Augsburg’s Center for Global Education and Experience made a significant impression at the Annual Global Impact Conference held in Minneapolis, MN during the last week of October. Our staff and students joined together to share the innovative work being done at Augsburg’s unique Mexico Study Center in Cuernavaca.
Highlighting the Study Center of Augsburg CGEE in Cuernavaca, Mexico
Augsburg staff members Fátima Mendoza and Lucy Hardaker co-presented a session titled: “Bridging Barriers: Supporting Students in Non-Traditional Locations.”
The presentation focused on encouraging students to look beyond Western European destinations (such as Barcelona and London) and instead explore high-impact experiences like the one offered at Augsburg’s own Mexico Study Center. The presentation highlighted on three unique perspectives, including:
- Ethical Advising and Marketing strategies for promoting programs in Latin America and Africa; from the point-of-view of advisors & US-based staff.
- The incredible on-the-ground student experience in Mexico; from the point-of-view of on-site staff in Mexico.
- The significant impact of the Mexico Study Center on the careers and life trajectories of alumni; from the point-of-view of alumni themselves.
The session was powerfully enhanced by two Augsburg students and recent Mexico study abroad alumni who shared their personal testimonials: Diana Reyes ’26 and John Reuss ’23 and MAT ’26. Their stories brought to life the transformative value of choosing a global learning experience outside of the conventional.
This successful presentation underscores Augsburg’s commitment to providing students with meaningful study abroad opportunities that truly broaden their horizons and enhance career readiness post-graduation.
