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Anne grew up mostly in the Boston area and completed her bachelor’s degree in sociology and anthropology at Carleton College in Minnesota. She entered her undergraduate career certain she wanted to study abroad, although uncertain where. Then a summer volunteering in China changed her life. Ironically, she ended up running out of time to do an academic study abroad program, partially due to developing an addiction to Chinese classes. One thing led to another and she ended up working as the coordinator of that life-changing volunteer program in China. She then moved to China to teach English and eventually completed a master’s in teaching Chinese at Xiamen University in southern China.

Six years into living in China and finally ready to consider returning to the U.S., Anne noticed that Denali National Park was looking for a Mandarin-speaking intern. In early 2019, she moved to ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ. After spending a few winters in Fairbanks during the seasonal park ranger off-season, she finally decided to make it her year-round home. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.

She is very excited to support you on your study away journey and hear about all the amazing places it takes you!

Cody is in his third-year at the University of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Fairbanks, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry. He studied abroad in Nairobi, Kenya at United States International University during the spring 2025 semester. Cody views his time abroad as a transformative experience that caused him to reimagine his worldview.

Rina is a third-year student at the University of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Fairbanks, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Climate and Environmental Change with a concentration on Sustainability. In Fall 2024, she participated in the National Student Exchange Program, attending Southern New Hampshire University. Considerably the best choice to go out on your own, to be anywhere outside of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ, but still not too far from home. 

Axton is a third-year student at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ studying civil engineering. During his time at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ, he has been an active member of the Honors College and the Climate Scholars program. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, reading, and going on runs with his dog. Axton spent last spring studying away in Spain at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. He loved being abroad and had the opportunity to meet a diverse group of people, explore new places, languages, and cultures. While on exchange, he travelled to places throughout Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Morocco. As a peer advisor, Axton is excited to spread the word about study away opportunities and to meet with interested students.