2018-2019 Ambassadors

Study Abroad: Speak with a Program Returnee

Our Study Abroad Ambassadors are the official study abroad student voice on the North Central College campus. Representing a variety of majors and programs abroad, the Ambassadors are always available to answer general and specific questions about education abroad and their programs.

If you are interested in a program or have a major that is not represented within our ambassadors, please contact the Center for Global Education at (630) 637-5132 or contact the study abroad advisor, Rachel Birkley.

 

Meet our 2025-2026 Study Abroad Ambassadors! 

Seanah in Paris

Seanah Battung-Wenz '27 (she/her)

Studied in Canterbury, England

Majors: Secondary Education & English

Hi! I'm Seanah! I studied abroad at Canterbury Christ Church University in Canterbury, England during the spring 2025 semester. Students should study abroad because it provides ample opportunity to travel to new places and meet new people without putting a pause on your academic career.

A fun fact about me is that I got over my lifelong fear of birds when I visited Paris!

Dylan Kadiyala '27 (he/him)

Studied in Granada, Spain

Major: 

Minors: 

Hi! I'm Dylan! I studied abroad at the Centro de Lenguas Modernas (CLM) in Granada, Spain during the fall 2025 semester.

Meghan abroad

Meghan McSweeney '27 (she/her)

Studied in Limerick, Ireland

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Hi! I'm Meghan! I studied at the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland during the fall 2025 semester. I believe every student should consider studying abroad because it provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and create lifelong memories. I met some of my best friends during my semester in Ireland, and there was something so special about getting to travel the world with them.

A fun fact about me is that I collected postcards and pins from each of the 14 countries I visited during my study abroad!

Audrey in Greece

Audrey Mougammadou ‘27 (she/her)

Studied in Lille, France

Majors: Business Management and Environmental Studies: Sustainability 

Hi! I'm Audrey! I studied at the Université Catholique de Lille in Lille, France during the spring 2025 semester. I believe that students should study abroad because they will get to build another lifestyle. Plus, they will have the opportunity to learn about other cultures through immersion. 

A fun fact about me is that I went to eleven countries when I studied abroad!

Ella Mrofka (she/her)

Studied in Canterbury, England

Major: 

Hi! I'm Ella! I studied at Canterbury Christ Church University (NCC-in-England) in Canterbury, England during the spring 2026 semester.

john in china

John Ogan '27 (he/him)

Studied in China (CDCA 2026)

Major: 

Hi! I'm John! I studied abroad on the Cardinal Destination Course Abroad (CDCA) to China during May Term 2026. Studying abroad will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new society and social structure. Experiencing how societies structure their cities and approach challenges equips you with a perspective that can be applied toward creating a better future.

A fun fact about me is that I am a student pilot and also a volunteer blacksmith. 

Nicole abroad

Nicole Posont '27 (she/her)

Studied in Glasgow, Scotland

Major: English Writing 

Minor: Global Studies

Hi! I'm Nicole! I studied abroad at the University of Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland during the spring 2025 semester. I believe that students should study abroad to challenge themselves!

A fun fact about me is that I love to knit and crochet. 

Mischa drinking coffee

Mischa Rose '27 (they/them)

Studied in Glasgow, Scotland

Major: Shimer (Liberal Arts)

Hi! I'm Mischa! I studied abroad at the University of Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland during the spring 2026 semester. Studying abroad is a great way to observe a new culture and gain a sense of independence and self confidence. I highly recommend considering the opportunity!

A fun fact about me is that I sew my own costumes.

Bailey with Mount Fuji

Bailey Rubash '28 (she/her)

Studied in Tokyo, Japan

Major: Anthropology

Minor: Japanese

Hi! I'm Bailey! I studied abroad at Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) during the spring 2026 semester. I think studying abroad is an experience that truly changes your life. There are so many benefits to living in a new culture and getting to grow and learn through it all that cannot be overstated.

A fun fact about me is that I was a figure skater for seven years.

molly in india

Molly Triplett ‘27 (she/her)

Studied in Greece & Italy (May 2025) and Semester at Sea (spring 2026)

Major: Criminology & Political Science 

Minors: Psychology 

Hi! I'm Molly! I studied abroad on the Cardinal Destination Course Abroad (CDCA) to Greece & Italy during May Term 2025, and also participated in the Semester at Sea Voyage 137 (SIROL program) during the spring 2026 semester. Additionally, I am planning to study abroad again at the University of Glasgow this upcoming fall 2026 semester! Students should study abroad because the experience introduces them to a variety of different cultures and struggles other countries face. Studying abroad changes one's perspective of life and teaches you to judge less and explore more. 

A fun fact about me is that I have seven siblings!