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Alumni Ambassadors

Curious about what CLS is really like? Hear directly from those who've experienced it. Alumni Ambassadors are CLS alumni who represent the program to prospective applicants, university staff, program finalists, and the public — sharing firsthand insights into language learning, cultural immersion, and life on the program. 

Connect with an Ambassador to:

  • Get tips and insight on navigating the application process
  • Hear about language- and country-specific experiences
  • Learn about upcoming outreach events and virtual information sessions
  • Discover how CLS has shaped alumni careers and academic paths
SEARCH FOR AN AMBASSADOR:
Anderson Acord
University of Houston This is just a test. Imagine someone with four majors here.
Year
2026
Site
Tainan, Taiwan
Language
Chinese
Addison Miller
The University of Alabama
Year
2025
Site
New Taipei City, Taiwan
Language
Chinese
Alyssa Taylor
University of Maryland-College Park
Year
2025
Site
Busan, South Korea
Language
Korean
Andrea Chen
Tulane University of Louisiana
Year
2025
Site
New Taipei City, Taiwan
Language
Chinese
Anna Kozan
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Year
2025
Site
Tbilisi, Georgia
Language
Russian
Anna Walter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Year
2025
Site
Meknes, Morocco
Language
Arabic
Ashley Wilson
University of Maine
Year
2025
Site
Okayama, Japan
Language
Japanese
Brooklyn Burgess
University of California-Los Angeles
Year
2025
Site
Lucknow, India
Language
Urdu
Calvin Older
Central Michigan University
Year
2025
Site
Tbilisi, Georgia
Language
Russian
Cindy Liu
Yale University
Year
2025
Site
Okayama, Japan
Language
Japanese

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"Studying Mandarin opened doors I hadn’t imagined before. It directly helped me secure a position at an association of private equity companies, where my language skills and cultural insights became invaluable." - CLS Chinese Scholar

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