Alumni & Staff Interviews
Explore interviews with travelers, alumni, and staff from hundreds of programs.
GoAbroad interviews dive deep into the real stories of people who've studied, interned, volunteered, or traveled abroad on one of our 11,000 programs. From unforgettable adventures to honest advice, our interviews share what it's really like to go abroad. You'll also meet the staff behind the scenes—passionate people who make these programs possible and give each one its own unique vibe. Whether you're looking for inspiration or trying to choose the right path, our interviews will give you the insider scoop you can't find anywhere else.
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Amal Azabova
Interviewed in 2026

Amal Azabova
Interviewed in 2026
European Centre for Career Education (ECCEDU) Staff Interview
Although I graduated some time ago and currently live in Prague, I felt a strong desire to return to a structured academic environment. I wanted to refresh my knowledge, challenge myself, and reconnect academically and personally, while engaging with people from different cultural and professional backgrounds.

Andrée Lambert
Interviewed in 2026

Andrée Lambert
Interviewed in 2026
Mondify Staff Interview
I had been dreaming of doing a volunteering project abroad for many years. This dream probably started when I was a teenager. But perhaps like many women in my generation, I got married, had two children, and am now a grandma enjoying a quiet life in a house I bought for my retirement in the backcountry of the Province of Quebec, Canada. I am a healthy person. I can use all my physical, manual, and artistic skills every day, besides part-time jobs, which I will talk about later.

Delwin Mansur Bawa
Interviewed in 2026

Delwin Mansur Bawa
Interviewed in 2026
Future For Africa Staff Interview
What inspired me to work for my organization is my direct experience with the challenges faced by underserved communities in northern Ghana. Growing up, I saw how limited access to education, healthcare, and opportunities affected people’s lives. This motivated me to be part of a solution rather than a bystander.

Luisa Rulfo
Participated in 2024
Baret Scholars Gap Year Program
Interviewed in January 28, 2026

Luisa Rulfo
Participated in 2024
Baret Scholars Alumni Interview
What inspired me to go abroad was a mix of restlessness and curiosity—a need to understand the world beyond my small orbit. I always sensed that life was happening in different colors everywhere else, and I wanted to break out of the familiar. I wanted to feel what it meant to really live, not just observe.

Mikhail Mikhaylov
Participated in 2024
AY/Semester Study Abroad Programs in Daugavpils, Latvia
Interviewed in January 28, 2026

Mikhail Mikhaylov
Participated in 2024
Learn Russian in the European Union Alumni Interview
I wanted to deepen my understanding of the post-Soviet region through direct immersion, especially given my academic focus on conflict mediation. The Boren Scholarship and the FLAS Fellowship made this opportunity possible and motivated me to strengthen my Russian in a region where the language shapes daily life and identity.
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