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CIS Students Named Global Ambassadors
11/2/2007
 Center for International Studies students Claudia Espinosa and Laura Adal have been named University of St. Thomas Global Ambassadors by the World Affairs Council of Houston. The Global Ambassadors initiative for the 2007-2008 academic year was launched to bring some of the most outstanding college students to 6th-12th grade classrooms to speak about their experiences abroad. Espinosa and Adal were chosen through a rigorous application process.
“I think it is a great opportunity to talk to younger kids, who may not have been exposed to outside cultures and teach them about different intercultural opportunities they may not be familiar with.” said Adal,
Espinosa is a senior International Studies major. Her parents are from Mexico. Her study abroad trips included visits to Mexico and Argentina. Her experiences cultivated her knowledge of each country’s culture, history, economics and politics. It also motivated her to further travel and discover her heritage.
“I was really excited when I found out I was chosen,” said Espinosa. “Going abroad is a wonderful experience. When you visit other countries you learn a lesson in cultural adjustment. It is not just about seeing great sites, but learning about people who function in different ways.”
Adal is a UST senior, majoring in International Studies with a minor in French and Arabic. She grew up in Houston where her Syrian parents taught her to be bilingual in English and Arabic. After graduating from high school, Adal lived in Damascus, Syria for three months with relatives. She has also spent time in a little town called Dhour Shweir in Lebanon. Adal has travelled extensively around the world. She backpacked around Egypt and Tunisia, as well as visited Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
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