Global Student Ambassadors
Name: Ana Clara
Home country: Brazil
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, German, and Italian
Major: International Relations
第一吃瓜网 me: I'm 20 years old and minoring in International Business. I love meeting new people, especially from different countries, so we can share and compare our cultures!
Hobbies: I enjoy going to the gym, watching movies, and spending time with friends.
What I love about Kent State: I love how Kent State feels like a second home. The campus is beautiful, the people are friendly, and there's always something fun going on, whether it's a cultural event or going to watch Kent's sports games on campus.
Fun fact: I really like sports and traveling anywhere!
Name: Ittiba
Home country: Bangladesh
Languages spoken: Bangla, English, Hindi
Major: Business Analytics
第一吃瓜网 me: Hi, I鈥檓 Ittiba. I am studying Business Analytics at Kent State, but outside the spreadsheets, I鈥檓 a total social butterfly. I love meeting new people, hearing new ideas, and turning great conversations into lasting connections. Whether it鈥檚 in class, at events, or over coffee, I鈥檓 always up for learning something new and sharing a good laugh.
Hobbies: I love traveling, trying out good food, playing volleyball, socializing and watching movies and mainly love being active.
What I love about Kent State: I love Kent State for its beautiful nature, kind people, and endless opportunities to connect and grow.
Fun fact: I鈥檓 a passionate social butterfly from Bangladesh, the Land of Rivers and just like my country鈥檚 endless waterways, my curiosity and energy keep flowing. Oh, and don鈥檛 be surprised if I randomly break into opera sounds out of nowhere!
Name: Michelle
Home country: Ghana
Languages spoken: English, Twi, French
Major: Psychology
第一吃瓜网 me: Hi, I'm Michelle, a Psychology major with a passion for connecting people, uplifting communities, and turning service into impact. Whether I鈥檓 guiding campus tours, working commencement events, or leading recreational activities, I bring energy, empathy, and a touch of creativity to everything I do.
Hobbies: I love blending structure and soul, so you鈥檒l find me journaling, creating art, exploring research topics, or engaging in heartfelt conversations. I鈥檓 also big on wellness, whether that鈥檚 taking mindful walks, coaching on the field, or dreaming up projects like an interactive wellness station for campus.
What I love about Kent State: Kent feels like a place where inclusion thrives and individuality matters. I鈥檓 proud to be part of a community that embraces diversity, innovation, and meaningful growth, especially through programs like Global Ambassadors and organizations like Alpha Lambda Delta.
Fun fact: I have never broken a bone, but something more fun and interesting is that I once helped raise funds in Ghana to provide incubators and cerebral palsy resources and led an art program at a local orphanage. That trip changed how I see creativity: not just as self-expression, but as a bridge for healing and global impact.
Name: Ngoc Nhu Phuong (Anna)
Home country: Vietnam
Languages spoken: English, Vietnamese
Major: Fashion Merchandising, minor in Leadership and Marketing
第一吃瓜网 me: I am passionate about blending creativity and strategy in the fashion industry, also exploring different cultures, and making new connections.
Hobbies: Traveling, Shopping, visiting exhibition or fashion show
What I love about Kent State: The strong sense of community, where people are genuinely friendly, welcoming, and willing to help one another.
Fun fact: I can pack a suitcase in under 15 minutes and still have outfits for every occasion.
Name: Smeet
Home country: India
Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Major: BS Organismal Biology
第一吃瓜网 me: I鈥檓 currently majoring in Biology with a minor in Park Management. I鈥檝e always been fascinated by nature and how living things interact with their environment, which is what drew me to this field. I enjoy meeting new people and I鈥檓 always curious to learn about different cultures, traditions, and ways of life.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time in nature, talking with friends, taking photos, and exploring different cultures and vegetarian foods.
What I love about Kent State: What I love most about Kent State is the big vibrant campus filled with beautiful flowers and greenery. The wildlife, especially the squirrels and groundhogs running around always brings a smile to my face. The facilities are amazing and the whole campus has a very welcoming, home-like feeling.
Fun fact: Some days, I go out just to watch the sunset and somehow end up sitting there for hours like it鈥檚 the main event of the day!