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Advisors
	Shawn Dillard Shawn Dillard Bio: Shawn is originally from South Carolina but grew up in the California Bay Area. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Los Angeles and her Master of Arts from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Shawn has traveled to over 15 countries on three continents, including seven years of living between Ghana and Togo, West Africa. While living in West Africa she led customized faculty-led groups, global internship and service-learning programs. Some of her travel studies include French summer sessions in Paris, a conflict resolution fellowship in Tanzania/Kenya and a United Nations graduate-level internship in Geneva. She enjoys exploring new places; especially scenic beach spots in her free time. Quote: “The only person I envy is the person who hasn’t traveled or studied abroad; you have so much to look forward to! I truly believe everyone deserves and needs a global perspective. I’m so excited to be in a role where I get to help students figure out a path to achieve their dreams”. Favorite destination: Portbou, Spain Next on her list: South Korea, Senegal, United Arab Emirates Assistant Director Advises on: outgoing exchange programs and faculty-led programs	(251) 460-7053 shawndillard@southalabama.edu
	Jan Dominique Santos Jan Dominique Santos Bio: Jan was born and raised in the Philippines until the age of 11 when she moved to the U.S. She lived in Michigan for three years before moving to Alabama in 2005. Jan graduated from South in 2016 majoring in Foreign Languages and Literatures with a concentration in French. Studying in Dijon, France was the highlight of her college career. She loves learning about different cultures and languages. She is proficient in English, Tagalog, French, Italian and some sign language. On her spare time, she enjoys drawing with charcoal, jamming to Disney songs, and watching re-runs of Friends. Quote: It’s not impossible, but I’m possible! I never thought my dream of going to France would become a reality. But because of the Office of International Education, I made it from Moulton Tower to the Eiffel Tower! Studying abroad teaches you things that you will never learn within the four walls of a classroom. It will give you answers you will not find in the pages of a textbook. What you reap from the experience is invaluable and life changing. Come visit our office and take the first step in making your dream come true! Favorite destination: Het Drielandenpunt (“Tripoint” where the borders of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet) Next on her list: Australia and the United Kingdom Advisor Advises on: general study abroad inquiries, faculty-led programs, affiliate programs, incoming exchange programs	(251) 460-6940 jdsantos@southalabama.edu
	Xiaoyan ‘Sabrina’ Liu Xiaoyan ‘Sabrina’ Liu Bio: Sabrina is an international graduate student from China and is currently serving as the Graduate Assistant at Global USA. She graduated from South with a master’s degree in English Literature in 2018 and is currently working on her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership. Growing up in China and now residing in the US, Sabrina has previously travelled to Australia and Finland. She enjoys meeting and working with people from all different backgrounds and cultures and trying different cuisine. Quote: My favorite English word is WE, because it stands for West & East. Favorite destination: Sydney, Australia Next on her list: Canada, UK, France, Dubai, Egypt, Brazil… Graduate Assistant Advises on: general study abroad inquiries, faculty-led programs	(251) 460-5152 xl1821@jagmail.southalabama.edu