EMILY WILLIAMS
UK & Ireland Program Coordinator
Emily was born and raised in Jamaica. She completed her education in the United States and attended university in Pennsylvania. In addition to a major in History, Emily pursued a concentration in Spanish and studied abroad for a semester in Spain.
Upon graduation, Emily worked as an English teacher and travelled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, as well as to China and South Korea. While living in Laos, she also started rescuing and fostering street kittens. Other passions include heritage buildings, period dramas, and coffee.
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
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Support Responsibilities
Organise and support orientations, activities and excursions
Support adjunct and visiting faculty
Promote our activities through social networking tools
Internship site development and placements
Communicate with sending universities
Special projects
Education
BA History, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
Study Abroad Experience
The Hockaday School, Dallas, Texas, USA
Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain
Travel in Latin America, Europe, and Asia
Work Experience
Volunteer Academic Mentor, UNHCR GED Support Project for Refugees in Indonesia
Corporate Trainer/English Teacher, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Intern, Plan International, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Intern, Cambridge University Press, Madrid, Spain
Student Assistant, Swarthmore College Language Centre, Pennsylvania, USA