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Join Study in the USA and Alexander Glos, CEO of i2iMedia, on Friday, December 4 at 9AM PT as we discuss understanding the China market and recruiting through digital marketing.

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​Looking towards the new year, what international recruitment strategies will institutions be implementing? By understanding the power of relational marketing, we'll break down the value of peer-to-peer recruitment and discuss the way forward. Join Study in the USA and Unibuddy on Friday, December 11 at 9AM PT! 

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Student Sessions: Facebook & Instagram Live

To support and inform international students and educational systems navigating the current challenging and evolving climate, Study in the USA established Student Sessions on Facebook and Instagram Live in 2020. The weekly programs connect current and prospective international students with universities and peers. All sessions take place at Pacific Standard Time, and all will be recorded for viewing after the live broadcast.

Watch the live Facebook broadcasts on our page and Instagram videos on our channel. ​

Jesús Aceves-Loza and Victoria Kassie, Fordham University Institute of American Language and Culture (IALC)
Student Life in New York City: Experiencing, Sharing, and Learning in the Big Apple and Beyond!
Jesús has more than 16 years of experience as an educator and administrator in both Mexico and the United States. He holds a BS in psychology, an MS in organizational development, and is currently pursuing a Ph. D. in administration and supervision at Fordham University. His cross-cultural leadership passion was born of his experience as an exchange student at Uppsala Universitet in Sweden. Jesús is a member of the New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Association. At the IALC, he assists and provides support to the students so that they achieve their personal and educational goals.
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Victoria has been senior executive secretary of the Institute of American Language and Culture since 2005. She earned an MA in human resource education from Fordham’s Graduate School of Education in 2012. In addition to her role as office manager, Victoria oversees the Language Exchange Program and the Culture Club — extracurricular activities that provide students with opportunities for language development outside the classroom.

Lisa Hauck, Associate Director, North Dakota State University
Ask Us Anything: A Conversation with Mim Lee Phillips of Study in the USA and Lisa Hauck of North Dakota State University
In her role as associate director of the Office of International Student and Study Abroad Services at North Dakota State University (NDSU), Lisa oversees partnerships and coordinates agreements with international universities, handles marketing and recruitment for international students, works closely with prospective and admitted international students, serves as admission liaison for sponsored program admissions, and works to advance campus internationalization efforts. She also serves as the Fulbright Program Advisor for NDSU and is a member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management.

Cheryl Gimple and Stephanie LeVan, Directors, Charleston Southern University      
Studying in Travel & Leisure’s # 1 City in the USA—Charleston, SC
Cheryl Gimple serves as the director of International Student Services at Charleston Southern University.  Originally from Kansas, she moved to the Chicago area for college and completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MA in intercultural studies and TESL. She spent 19 years in East Asia learning Mandarin, teaching English, and raising a family before moving to Charleston, South Carolina, four years ago. With two college-aged children of her own, she finds great joy in helping students from around the world navigate the admissions and visa processes, adapting to life at Charleston Southern University, and eventually sending graduating students off on the next step of their journey. In her spare time, Cheryl helps coordinate an ESL program for non-native English speakers in the Charleston area.

​Stephanie LeVan is from New York, earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Roberts Wesleyan College in upstate NY, and studied international politics and law in Leysin, Switzerland. She began her work in international education in Hungary in 1991 and lived in Europe until 1999. She traveled to more than 30 countries as part of her work with the Free Methodist Church in Europe. Stephanie was asked to provide leadership for the internationalization of Charleston Southern University in 2016. In the role of director of the Center for Global Education, she oversees faculty and student exchanges, study abroad opportunities, global university partnerships, and builds a supportive environment for international students on CSU’s campus.

Laura Hosford-Yunker, Elgin Community College
2+2 Transfer Pathways: Your Path to Top U.S. Universities
Laura Hosford-Yunker is the international student recruitment specialist at Elgin Community College. Laura has eight years of experience in international education and the travel industry. She has extensive knowledge of global education programs, international travel, international student enrollment, and international partnerships. Laura is proficient in Spanish and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama and a master of hispanic studies from Auburn University. Laura loves playing soccer, reading, and learning languages.

