Meet Our Student Team

Sarah Barraclough

sarah.barraclough@wsu.edu
Sophomore. History Education

Hello! My name is Sarah Courtney Barraclough. I am a current sophomore pursuing a degree in history education. I am very passionate about history and find Eastern European history fascinating! I extended my passion for learning that type of history in the summer of 2023 when I spent some time in Germany at Humboldt University of Berlin. I  grew up in Redondo Beach, Southern California. In my free time, I love to hang out with my friends and seek new places and adventures or go skiing with my family! 

Rebekah Bestebreur

rebekah.bestebreur@wsu.edu
Senior. Apparel Merchandising, minor in DTC

Hi! My name is Rebekah and last semester I had the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy. The thought of going abroad for the first time can be really scary and intimidating but I promise you it will be worth it. Studying abroad pushed me outside of my comfort zone, provided me with essential life skills, and allowed me to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Eric Guillot

eric.guillot@wsu.edu
Senior.

Hey everyone! My name is Eric Guillot, and I had the privilege of studying in Barcelona, Spain, last semester. I never thought I would be able to study abroad with my two majors while also graduating on time. However, after some talks with my friends, counselors and the Global Learning office it became a reality. I spent 4 of the most memorable months of my life in Barcelona with fellow Cougs. So, if you ever need guidance through the application process or if you just want to hear what studying abroad is all about, please reach out to me!

William Holmes

william.holmes@wsu.edu
Senior. International Business & Marketing

Hi! My name is Will Holmes and during the spring 2023 semester, I studied in Madrid, Spain, at IE University. I visited 17 countries during my time abroad with some of my favorites being Tunisia, Portugal, and Turkey. The best part of my time abroad was making new friends from all over Europe. I was the only person from the U.S. in our group and I enjoyed hearing their perspectives and sharing the experience with them.

Ellie Iribarne

ellie.iribarne@wsu.edu
Senior. English and Creative Writing

My name is Ellie Iribarne and I am going to be a senior here at WSU this fall! I spent my last semester in Florence, Italy, and had the best 3 months of my entire life. I am so enthusiastic about study abroad and cannot wait to work with my fellow peers!

Finn Malone

finn.malone@wsu.edu
Senior. Psychology

Hello! My name is Finn Malone and I spent last spring in Barcelona, Spain, with IES Abroad. While abroad, I met people from all over the US and world and had the opportunity to travel to many countries in Europe. One of my favorite parts of studying abroad was living with my host mom and her adorable dog! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about any part of studying abroad! 

Natalia Nin

natalia.nin@wsu.edu
Senior.

Hi, my name is Natalia! I am a senior at WSU and last semester I went abroad to Seoul, South Korea! I studied at Yonsei University in the heart of Seoul. During my time abroad I was able to visit most of the country! Some of my favorite cities were Busan and Yeosu. Going aboard was scary at first but I really enjoyed my time there. I highly recommend going abroad to anyone who is considering it!

Lara Palladino

lara.palladino@wsu.edu
Junior. International Business & Marketing, Art History, German

My name is Lara, and I spent my 2022 summer in Germany! I bounced between Dusseldorf, Cologne, Solingen, Bielefeld, and Frankfurt and had a great time. For this coming fall ’23 semester I will be studying in South Korea at Yonsei University and really look forward to furthering my art history minor while I’m abroad. One piece of advice I’d give fellow students studying a language would be to try and study in the country of that language’s origin because it’s such an immersive way to practice and perfect your skills. 

Lily Townsen

lily.townsen@wsu.edu
Junior. International Business & German

I studied abroad in Germany with a program called CBYX for 1 year. I plan on studying abroad during my senior year and hope to return to Germany again for a faculty-led study abroad program in summer 2023. If you want to know what to do when you get lost in a foreign country, ask me. I can be your guide on what not to do when you study abroad.

Annika Van Veen

annika.vanveen@wsu.edu
Senior. International Business

Hi everyone! My name is Annika! I studied abroad in Switzerland for the fall ’22 semester on a Fac-Led trip and made so many incredible memories! I love to hike, snowboard, fish, and of course travel! I am a senior studying international business & this is my second semester as a peer advisor!

Sasha West

alexandra.west@wsu.edu
Senior. Spanish and International Business

Hi, my name is Sasha and I am an international business and Spanish major. I studied abroad in Spain fall 2022 with AIFS, and I am planning on studying abroad again in Colombia in 2024. Living in a different country with a host family was an amazing way to spend a semester, and I am excited to help other students reach their study abroad goals!