CIVIS Ambassadors

Eszter Gőbel

Hello! I am Eszter Gőbel, a hungarian first-year law student at Aix-Marseille University with a deep commitment to international mobility and intercultural exchange. With my multilingual abilities in French, English, and Hungarian, I am passionate about connecting with students across borders to foster an inclusive academic network.

My studies have highlighted the value of diverse perspectives, and I believe that by promoting international mobility, we can create a richer educational experience that transcends national boundaries. Being part of the CIVIS Alliance would be an incredible opportunity to help support an innovative, collaborative Europe where mobility is accessible and encouraged. I believe that for a true university experience, students must profit from the international mobility so that they can enrich their own educational journey. Therefore, I'm excited to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to our shared vision and to work alongside other members of CIVIS in expanding the reach of international education across our alliance.

Contact: eszter.gobel@etu.univ-amu.fr

Gianni Esposito LIovet

I'm Gianni, a student at the University of Aix-Marseille studying Law and Political Science, and I'm passionate about photography. Throughout my life, I've always been passionate about international affairs. Thanks to CIVIS,I will be able to develop international relations by becoming an ambassador. I had the opportunity to experience the CIVIS programs through the BIP “Civic engagement in Europe: a Transdisciplinary approach” in which I was able to travel to Romania and discover a world that was still totally unknown to me. 

I sincerely believe that such an opportunity allows students like me to realize their dreams on a larger scale and I know that thanks to CIVIS, I could have the chance to study abroad once again and continue to live the dream I had the opportunity to experience. I've noticed that within my university, CIVIS is still too little known and that students don't realize the opportunities open to them. So I'm keen to introduce the rest of my faculty to the CIVIS programs at my university.

Hannah Cam Vega

My name is Hannah, and I am a PharmD student at Aix-Marseille University. This year, I am participating in a CIVIS exchange at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, where I am taking courses in sciences and biochemistry. These classes, along with hands-on laboratory experience, have enhanced my scientific knowledge and strengthened my academic journey.
 
Living and studying in Madrid have been a wonderful opportunity. It is a culturally rich and welcoming city, offering an excellent environment for international students to learn and grow. I highly recommend this exchange program to anyone looking to enhance their academic journey, improve their research and laboratory skills, and build strong communication abilities in Spanish and English—valuable assets for both personal growth and future professional opportunities.

As a CIVIS ambassador, I am here to support students who are interested in pursuing an exchange at the UAM or Aix-Marseille University. 

Nada Belheouane

I wanted to be part of this European alliance to promote the program which is for the moment unwell known in Marseille, a hub of opportunities in all fields. The experience that CIVIS offers is rewarding and beneficial in term of personal, intellectual and professional aspect. It permitted me to acquire more knowledge and build a network.

I sincerely think that it can give an international dimension to someone’s career and make people grow stronger and more confident in themselves. Any CIVIS program help to improve your skills in English professional communication and oral expression. Indeed it has a huge impact on you Higher Education finality.

Contact: nada.belheouane@etu.univ-amu.fr

Julie Maignan

My name is Julie Maignan, third-year cinema student at Aix-Marseille University. Passionate about arts and culture, I am committed in projects that enhance intercultural exchanges and the access to artistic diversity. As a CIVIS ambassador, I am proud to represent this European alliance promoting the collaboration between universities and encouraging inclusive and innovant education system. My CIVIS experience was the opportunity for me to have a genuine cultural openness and to have an interdisciplinary approach in my discipline. I wish to encourage other students to live their own experience. My goal is to contribute strengthen ties between students and promote initiatives that bring university communities together internationally.

Rocco Caravelli

My name is Rocco Caravelli, I am 23 years old and I come from Cannes. I am currently studying for a Master 2 in Business Law, specialising in Sports Law in Marseille after spending two years at Aix en Provence (amU) and two years at the University of Rome Sapienza. It’s thanks to the CIVIS program that I studied my last year of bachelor’s degree in Italy, where I have origins and where I decided to study my first year of master in sports law. My CIVIS experience was truly life-changing in terms of meeting wonderful people, traveling and gaining academic and professional experiences at the receiving university, which is why I'm proud to represent the alliance while seeking to lead international projects under the CIVIS scope.

