Global Ambassadors
Connect with our Global Ambassadors — all education abroad alumni — who can share
their experience and answer any questions you may have from a student perspective.
Peyton Beatty
Studied Abroad in Japan
Major: Multimedia with an emphasis in Animation, Motion Graphics, & Visual Effects | Minor: Communications, Women's & Gender Studies
"Traveling from Kyoto to Tokyo was more than just sightseeing; it was an entirely new way of life. I saw how Japanese culture weaves together history and modernity in a way that feels both intentional and harmonious. What struck me most was how accessibility and empathy were seamlessly built into everyday life. From textured sidewalks and gentle sounds guiding commuters to thoughtful portion sizes and peaceful public spaces, everything felt designed with care for others in mind. It showed me how inclusion can exist naturally, without needing to be announced.."
You can contact Peyton at pbeatty@callutheran.edu
Niora Abraham
Studied Abroad in Florence University of the Arts (Florence, Italy)
Major: Marketing Communications | Minor: University Honors Program
"Studying abroad helped me find parts of myself I didn’t know were missing."
You can contact Niora at nioraabraham@callutheran.edu
Avya Pandhi
Studied Abroad in Studied abroad in Oxford
Major: Biological Sciences and Behavioral Justice Studies | Minor: Psychology, Philosophy, Criminology and Criminal Justice
"Oxford taught me rigor, to think with both precision and empathy, but it also taught me reverence: for beauty, for conversation, for the unending pursuit of knowledge. It was not merely an education; it was a transformation. To this day, when I close my eyes, I can still hear the tolling of the college bells across the misted rooftops, and I am reminded that, for a brief and wondrous time, I walked among them as both student and dreamer and was forever changed."
You can contact Avya at apandhi@callutheran.edu
Hadley Julca
Studied Abroad in Faculty-Led Travel Seminar: Greece (Spring 2023), Oxford Program (Fall 2023), CLU Choir Europe Tour (Spring 2024)
Major: Theatre Arts |Minors: Philosophy & Religion
“The opportunities that OEA affords are INCREDIBLE. From traveling abroad for a week to living in another country for a full semester, studying abroad has been an inspiring experience. I’ve learned and grown so much with each new adventure I've had, and the independence you feel when living on your own in a new place is just wonderful.”
You can contact Hadley at hjulca@callutheran.edu
Are you an education abroad alum interested in becoming a Global Ambassador? Email us for more information at oea@CalLutheran.edu.