U of U Learning Abroad Alumni have gone on to do great things in lots of amazing places. Check out some of their profiles below to see where they are now and how in many cases, Learning Abroad had an impact on their personal, professional, academic, and career goals.
If you would like to provide a profile, please email learningabroad@utah.edu.
Lexi Kaili, Class of 2016
BS, Environmental and Sustainability Studies - Himalayan Film in Kathmandu, Nepal
Current Position: Senior Student Fellow at the Sorenson Impact Center
"I learned how to conceptualize, produce, and edit a documentary-style film, all while embracing a new culture and learning about the importance of education for rural areas in developing countries."
Michelle Kersey, Class of 2016
BA, Communication: Journalism - Yonsei University Exchange
Current Position: UX Designer & Content Manager at Stanford Law School
"My learning abroad experience taught me so much about my own capabilities and what I am able to accomplish when I put my mind to something."
Anthony Oyler, Class of 2017
HBS, Chemical Engineering and Political Science - Swansea University Exchange Alumni
Curent Position: Graduate Engineering Student and Researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
"These experiences definitely helped shape me into the kind of student I was and allowed me to get into my dream graduate school at MIT. I learned to become more independent, self-sufficient, confident, willing to try new things, and realize not to stress as much (because everything that can go wrong while traveling usually does at one point or another)."
Abbey
Howell-Dinger
Class of 2012
Degree: BS, Anthropology and Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Current Position: Administrative and Project Management Support for Velux
Charlotte
Conerly
CLASS OF 2013
Degree: BA, Chinese Language & Literature
Current Position: Director of Business Development for the House of Roosevelt
Claire
Sorensen Bagley
CLASS OF 2016 & 2018
Degree: BA, Economics; MS, Nutrition Science and Dietetics
Current Position: Recent Graduate
Forrest
Rhinehart
CLASS OF 2017
Degrees: BA, Communication and BA, International Studies
Garrett
Flint
CLASS OF 2014
Degree: BS, Economics
Current Position: Global Operations Support for Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) with the International Organization for Migration
Hillary
J
Swanger
CLASS OF 2018
Degrees: HBA, English and BA, International Relations
Jason
Chen
CLASS OF 2015
Degree: BA, Spanish and HBA, Biology
Current Position: Medical Student at the University of Utah and Graduate Public Health Student at the Utah Asia Campus
Jeana
Neu
CLASS OF 2013
Degree: BS, Health Promotion and Education
Current Position: Founder of Neu Funding, LLC
Maxine
Marshall
CLASS OF 2010 & 2012
Degree: BA, English; MA, English
Current Position: Publishing Department at Harper Collins
Morgan
Byrne
CLASS OF 2015
Degree: Master of Public Administration
Napsugar
Hegedus
CLASS OF 2016
Degree: BA, Theatre
Current Position: Theatre Teacher in China
Paul
Bowles
CLASS OF 2018
Degree: BA, International Affairs
Sam
Totten
CLASS OF 2015
Degree: BA, Anthropology
Current Position: Works at a Vegan Education Non-Profit in Hawaii and New Zealand
Sambat
Kim
CLASS OF 2018
Degree: BS, International Studies with Trade & Commerce Emphasis
Current Position: College Access Advisor for Utah College Advising Corps