Student Ambassadors

Current student ambassadors

Sydney Casey

Major: Women’s and Gender Studies & Journalism and Mass Communication

Minor: History

Studied Abroad: Trieste and the Meaning of Place – Summer 2024 & Global Leadership: Sweden – Summer 2025

Hello! My name is Sydney Casey, and I am a senior double majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies; & Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in history. I have studied abroad twice, once in Trieste, Italy and once in Stockholm, Sweden, both over two different summers. I love learning about other cultures and seeing how different people interact with each other. I’m a huge history buff and love learning about WWII. I also love painting silly animals on mint containers.

Visit with Sydney about her study abroad experience in our office! (0210 Carver Hall)

Carly Rau

Majors: Anthropology & Public Relations

Minor: German

Studied Abroad: Berlin Tech(no) Cultures – Summer 2026

Hi! I’m Carly a junior double majoring in Anthropology and Public Relations. I studied abroad this summer in Berlin, Germany. I’m from Waukee, Iowa and I love history, puzzles, watching movies and sports, and my beagle, Emma. I love traveling and my favorite place I’ve been is Italy, where I went to Venice, Florence, and Rome and if I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Kyoto, Japan.

Visit with Carly about her study abroad experience in our office! (0210 Carver Hall)

Gwen Hammond

Majors: Statistics

Minor: Data Science & Communication Studies

Studied Abroad: Florence, Italy – Spring Semester 2027

Hi! My name is Gwen, and I’m a senior majoring in Statistics with minors in Data Science and Communication Studies. I’m excited to be planning a study abroad experience in Florence, Italy, in Spring 2027. I love traveling and immersing myself in new cultures, especially when it gives me the chance to connect with people and hear their stories. I enjoy staying active, trying new experiences, and going on adventures whenever I can. I also have a miniature dachshund named Nella, who keeps life fun and full of energy!

Visit with Gwen about study abroad in our office! (0210 Carver Hall)

Contact a LAS Study Abroad Ambassador to learn more about study abroad from a student perspective!

Sign-up to be a program ambassador

Calling all students currently studying on a LAS Study Abroad program! Do you want to share your experience with others? If so, sign up to be an LAS Program Ambassador!

LAS Program Ambassadors are featured on LAS Study Abroad social media accounts so the ISU community can follow along with you on your adventures and hopefully inspire other students to also study abroad. By signing up, you are agreeing to LAS Study Abroad contacting you to request photos and videos during your study abroad. All communication will be initiated through your ISU E-mail. We will send you helpful information for the type of content we post and how you can create that type of content yourself.

All content can be submitted to lasstudyabroad@iastate.edu or by tagging us on Instagram @isulasstudyabroad.

Also, consider applying to be a Student Ambassador upon your return to Iowa State after your program ends. To inquire about position availability, contact LAS Study Abroad at lasstudyabroad@iastate.edu.