Written by Gabby Palmowska ’26
Hey everyone my name is Gabby Palmowska, and I’m someone who’s always eager to embrace new opportunities and adventures. I was born in Poland – often mislabeled as Eastern Europe, though fun fact it’s actually in Central Europe. Poland is known for its rich culture and, of course, its delicious cuisine, including pierogi, kielbasa, barszcz, and gołąbki.
Written by Alyssa Contreras ’26
Hi, I’m Alyssa and I’m from California! The question of where I’m from is always a bit tricky for me since I grew up in California, went to high school in New Jersey, and my parents live in Mexico, but I’ll just stick to California! I’m a junior here at Denison studying International Studies and Spanish with a concentration in Latin America and Caribbean studies.
Written by Phoenix Davis-Bailey ’25
Hello everyone! My name is Phoenix, and I, alongside being a Global Ambassador, am a senior Studio Art major and Education minor! As someone who grew up in a small town in the countryside of Maine, I love being a Global Ambassador because I get to interact with people from all over the world.
Written by Reya Islam ’25
Hallo, Ich heiße Reya! I am currently a senior at Denison. I’m originally from Dublin, Ohio, though I was born in Bangladesh. When I was five, my family moved to New York City, and we eventually settled in Ohio when I was 14. Currently, I’m double majoring in Environmental and International Studies with a minor in Politics and Public Affairs.
Written by Ellie Reiser ’24
This was the second year for the Exploring the World Photo Contest. The category was People and Places, giving students the freedom to submit photos from their time off-campus featuring landscapes and/or people. This year we received twenty-two submissions from students’ experiences worldwide! The top 10 finalists were chosen by a faculty member with photography expertise and displayed in the Center for Global Programs.
