The Global Ambassador program at EMU is designed to help you in your transition to life at EMU. You will be assigned a Global Ambassador, either an American student or another international student who has studied at EMU for at least one semester. The Global Ambassador will be in contact with you via e-mail before you arrive to EMU with the goal of making you feel welcome to our campus and answering questions about life at EMU and in Michigan. You may ask your ambassador any questions that will help your transition to EMU be more smooth and comfortable. Examples might be (but are certainly NOT limited to):

• What is the weather like in Michigan?
• What is EMU like?
• What are some fun things to do/ see in the area?
• Are there any good restaurants in the area?
• What is Ypsilanti like?
• What is Michigan like?
• Why did you choose to study at EMU?

Ambassador Information

Danielle Moorer

Interests: Hobbies/Interest -Painting, Creating Accessories and Clothing, Studying the Bible, Tennis, Volleyball, Cooking/Baking.

Archit Agarwal

I am a big fan of arts and music. Apart from studies and job, I spend most of my time in painting and listening to music especially classic rock. I play guitar as a hobby, but I am totally influenced by different kinds of art forms around the world especially by the renaissance paintings by Leonardo DaVinci, Michelangelo etc. I like photography sometimes when I go out on trips with friends and family and I love traveling to. Apart of all of these things I have an awesome group of friends where everyone has always been there for me in good or bad times, I love to hang out with them and spend time every weekend. My agenda of life is to live free, have fun, make use of every opportunity and be a good person and enjoy.

Marcus Adams

I like sports, motorcycles, cats, movies-especially French and British gangster ones, music, books, travel to foreign countries, working at EMU and being in grad school!

Alper Mercan

I am currently an undergraduate student studying Marketing. I am from Istanbul, Turkey. My interests are cars, sports, traveling, music, photography, being involved on campus and being a leader. I am a big fan of classical cars, American muscle cars, German luxury cars and Italian super cars. I enjoy watching and playing sports, especially basketball. I enjoy listening to music; I listen to all types of music. I am inspired by Ansel Adams photography. On my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, reading and being involved on campus.

Thomas Coates

My name is Thomas Coates, I'm an international student from Australia studying at Eastern Michigan University. I moved to this college three semesters ago, in order to begin my tertiary education in Biology and Chemistry majors, and continue my training as a swimmer, with the EMU swim team. In my time here I have come to appreciate and enjoy not only the people of EMU but the culture and environment that the school fosters. Aside from swimming and studying I enjoy skiing when I get the opportunity, travelling when I have the money and relaxing when I have the time.

Swetha Yamsani

Interests: Indian Mythology books, Gardening,Yoga. I enjoy camping and outdoor activities.

Shao Yang

My name is Shao Yang. I was born in China. I've been in the United State for 12 years now. I am an accounting major. My hobbies are photography, fashion and traveling. I also love sports such as tennis and badminton.

Clarisse Cabatuando

I am currently an undergrad student and working part time here at Eastern. I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, reading, biking and trying out new cuisines. Traveling to see the world also fascinates me a lot, as well as learning different kinds of culture and being around a diverse community.

Angela Post

I am an undergraduate at Eastern and majoring in Social Work. I have lived in Ypsilanti my whole life but I am looking forward to traveling around the world and to visit all 50 states someday. When I am not being active in my church, I am watching movies with my friends, making and drinking coffee, and being outside walking my dog. I also enjoy going for walks, getting to know new people, and playing select video games.

Tyrie Adams

My name is Tyrie and I am a full time undergraduate student working part time at EMU. I study International Business and I plan to double major in Japanese language and culture. When I am not studying or working I like to watch movies, listen to music, play the piano, explore the city, try new restaurants, play video games, and meet new people. I am really interested in different cultures and would love to meet different people from all over the world.

Parnell Holliday

My name is Parnell and I am a third year Communications Major here at Eastern Michigan University. I would like to help students from outside the United States gain more knowledge about life here at Eastern Michigan University. In my spare time I like to exercise and spend time with family and friends. I enjoy reading an star gazing. By being a Global Ambassador, I want to help people from different parts of the world learn about life here at Eastern Michigan University and the United States as I learn more about others and their native land.

Heba ElSonbaty

An HR Professional, I'm currently pursuing my Masters degree in Human Resources & Organizational Development at Eastern Michigan University. I'm an Egyptian national who has a passion for traveling and exploring different cultures. Additionally, i enjoy sports, reading, psychology and shopping! A personal goal of mine is to add value in everything that I take part in; being a Global Ambassador is no different!

Trang Vo

My name is Trang and I'm from Vietnam. I'm currently an undergraduate student, majoring in Music. I enjoy playing piano, swimming, hanging out with friends and traveling.