Michelle Ferguson
Major/minor: Major: Biology; minor: Chemistry
Hometown: Falls Church, Va.
Graduation: Spring 2013
Study abroad program: Biology 481 with Dr. Hagen and Galápagos Islands: Spring Break 2011

Studying abroad was the most wonderful experience that I have gone through in college. It allowed me to experience a different culture in a place that Biology majors dream of going to. The Galápagos Islands was the perfect place for me to study abroad, because it allowed me to see what Charles Darwin saw many years ago when he made his evolutionary discoveries. Everything about my trip was excellent- the hotels, the food, the tour guides, and of course all of the activities we did! Everyday we went hiking and snorkeling. I could not ask for a better trip.

Advising speciality: Spring Break programs as well as faculty led programs

Brittany Hall
Major/minor: Master's in counseling and human development - Community Counseling
Hometown: Galax, Va.
Graduation: Spring 2012
Advising speciality: General study abroad advising

Erin Kelsh
Major/minor: Marketing
Hometown: Williamsburg, Va.
Graduation: Spring 2012
Study abroad program: Fall semester study abroad at Middlesex University in London, England
Advising speciality: Semester exchange programs

I studied in London for four months as an exchange student. I had the amazing opportunity to meet other international students and travel to six other countries while abroad. I would encourage anyone who is interested in travel and other cultures to study abroad! I leaned more about myself in four months than in any other time in my life. I met amazing people who I am still in contact with today. I would love to talk to any student that is interested in semester exchange programs because I have the experience and knowledge to guide them to the right program!

Christine LaBelle
Major/minor: Marketing Major, Communications minor
Hometown: Sterling, Va.
Graduation: Spring 2012
Study abroad program: Ireland professor-led program and summer 2011

Meeting so many in Radford friends in a great area. I felt I learned so much about the culture in Ireland that many americans dont get to experience. Ireland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and the photos you see dont even grasp what the naked eye gets to see.

Jessica Mason
Major/minor: Communication with a concentration in public relations and minoring in spanish
Hometown: Burke, Va.
Graduation: Spring 2013
Study abroad program: Spain program with professor Hernandez in summer 2011

Studying abroad changed my life and I think that everyone should have the chance to be able to experience that.

Emma Pitcock
Major/minor: Sports Medicine
Hometown: Star Tannery, Va.
Graduation: Spring 2014
Study abroad program: I studied abroad during maymester of my freshman year in Costa Rica. I loved my experience while studying abroad and encourage anyone and everyone to study aboard at least once while in college. It truly is an experience that you will never forget.  

Chelsea Taylor
Major/minor: Fashion Design and French
Hometown: Newport News, Va.
Graduation: Spring 2012
Study abroad program: University de Catholique, summer 2009

Advising speciality: I specialize in summer programs for language studies and I am the IEC’s lead peer advisor and event coordinator. Studying abroad as a young student is a life changing experience. I feel that experiencing a language in its native country you are able to appreciate the culture and history of that language even more than you would in the states.