Global Student Ambassador Program
Are you a prospective international student looking to learn more about the international student experience at UNCW? Our Global Student Ambassadors serve to provide opportunities for current international students to connect with prospective international students.
Learn more about our Global Student Ambassadors below and feel free to reach out to them to learn more about what it's like to join the global Seahawk community!
Meet the Ambassadors
Meet the 2026-27 Global Student Ambassadors!
Nicole Aragon Garcia
- Country: Peru
- UNCW Major: Psychology
- Interests: Local restaurants, campus life, sports
Grace Kumwenda
- Country: Malawi
- UNCW Major: Business Administration (International)
- Interests: Sports and music
Tommy Steele
- Country: New Zealand
- UNCW Major: Higher Education
- Interests: Soccer, swimming, surfing, beach!
Barnabas Odeyemi
- Country: Nigeria
- UNCW Major: Chemistry
- Interests: Sports and science
Rio Konishi
- Country: Japan
- UNCW Major: Education
- Interests: Music and art
Francisco Manzo
- Country: Guatemala
- UNCW Major: International Studies
- Interests: Sports and coffee
Become a GSA
If you are a current F-1 international student interested in becoming a Global Student Ambassador, please review the OISS scholarships page.