Global Panther Ambassadors
The Global Panther Ambassador Program
The Global Panther Ambassador Program is a voluntary program of returning Clark Atlanta University students who have participated in an education abroad program (research, study, internship, cultural exchange). Coordinated through the Office of International Programs, the Global Panther Ambassadors assist in facilitating activities and programs designed to broaden the diverse and inclusive cross-cultural learning experiences at Clark Atlanta University, while promoting education abroad and global citizenship.
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Country Abroad: China
Email Address: joel.phanord@students.cau.edu
“Through [study abroad], my view of the world is constantly changing. Moving away from the black and white lens that I see America through to a more complete visual of the million type of men and women around the world.”
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Country Abroad: China
Email Address: Sydnee.johnson@students.cau.edu
“My experience in China was a mind-blowing opportunity. I was exposed to so many different things such as the food, culture, people, and their way of life; especially their dialect.”
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Countr(ies) Abroad: England, India, and China
Email Address: Akilah.parker@students.cau.edu
“I’ve learned the importance of building relationships with individuals from other countries across the globe. There is so much more to the world than the United States, our culture and our way of living and thinking.”
Hometown: Decatur, GA
Countr(ies) Abroad: India, The Netherlands, and China
Email Address: nicholas.boddie@students.cau.edu
“Using chopsticks in China the whole time, gave me a chance to understand the delicacy of what and how people eat. Also, visiting The Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China were some of the greatest moments of my life.”
Hometown: Forestville, MD
Country Abroad: Europe
Email Address: justin.williams1@students.cau.edu
“A man once told me, ‘Your village is not the world, but the world is your village.’ Studying abroad and interacting with others from outside of the US has allowed me to expand my…village.”
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Country Abroad: Belize
Email Address: kyia.young@students.cau.edu
“Studying abroad creates an open mind and heart to understanding the world and others around you. An experience like this is once in a lifetime. Take advantage of it.”