Meet the CGE Influencers & Storytellers | Fall 2024

CGE Influencers

Amanda Swets (she/her)

• • Junior from Cedar Lake, Indiana
  • Double-major in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) and Microbiology; Minor in Chemistry
  • UT in Sydney with TEAN | Fall 2024

 

About me:

“Hi, my name is Amanda Swets, and I am a Junior studying BCMB, Microbiology, and Chemistry. I am originally from Cedar Lake, Indiana which is an hour away from Chicago. I love to hang out with friends and family, bake and cook, watch movies and sports games, and explore places I have never been to.”

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Daniel Martinez (he/him)

• • Junior from Lyndhurst, New Jersey
  • Major in Finance; Collateral in International Business
  • UT in Barcelona with ISA | Fall 2024

 

About me:

“What’s up y’all! I’m Danny, a rising junior eagerly preparing for my upcoming study abroad experience in Barcelona, Spain! While I’ve traveled abroad before, I am thrilled at the prospect of exploring new countries and cultures. I have a passion for attending sporting events and immersing myself in the local atmosphere. As I venture through Spain and neighboring countries, I look forward to embracing new experiences, discovering hidden gems, and creating unforgettable memories along the way. Get ready for join me on this exciting journey!” 

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Julia Davis (she/her)

• • Sophomore from Dallas, Texas
  • Major in Kinesiology
  • IES Abroad London – Study London | Fall 2024

 

About me:

“My name is Julia Davis and I’m a sophomore at UTK! I am from Dallas, Texas and I love to travel. In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends, doing pilates, and playing guitar. I can’t wait to study abroad in London and am excited to see all of the amazing and historical sights it has to offer!”

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Katelyn Medina (she/her)

• Junior from New Prague, Minnesota
• Major in Finance; Minor in German
• Duale Hochschule Baden-Wurttemberg | Fall 2024

 

About me:

“My name is Katelyn Medina. I am a junior at the University of Tennessee. I have been learning German since I was a freshman in highschool. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to share my experiences!”

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Katelyn Morgan (she/her)

• Junior from Greenville, South Carolina
• Major in Architecture; Minor in Business
• University of Arkansas: Rome Center for Architecture | Fall 2024

 

About me:

“My name is Katelyn and I’m a junior in the BARCH program! I teach yoga and Barre at TRECS and I love to travel. I’m super excited to be going to Rome in the fall of 2024 and visit so many important architectural sites we have been learning about in the architecture program.”

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Louisa Barnes (she/her)

• Sophomore from Newton, Massachusetts
• Major in Kinesiology
• UT in Florence at Lorenzo de’ Medici | Fall 2024

 

About me:

“Hi! I am Louisa and I am a sophomore at UTK! I have never been abroad before but I am so excited to travel to new places and have so many new adventures. I love trying new foods and will definitely be eating my way through Europe! I also am excited to travel to different cities to try and get as much into the time I have abroad. I think the best way to explore a city is to get out and get lost so I am excited for the memories to come!”