Ramiro's interest in Study Abroad sparked from his desire to someday visit the Amazon rainforest after learning about its significance to global climate change. Ramiro studied Environmental Analysis and Brazilian Portuguese as an undergraduate and participated on an exchange program to Boa Vista, Brazil. This experience was so influential that Ramiro further pursued his academic interests through an independent research study in Brazil funded by a Fulbright Research Grant in 2019. His Fulbright allowed him to become deeply immersed in Brazilian culture and sharpen his awareness on global affairs. Today Ramiro is excited to encourage all students to expand their horizons through intercultural understanding by studying abroad. Ramiro is a current graduate student pursuing an MA in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Outside of Mt. SAC and studies, Ramiro enjoys staying active through running and playing basketball. He is currently training for his 15th marathon and enjoys relaxing spending time with his pets.

John Morris has been a frequent traveler ever since his own study abroad experience in Holland as part of the San Francisco State University Study Abroad program. While abroad in Europe, Mr. Morris fell in love with meeting people from all parts of the world, visiting beautiful and unique places, and coming to better understand the world. After completing a degree in International Relations, Mr. Morris accepted a teaching position in Tokyo, Japan. While initially expecting to stay only a year, he fell in love with Japan and returned to the US nine years later. Mr. Morris began working as a Study Abroad Specialist at Citrus College in 2015 and holds a Master’s Degree in Education Counseling. While he is always excited to speak with students about study abroad, what he enjoys most is hearing about their transformative experiences upon their return.