Jamie Bond – President

Class & Major: Senior in Accounting
Program: Seoul, South Korea – Operations in IT and Supply Chain, Summer 2024
Lessons from abroad: “While studying abroad, I learned that it’s okay to make mistakes and not have all the answers, especially when you’re in a completely different country with a new culture. I had to relearn how to do everyday things in ways that felt unfamiliar at first. It was challenging, but over time I found myself not just adjusting, but really enjoying the change from what I was used to back home.”

Madison Dyck – Communications Coordinator

Class & Major: Junior in Business Administration – Marketing; Minor in Psychology
Program: Spain – International Marketing in Sevilla, Summer 2025
Advice for Studying Abroad: “My best piece of advice is to just do it, even if it seems scary! Push yourself to experience new things and grow as a human being. You will learn so much about yourself and about other people. Be curious, ask questions, and stay flexible! It is an experience that is unforgettable and you will not regret it.”

Emily Rice – Membership Coordinator

Class & Major: Junior in Geology and Business Administration – Finance
Program: Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICADE
Memories from abroad: “Exploring outside of the U.S. has been a core part of who I am since I moved to Germany when I was 3. I knew as soon as I heard abroad I wanted to make it happen, so I jumped straight into seeing how I could make it happen. In the process of applying for study abroad, I found so many scholarships, resources, and was able to find other people who had done my program.”

Krista Benitez

Class & Major: Senior in Business Administration – IT
Program: Summer – Argentina: Marketing Methods in Buenos Aires
Reasons for studying abroad: “I decided to study abroad in Argentina to step out of my comfort zone, experience its rich culture, and improve my Spanish skills. Living in a country with such a unique history and vibrant traditions gave me the chance to practice Spanish daily, while navigating the challenges of the local accent and slang.”

Rex Hunter

Class & Major: Junior in Business Administration
Program: Summer – Australia: Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunity in Adelaide
Memories from abroad: “I made a lot of really close friendships and connections while studying in Australia that I still have here in Raleigh. If I had to choose one memory that really stood out to me, it would be when our group took a trip to Kangaroo Island for a weekend and saw some of the most beautiful beaches and national parks that I have ever been to. Getting to pet kangaroos at the nature reserve was also an awesome experience.”

Laura Roey

Class & Major: Junior in Business Administration – Marketing
Program: Argentina- Marketing Methods in Buenos Aires
Reasons for studying abroad: “I wanted to study abroad because I had never traveled outside the United States and I felt that State’s study abroad programs would give me the perfect opportunity to. Also, my marketing concentration made me want to study marketing methods in Argentina even more.”

Erica Rice

Class & Major: Senior in Business Administration – Marketing
Program: Argentina – Marketing Methods in Buenos Aires in Summer 2023; Sevilla, Spain – Language, Technology and Culture in Summer, 2025
Reasons for joining Global Corps: “I joined Global Corps because I realized I have a passion for anything and everything global. I caught the ‘travel bug’ as one says. I’m always looking for my next adventure and look forward to communicating with others that share the same sentiment.”

Grace Shanley

Class & Major: Senior in Business Administration – Operations/Supply Chain
Program: UK – University of Leeds Exchange, Spring 2025
Reasons for joining Global Corps: “I decided to join Global Corps to be a part of an organization that promotes students from all walks of life, no matter where they are from or what their story is. To hear about other students’ wonderful experiences abroad and having the opportunity to meet people from around the world has been such a privilege, one that I believe every student should have.”

Grace Lowery

Class & Major: Junior in Business Administration: Supply Chain Concentration, Foreign Languages & Literature; Asian Language Concentration and International Studies: East and Southeast Asia Concentration
Program: Taiwan – Semester Abroad, Spring 2025
Lessons from Studying Abroad: “The biggest lesson I learned studying abroad was to step out of your comfort zone. This applies to everything, food, people, places, and adventures. Being in another country surrounded by new places and people and maybe even a language you don’t understand can be intimidating, but it also pushes you to grow in ways you never expected. Taking chances and immersing myself in the culture helped me gain confidence and make so many memories and stories to bring home with me.”

Paige McKee

Class & Major: Junior in Business Administration – Finance and Accounting
Program: South Korea – Operations Management and Information Systems Management in Seoul
Memories from abroad: “During one of our first weeks abroad Hanyang University held a weeklong school festival with cheerleading, school bands, game shows, and even K-pop groups performing! Some days we had to sit for hours to keep our seats but it was amazing to see all the ways Korean schools show spirit differently than we do in America! This was such a unique experience that helped us learn more about Korean culture, but especially helped us on the trip get to know each other better, and has become one of my favorite memories from studying abroad!”

Davidson Ungarait

Class & Major: Junior in Economics, Minor in Accounting
Program: Summer 2024 – Internship in Seville, Spain
Challenges of study abroad: “If you have any doubts of studying abroad, you should do it anyways. Being nervously excited is the best way to approach being abroad and allows you to be cautious while being eager to learn, eat, and see new things! Of course if you have any questions or concerns, you should contact Poole Global Management and they will help you.”

Emma Mori

Class & Major: Senior in Accounting and Business Administration – Business Analytics
Program: Germany – Accounting and Finance, Summer 2024
Memories from abroad: “My favorite memory from studying abroad was exploring the towns and cities. Everything looked like it was out of a movie, and it was so beautiful. It made me realize how big the world is, and I can’t wait to travel to more places.”

Sydney Felton

Class & Major: Senior in Business Administration – Marketing
Program: Australia: Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunity in Adelaide
Reasons for studying abroad: “It has been a dream of mine to study abroad while in college. I wanted to make sure I choose the right program for me which is why I choose the summer program to Australia, not to long and with a group of other NC State students. I fell in love with studying abroad in Australia that I wanted to do it again for a longer period of time, which is why I choose the Global Leadership Minor program where I traveled to many countries around Europe for the Spring semester.”

Jordan Toler

Class & Major: Junior in Business Administration – Marketing; International Studies – Global Relations
Program: Spain: International Marketing in Sevilla, Summer 2025
Reasons for joining Global Corps: “I wanted to join global corps to encourage others to do something out of their comfort zone. I went on my trip not knowing a single person but I ended up leaving with new friends! When I was abroad, I also met up with my best friend since kindergarten in Lisbon, Portugal and rented a House boat for the weekend on the Doca de Belém.”

Aliya Stephens

Class & Major: Junior in Accounting and Business Administration – Finance
Program: Japan: Operations Management and Information Systems Management in Nagoya
Advice for students: “My advice would be to plan ahead for any possible thing. Going to a new country is overwhelming, especially if you never left the country before, and you’ll miss out on things if you plan last minute.”

Erin Bernecker

Class & Major: Senior in Business Administration
Program: Semester Exchange Comillas in Madrid, Spain
Lessons from studying abroad: “Studying abroad was both a gift and a challenge. The first couple of weeks felt like a whirlwind of amazing experiences, people, and food; but it was also difficult at times to navigate Spain in a second language. The best thing I did was to keep looking for the little moments in the people around me because that was where I made life long friends.”

Hamlimatou Diallo

Class & Major: Junior in Business Administration – IT
Reasons for joining Global Corps: “I decided to join Global Corps because I wanted to study abroad, and I thought this would be the best way to learn more about the experience. I also love helping people, and this organization allows me to do that.”