Introducing the 2026 Social Media Correspondents!
Summer Abroad is excited to announce the 2026 Social Media Correspondents for this summer! Our Correspondents play an important role in capturing their favourite memories so that Summer Abroad can share their stories through their photos.
This page will be updated regularly as more Social Media Correspondents join the team!
Make sure you follow the Summer Abroad Instagram Account (@uoftabroad) to stay updated with our Social Media Correspondents adventures!
Charlyn - Paris, France Correspondent (FAH393Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: FAH393Y0 Studies Abroad in Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture
My name is Char, I'm the social media correspondent for FAH393, Studies Abroad in Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture. I'm a graduating from my bachelors this fall with a major in art history and double minor in east asian studies and contemporary asian studies. I'm looking forward to being in France for the first time with a lot of my club mates from HASA and having a picnic by the Eiffel Tower!
Grace - Paris, France Correspondent (FAH391Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: FAH391Y0 - Greek and Roman Art and its Reception in France
Hi, I’m Grace and I’m a third year student in architecture and art history. This is going to be my first time in Europe and I’m so excited to document and share my experience with everyone!
Jade - Paris, France (GER354Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: GER354Y0 - Paris - Dreamworld of Modernity
Hi!! My name is Jade and I’m a second year studying religion and Spanish! I’m so excited to be spending my summer abroad in Paris. I’ve always wanted to experience the city and everything it has to offer. I can’t wait to explore, try all the amazing food, meet new people, and I’m really looking forward to making the most of every moment and creating unforgettable memories!
Marie-Emma - South Africa (MGT395Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: MGT395Y0 - Inclusive Consulting with Micro-Enterprises
Hi everyone! I’m Marie-Emma, a first-year Rotman Commerce student specializing in Management with a focus on International Business and Strategy. I’m so excited to head to South Africa this summer to collaborate with local micro-entrepreneurs and immerse myself in the vibrant culture! I can’t wait to explore new places, meet inspiring people, and share all my favourite highlights with you!
Thuy - Germany: Kassel (GER200Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: GER200Y0 - Intermediate German 1
Hi y’all, I’m Thuy - an aspiring polyglot currently learning German, with the goal of reaching C2 by the time I graduate. I’m very excited to share my journey during the Kassel Summer Abroad program. Through my photos and storytelling, I hope to inspire more students to step outside their comfort zones and experience studying abroad for themselves.
Sarah - Japan (IRE332Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: IRE332Y0 - Resolving Workplace Conflict While Employing a Cross-Cultural Perspective
Hi everyone! I’m Sarah from UTSC. I’m looking forward to making lots of new friends, exploring all the fun (and weird!) cafes in Japan, and most importantly, shopping until I fill all three of my suitcases 🤣. Can’t wait to meet you all!
Eleanor - Japan (RLG290Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: RLG290Y0 - Religion and Popular Culture in Japan
Hi! My name is Elli, I have just completed my second year at UofT and I'm really looking forward to study abroad in Japan next month! I excited to immerse myself in the culture and learn more both inside and outside the classroom.
Suzy - Ecuador (ENV395Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: ENV395Y0 - Special Topics Field Course: the ‘Enchanted Isles’ - Ecology, Geography and History on the Galápagos Islands
Hi! My name is Tianyi, and I’m a third-year student studying EEB and Biology. I’m so excited to be joining the Ecuador program to learn about ecology, geography, and history in one of the most unique places in the world. I can’t wait to meet new friends, see the wildlife in the Galápagos, and experience what it’s like to live by the Pacific Ocean.
Hajrah - Iceland (HIS389Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: HIS389Y0 - Iceland and the World: Histories from the Viking Age to the Modern Era
Hi! I'm Hajrah, an incoming 2nd year student double majoring in Law and History and Literature and Critical Theory. I love travelling and meeting new people, and I can’t wait to learn and explore in such a surreal landscape. I'm so excited to share my experiences studying Icelandic history (and hopefully see some puffins)!
Eduardo - China: Beijing (SOC393Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: SOC393Y0 - Selected Topics in Sociological Research: Contemporary Chinese Society
I am an avid student of all matters politics and sociology! I also love flight simulators, going to the gym and reading everything humanities related. I look forward to seeing China in a deeper level and immersing myself in the culture (eat lots of hotpot).
Carey - Shanghai (EAS395Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: EAS395Y0 - Leadership and Governance in China
Hi, I’m Carey, a Shanghai native studying Statistics at U of T. I’m thrilled to join this EAS395 program and dive into the cultural exchange with my peers, and I’m especially curious to hear their fresh, outside perspectives on my home city.
Rachel - South Korea (MGT395Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: MGT395Y0 - Special Topics: Business Modelling and Global Organizations
I’m going into my third year at Rotman Commerce, specializing in Management with a focus on Marketing. I’m really excited about the opportunity to study abroad at Ewha Womans University, especially because of its strong legacy in advancing women’s education and rights. This will be my first time visiting South Korea, and I’m looking forward to experiencing its unique culture while learning more about global business.
Shakira - Greece (POL300Y0)
Summer Abroad 2026 Program: POL300Y0 - Modern Greek Culture: People, Tradition, Language and Cuisine
Hi I'm Shakira and I am so excited to me the Social Media Coordinator for Athens Abroad! I am beyond excited to spend my summer in Athens, learning all about ancient and modern Greek culture. I’m looking forward to all of the field trips my class will be attending, all of the memories and friendships I’ll make along the way, and of course, all of the cats I’m gonna meet! :)