Student Profile News

Combining your Passions: Student Federico Esposito

Combining your Passions: Student Federico Esposito

Born and raised in Rome, JCU student Federico Esposito is a senior majoring in International Affairs and minoring in Legal Studies

Appreciating Differences: Student Miriam Barzaghi

Appreciating Differences: Student Miriam Barzaghi

Miriam Barzaghi is a JCU student pursuing a B.A. in Art History. Miriam is currently participating in JCU’s Direct Exchange program, and she is studying abroad at the University of San Diego.

Feeling at Home: Student Giuseppe Musto

Feeling at Home: Student Giuseppe Musto

Giuseppe Musto is a JCU student pursuing a B.A. in Business Administration. Giuseppe is currently participating in JCU’s Direct Exchange program, and he is studying abroad at the University of Miami.

Everything to Gain: Student Rhoda Basoah

Everything to Gain: Student Rhoda Basoah

Rhoda Basoah is a JCU student pursuing a B.A. in Psychological Science with a minor in International Affairs. She is currently studying abroad at Rider University in New Jersey.

Community Feel: Meet Student Dafne Cunillé Rentería

Community Feel: Meet Student Dafne Cunillé Rentería

Dafne Cunillé Rentería is a Junior at JCU majoring in Communications with a double minor in Art and Design and Digital Media Arts and Production.

Leaving a Mark: Meet Student Valeria Reyes Garcia

Leaving a Mark: Meet Student Valeria Reyes Garcia

Originally from Cancun, Mexico, Valeria Reyes Garcia is studying Psychological Science with a minor in Legal Studies. She is President of the Women’s Leadership Initiative, site leader with the JCU Community Service Program, and on the cheerleading team.

Backstage Magic: Meet Student Kaitlyn Meule

Backstage Magic: Meet Student Kaitlyn Meule

Originally from Pennsylvania, Kaitlyn Meule is a second-year student at John Cabot University majoring in Art History.

Better Than It Sounds: Meet Student Nicole Di Maria

Better Than It Sounds: Meet Student Nicole Di Maria

Meet Nicole Di Maria, student of International Affairs and Legal Studies at JCU and part of the board of the International Relations Society and The Matthew.

Making the Most Out of the Experience: Student Gioia Kunst

Making the Most Out of the Experience: Student Gioia Kunst

Meet student Gioia Kunst, who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Legal Studies, besides being orientation team leader and treasurer of the Women's Leadership Initiative.

Meet JCU International Affairs Student Liliana Ferreri

Meet JCU International Affairs Student Liliana Ferreri

JCU student Liliana Ferreri is majoring in International Affairs with two minors in Gender Studies and Legal Studies. She is president of STAND and a RA at JCU.

Embracing New Opportunities: Student Francesco Albano

Embracing New Opportunities: Student Francesco Albano

Originally from Rome, Francesco Albano is a senior pursuing a double degree in International Business and International Affairs.

Learn Outside the Classroom: Student Lucas Whitaker

Learn Outside the Classroom: Student Lucas Whitaker

Born in California and raised in Vermont, student Lucas Whitaker is pursuing a B.A. in International Affairs with a minor in Gender Studies.

New Perspectives: Student Maiya Decena-Chinn

New Perspectives: Student Maiya Decena-Chinn

Hailing from Washington State, student Maiya Decena-Chinn is a senior pursuing a B.A. in Psychological Science at JCU. Maiya is the President of the JCU Asian Culture Club and sits on the Black & African Student Association’s board.

Embracing Change: Study Abroad Student Noah Spergel

Embracing Change: Study Abroad Student Noah Spergel

Noah Spergel is a rising senior at the University of Delaware. Noah studied abroad at JCU in the Spring 2023 semester, and he decided to return for an additional semester in Fall 2023.

Creating a New Home: Communications Student Kyra Leigh Hymons

Creating a New Home: Communications Student Kyra Leigh Hymons

Born in Virginia and raised in Maryland, student Kyra Leigh Hymons is a senior at JCU. Kyra Leigh is majoring in Communications with a minor in International Affairs.

Meet Study Abroad Student Madeleine Mullins

Meet Study Abroad Student Madeleine Mullins

Madeleine Mullins is from Seattle, Washington and attends Washington State University where she is majoring in Broadcast News and minoring in Political Science. She studied abroad at JCU for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Meet Student Anna Buhmann, President of JCU’s STAND Club

Meet Student Anna Buhmann, President of JCU’s STAND Club

Anna Buhmann is a graduating senior majoring in International Business with a minor in Psychology. Anna is the President of JCU’s STAND club, an Orientation Leader, and Associate Business and Financial Consultant at JERO International Consulting.

Confronting Adversity Head On: Queer Alliance President Temashengu Litchfield-Tshabalala

Confronting Adversity Head On: Queer Alliance President Temashengu Litchfield-Tshabalala

Meet JCU student Temashengu Litchfield-Tshabalala, a Student Ambassador and President of the Queer Alliance.

Stimulating Change: Student Manuela Barroso

Stimulating Change: Student Manuela Barroso

Meet Manuela Barroso, a JCU student majoring in International Affairs and International Business. Manuela is a Resident Assistant at JCU and a member of Model United Nations.

The Dynamics of International Politics: Student Betselot Dejene

The Dynamics of International Politics: Student Betselot Dejene

Betselot Dejene was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. When she was 16, she moved to the U.S. to attend boarding school. After graduating high school, Betselot moved to Italy to attend JCU. She is currently pursuing a B.A. in International Affairs with a minor in Legal Studies.