Jeff Vanderwerf, Director, Manhattan College
Ask Us Anything: A Conversation with Mim Lee Phillips of Study in the USA and Jeff Vanderwerf of Manhattan College
Jeff Vanderwerf is the director of the intensive english language program (IELP) at Manhattan College in New York City. He developed and successfully launched the IELP in 2016. Also at the college, Jeff developed short-term ESL programs, online English language programs, and the International Pathway Program (which will launch in the fall of 2021). Prior to his position at Manhattan College, he served in the role of Center Director at English as Second Language programs at Louisiana Tech University and at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Before starting his career in U.S. higher education, Jeff worked in the field of English language education in Russia, India, Ukraine, Mexico, and Argentina. He holds a BA in English and an M.Ed in ESL Curriculum and Instruction, and he is slated to complete his Ed.D in Leadership in 2021.

Lauren Prema, Julie Whitlow, Isabella Restrepo, and Linh Nguyen, Salem State University
Why Us? Study at Salem State University in Massachusetts
While earning a bachelor’s in political science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Lauren had the opportunity to participate in three study abroad programs: one semester in Paris, France, studying French and politics, another semester studying conflict resolution in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and a hybrid master of public administration course in India. Lauren went on to teach English in South Korea, then completed a service teaching with the Peace Corps in Benin, West Africa. Upon return from the Peace Corps, Lauren earned a master’s in intercultural relations from Lesley University and has since been working in the field of international education. Lauren is interested in working with underrepresented students to make education abroad more accessible. She is also interested in working with international students to provide support.

Julie Whitlow, PhD,  has served as assistant provost for global engagement at Salem State University since 2017. She earned her PhD in applied linguistics at Boston University, and piror to her current role, was a professor in the English department for more than 20 years. There, she specialized in second language writing and also coordinated the master of arts in TESOL through the School of Graduate Studies. She currently oversess the Center for International Education, which includes the American Language and Culture Institute, International Student and Scholar Services, international partnerships and study abroad, and the China CHEP-D 1-2-1 and exchange programs. Her recent accomplishments have included developing the Visiting International Scholar Institute, a faculty COIL initiative, and a Peer Mentor program. Dr. Whitlow is also directing a Partners of Americas granst between SSU and the University fo Guanajuato, Mexico, and oversees SSu’s Erasmus+ partnership with KUL in Lublin, Poland. Dr. Whitlow has been a Fulbright Scholar in Nicaragua, an Erasmus+ Visiting Lecturer in Poland, a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco, and a Whiting Fellow in China.

​Isabella Restrepo is a former student at Salem State University and is currently a medical student in Columbia.

Linh Nguyen is currently studying for an MA in TESOL. She is also a graduate assistant at the Center of International Education Office for the 2020-2021 academic year. Prior to studying at Salem State University, in the fall of 2019, she served as a teaching assistant and Vietnamese teacher in Vietnam. Linh has a BA in applied language from the University of Education, Hochiminh City, Vietnam. She is passionate about teaching English to other speakers, especially young learners. Beyond learning, Linh loves reading, crafting, and collecting miniature things. She is also keen on discovering new things and places.

Armando Mendez, Marymount California University
Ask Us Anything:  A Conversation with Mim Lee Phillips of Study in the USA and Armando Mendez of Marymount California University
Armando Mendez is the international & graduate admissions advisor at Marymount California University (MCU) and also serves as a DSO for the school. He has spent the majority of this three years at MCU reaching out to students around the world with hopes of studying at a small private liberal arts school in Los Angeles, California. He has a passion for helping international students and likes to spend his free time listening to live music.

Ashley Tankersley, Hillsborough Community College
Ask Us Anything: A Conversation with Mim Lee Phillips of Study in the USA and Ashley Tankersley of Hillsborough Community College
Ashley Tankersley has been managing international student recruitment at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) for 8 years. In her role at the college, she develops recruitment plans to grow and diversify international student enrollments by nurturing international partnerships and attending overseas recruitment events. Most of all, Ashley loves meeting students from all over the world! Previously, Ashley was a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Peru, where she initiated and implemented women and youth entrepreneurship programs. Ashley received her MA in international education from the SIT Graduate Institute. When she is not traveling, Ashley loves spending time with her sweet baby boy and her husband, who teaches law at HCC.