroad or Granada specifically!

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Study Abroad Ambassador
eazoz@smcm.edu

Lizzie is an Art major who studied abroad in Florence, Italy during the 2024 Spring Semester! While Abroad they had the opportunity to take design based courses including fashion photography and advertising graphic design! The experience allowed them to immerse in Italian culture while studying in the heart of the Renaissance! Feel free to reach out to Lizzie with any questions regarding Florence or Italy in general!

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Study Abroad Ambassador
ecross@smcm.edu

Celeste Ross is an Art major and Anthro/English minor who studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland during Spring 2024. During their time abroad they had the opportunity to travel to many new places and experience life at a large university. If you have any questions, especially about Ireland, feel free to reach out to her!

A person with long brown hair, wearing a green sleeveless top and black pants, is smiling while holding a koala. They are outdoors with greenery and water in the background.Abrianna Hartford
Study Abroad Ambassador
alhartford@smcm.edu

Abrianna Hartford is pursuing a double major in Marine Science and Biology, along with a minor in Art. In the Fall 2024 semester, she studied abroad at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. Her time there allowed her to deepen her passion for Marine Science, especially with the Great Barrier Reef nearby, while also discovering a new fascination with the evolutionary process of marine life from the Outback. If you have any questions about Australia or the course structure at JCU, feel free to reach out to her.

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Study Abroad Ambassador
isramirez@smcm.edu

Bella Ramirez is an Environmental Studies and Spanish double major with a Biology minor who studied abroad in Costa Rica in Fall 2024. This experience provided her the opportunity to experience new cultures and improve her Spanish language knowledge while living with a host family. She was also able to create an independent field research project and deepen her connection to the natural world. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, she’d love to share more about her adventures!

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Study Abroad Ambassador
mwlipczenko@smcm.edu

Mason Lipczenko is a Junior studying for a double major in English and Philosophy with a minor in WGSX. He studied abroad in London, England in Fall 2024 and attended the Greece Study Tour in Summer 2024. While abroad in London he was able to further his study of Shakespeare and dive deeper into other classic English authors. On campus, he is President of Historic Swords and participates in SMUT, Burlesque, Basketball Club, and Philosophy Club while working at Daily Grind and the Writing Center.

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Study Abroad Ambassador
skjay@smcm.edu

Sarah is a biology major with a minor in visual arts. She studied abroad at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia during the Fall 2024 semester. She had an incredible experience abroad and greatly enjoyed exploring everything that Australia has to offer, such as scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, visiting different cities, and appreciating the diverse wildlife and culture. She would love to help others with any and all questions about studying abroad or to chat about the Australia program. Please feel free to reach out and chat!

A person with short hair, wearing a dark jacket and sunglasses on their head, stands outdoors holding a drink. They smile, surrounded by a scenic landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and a clear sky. A pool and a wooden fence are visible nearby.Joanna Cleaver
Study Abroad Ambassador
jcleaver@smcm.edu

Joanna Cleaver is a Marine Science and Environmental Studies double major.  She attended the Summer 2023 Thailand study tour, and in Fall 2024 also completed a semester abroad in Australia (JCU Townsville campus). These experiences allowed her to pursue her majors through an interdisciplinary lens in a variety of ecosystems. Please reach out with any questions regarding the programs or adjusting to life in a new country.