Meet Our Spring 2025 Alumni Ambassadors!

The Barcelona SAE Alumni Ambassador Program is a professional development opportunity for recent alumni. Our Alumni Ambassadors develop and implement projects to promote study abroad on their home campuses to serve as peer mentors for students interested in studying in Barcelona, providing them with a unique platform from which to share their stories, stay connected with their experiences abroad, and continue building an international network.

Andrew Mendez
St. Olaf College

Andrew is a student at St. Olaf College, a small liberal arts school in Minnesota. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and he studied abroad with Barcelona SAE at the School for International Studies (SIS) during the Fall 2024 semester. Andrew recommends that future students join a club or sports league with locals during their semester abroad - he joined a soccer club and had a fantastic experience! During his semester in Barcelona, Andrew lived with a homestay family in the Sant Gervasi neighborhood.  His expertise as an Alumni Ambassador includes living with a homestay family and studying abroad at SIS as a marketing major with a business background. 

Angel Vazquez
New Mexico State University

Angel is a student at New Mexico State University and he studied abroad with Barcelona SAE at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in the Fall of 2024. During his semester abroad, he lived in the Vila de Gràcia neighborhood and fell in love with its historic charm and sense of community. Angel especially recommends stopping by Flor de Gràcia, a lovely locally-owned bakery. Angel is a certified mental health advocate with a passion for fostering connections and supporting mental wellbeing. His expertise as an Alumni Ambassador includes insights into living with a homestay family and LGBTQ+ life in Barcelona.

Brianna Le
Susquehanna University

Brianna is originally from Douglassville, Pennsylvania, and is a student at Susquehanna University. During her Fall 2024 semester with Barcelona SAE, she took classes at the School for International Studies (SIS) and completed a business internship. Brianna's top recommendation is to take part in all of Barcelona SAE's cultural activities and excursions, as they allow you to gain a better sense of the culture and get to know some amazing people. Her expertise as an Alumni Ambassador includes living with a homestay family, meeting local college students, participating in onsite activities and excursions, resilience, and overcoming culture shock.

Cade Hovey
Susquehanna University

Cade is originally from Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, and is a student at Susquehanna University. During his Fall 2024 semester with Barcelona SAE, he took classes at the School for International Studies (SIS) and completed a communications internship. His top Barcelona recommendation for future students is that they visit the Gothic Quarter to witness the incredible architecture and lively culture for themselves. Cade's expertise as an Alumni Ambassador includes balancing both studying and interning abroad as well as travel within Europe.

Caleb Brasker
Eastern Illinois University

Caleb is from the Champaign-Urbana area of Illinois and is a student at Eastern Illinois University. During his semester with Barcelona SAE, he studied abroad at the University of Barcelona (UB).  Caleb's top Barcelona recommendation for future students is to visit Plaça de Sant Felip Neri for a calm, historical spot in the center of the city. His expertise as an Alumni Ambassador includes living with a homestay family, navigating cultural immersion, and being a member of the LGBTQ+ community in Barcelona.

Daniel Moffett
University of Delaware

Daniel is a student at the University of Delaware. He studied abroad with Barcelona SAE in the Fall 2024 semester, taking classes at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Before studying abroad in Barcelona, Daniel had previously spent a semester in Madrid and a month in Paris. His top recommendation for future students is to follow  ordatwins on TikTok for ideas of fun things to do and to check out all the amazing libraries in Barcelona. His expertise as an Alumni Ambassador includes studying at the UAB and navigating homesickness.

Emily Toledo
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Emily is originally from Chicago and is a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During the Fall 2024 semester, she took classes at both the School for International Studies (SIS) and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) with Barcelona SAE. Emily's top Barcelona recommendations are to participate in all of the local festivals, travel, and find live music around the city. Her expertise as an Alumni Ambassador includes living with a homestay family, navigating public transportation, and much more!

Jordan Mosby
University of Miami

Jordan is from Richmond, Virginia, and is a freshman at the University of Miami. She took part in the inaugural Miami Start Abroad (First Year Foundations) program with Barcelona SAE, spending her first semester of college studying abroad at the School for International Studies (SIS).  Jordan's top recommendation for future students is to visit the Gothic Quarter because of its diverse mix of historical buildings, stores, and restaurants. Her expertise as an Alumni Ambassador includes the homestay experience and sharing ways to meet locals around the city.

Kennedi Walls
Xavier University of Louisiana

Kennedi proudly hails from Prince George's County, Maryland, and is a senior Sociology major at Xavier University of Louisiana. During her semester in Barcelona, she took classes at the School for International Studies (SIS) and completed an internship. Despite being terrified of heights, she explored the best views of Barcelona from the top of the Mirador Torre Glòries, Montserrat, and Parc Güell. Her top recommendation for future students is to experience a flamenco show while in Spain. Kennedi's expertise as an Alumni Ambassador includes navigating Barcelona as a Black HBCU student, living with a homestay family, and balancing both classes and an internship.