Meet the Peer Advisors

	Taylor Kozak Area of Study: Political Science, International Studies Where I Studied Abroad: Valencia, Spain About Taylor: I am a fourth year student with a double major in Political Science and International Studies and a double minor in Spanish and Legal Studies. I studied abroad in the summer of 2022 with ISA in Valencia, Spain. While abroad, I worked as an intern at a local non-profit, and wrote volunteer contracts, drafted legal documents, and worked on the web page. I improved my Spanish immensely and learned a ton about Spanish culture. I had the opportunity to live in an apartment with three other ISA students and created a great professional and social network. I loved being able to go abroad for the summer and build my resume while still being able to have time to have fun and explore!
	Karen Rodriguez Area of Study: Undecided Where I Want to Study Abroad: Rabat, Morocco About Karen: My name is Karen Rodriguez, and I am a second-year student at CSU interested in studying Political Science and Ethnics Studies. In the winter of 2022-23, I studyied abroad in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on education and culture, for 2 weeks with the Academic Advancement Center. I was excited to explore and submerge myself into the knowledge I’d gained from the classroom as well as from the experiences. I loved trying new foods and learning all about the culture!
	Chloe Steinhilber Area of Study: Political Science, Sociology Where I Studied Abroad: Florence, Italy About Chloe: I am a fourth-year student double majoring in Political Science and Sociology with a minor in Global Environmental Sustainability. During Spring Semester 2023 I studied abroad in Florence Italy with API at the Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute. While abroad I got the opportunity to travel to various countries on the weekends meeting amazing people and seeing unforgettable places. I was able to take classes that expanded my knowledge on Italian culture as well as gain a better understanding of the international world. The experiences I had abroad are irreplaceable and I am forever grateful to Florence for becoming a second home.
	Lizzie Reifsteck Area of Study: Zoology (with a minor in conservation biology) Where I Studied Abroad: Rhotia, Tanzania About Lizzie: Hello! My name is Lizzie Reifsteck and I'm a fourth-year student studying zoology, with a minor in conservation biology. I studied abroad in Tanzania, in the Spring of 2023, which was a full semester program! I was able to go to Tanzania and study wildlife management, with The School for Field Studies. I really loved the program because it allowed me to directly apply what I had learned in the field, with the wildlife we observed. Studying abroad truly has made my college experience, and made me wish I could do every semester abroad! It has also infected me with the travel bug, and it's now my personal goal to hit all seven continents in my lifetime!
	Marie Handy Area of Study: International Studies - Asian Studies Where I Studied Abroad: Seoul, South Korea and Hirakata, Japan About Marie: Hey there! I'm Marie, a senior this year at CSU. Last year, I had the amazing experience to study in both South Korea through CIEE & Japan through an exchange program with Kansai Gaidai University! I was out of the US for 11 months. I believe study abroad is something every student should experience - I'm here to help you out! Japan and Korea are amazing places to visit, and I met my people there. Whether you want to go abroad for language study, culture immersion or food discoveries, the CSU Education Abroad team is excited to get you started.
	Mihrat Kenore Area of Study: Finance and International Business Where I Studied Abroad: Verona, Italy About Mihrat: Heyy:)) My name is Mihrat Kenore, and I am a third-year Finance & International Business student. During the fall semester of 2023, I studied abroad with USAC at Instituto Universitario Salesiano Venezia in Verona, Italy. My time abroad stands out as one of my most cherished experiences. I was able to travel throughout Europe and visit countries I never dreamed I would be able to visit at this stage in my life. It gave me a chance to explore different cultures, people, food, and lifestyles firsthand while enhancing my education. I was able to network and build new relationships with other students and teachers, specifically my three roommates who made my study abroad experience exciting and feel at home. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity and look forward to helping other students on their path to this life-changing experience.
	Brooke Painter Area of Study: Economics and International Studies Where I Studied Abroad: Lobitos, Peru and Barcelona, Spain About Brooke: Hey! I am a Junior in Economics and International Studies with an International Development minor. I was fortunate enough to study abroad twice and had amazing, but different experiences with both programs. The first time was over winter break 2021 with the CSU Engineering department to Lobitos, Peru where I worked with EcoSwell, an NGO who focuses on environmental protection and sustainable development. I learned so much from this program and it was one of the reasons I changed my major (which was a fantastic thing for myself). The second time was during Summer 2023 with SAI to Barcelona, Spain where I attended classes at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. I got to practice Spanish, learned that I loved living in another country, and met some amazing people! Studying abroad is an amazing opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth and I cannot recommend it enough!
	Carrigan Grow Area of Study: Art Where I Studied Abroad: Florence, Italy About Brooke: Cheers! I’m Carrigan Grow. I am from North Carolina working towards my BFA in painting at CSU. I had the privilege to continue studying art in Italy, Spring of 2023. It enriched every part of my art education to experience the rich history face to face. I was able to explore my interests deeper, get to know culture and history more fully, and ask questions I never thought to ask. Studying abroad allowed me a window into a different perspective of life, and a reflection onto my own.