Tiare Hourcaux

My name is Tiare, and I am a Master's student in Cultural Institutions Administration. My experience as a CIVIS exchange student at Stockholm University has been an incredible opportunity that I highly recommend to any student. These experiences offer the chance to acquire new language skills, knowledge about European educational systems and discover a new culture. Coming from the small campus of Arles, I know it can be difficult to find answers to your questions about international mobility. As a CIVIS ambassador I am available to discuss and share insights with anyone interested in learning more about studying at Stockholm University or Aix-Marseille University.

Zarhaa Makki

I am an M2 student in Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies at Aix-Marseille University. During my studies, I had the chance to participate in a CIVIS program, a summer school in Germany focused on nanotechnologies called NANOSUM. It was a wonderful experience that allowed me to explore exciting topics in my field while connecting with people from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. Interacting with students and experts from around the world made me realize the importance of collaboration in science. I am passionate about sharing this experience and promoting the opportunities offered by the CIVIS Alliance, from studying abroad to participating in programs like summer schools, which provide incredible learning and networking opportunities.

Maria-Agori Gravvani

My name is Maria Gravvani and I am a PhD Candidate in Classics in the faculty of Philology at the School of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. I am also a Bachelor student in the faculty of the Italian Language and Literature in the same university.

I decided to apply for the position as a CIVIS Ambassador as I think CIVIS offers a great opportunity for students to gain knowledge and broaden their minds through the various activities that organizes annually. I aspire that as a CIVIS Ambassador I will have the opportunity to take part in activities that bond the members of the Alliance, to meet students from other universities, organize and promote CIVIS programs representing my University.

This multicultular collaboration between the Universities that take part in the Alliance gives students the chance to shape and improve the Higher Education of Tomorrow.

Contact: marygrav12@gmail.com

Paraskevi Platanou

Becoming a CIVIS Ambassador will allow me to actively contribute to the vision of a united Europe, where students and academics from diverse backgrounds can unite to tackle global challenges. I am thrilled to be part of a network that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Erasmus+ programs and other volunteer activities have provided me with a gradual development of my communication skills in public, as well as the ability to create strong collaborations, teams, and events with a common goal of fostering team spirit, social solidarity and contribution.

The lesson I’ve been taught through my participation in these programs is that programs such as CIVIS can have a significantly positive impact in shaping the Higher Education of tomorrow through collaboration, innovation, and fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Contact: pplatanou@phil.uoa.gr

Alexandros Antonopoulos

I wanted to become a CIVIS ambassador to become a CIVIS ambassador to help students get a chance for an unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience that will enrich them both in their academic, professional but also personal life and personality. I want to be part of this experience and help others to be as well. CIVIS offers programs that tackle problems of the real world and are not just theoretic. Therefore, students and academic staff can combine their knowledge from deferent academic fields and backgrounds for new solutions of today’s world, to make it a better one. 

Contact: antonopoulos.dent@gmail.com

Vedika Kapoor

In my journey with CIVIS, I have witnessed first-hand the transformative power of this program. It has been an avenue of personal growth, cultural enrichment and the development of lasting connections with peers from diverse backgrounds.

Now, as a CIVIS Ambassador, I am eager to pay this invaluable experience forward. I am driven to be the friendly informative GPS for curious students navigating CIVIS. I aspire to be the enthusiastic hype person, the one who makes students wonder, “Why not give it a shot?”

For me, CIVIS is a roadmap redefining the landscape of higher education. It’s not just a set of principles: it’s a embodiment of collaboration, innovation and diversity. It shapes us, students, as globally conscious leaders poised to navigate the complexities of the world
CIVIS isn’t just a chapter; it’s a new edition, scripting a narrative where higher education isn’t a stagnant institution but an ever-evolving force for positive change.

Contact: vedika.kapoor@ulb.be

Hakim Traore

I decided to become a CIVIS ambassador because I am passionate about cultural exchanges and projects revolving around that.

Through my mandate as an ambassador, I had the opportunity to meet and work with outstanding students from all over Europe.

I believe that this is the main impact CIVIS can have in shaping the Higher Education of tomorrow, bringing bright minds from all over the continent on working together.

Contact: hakim.traore@ulb.be

Alexia Cristallo

My name is Alexia Cristallo and I am currently pursuing a master in public and international law at the Université libre de Bruxelles.

In 2022-2023, I had the privilege of taking part in the BIP “European private law and modern technologies”, organized by CIVIS at La Sapienza University in Rome. This enriching experience enabled me not only to broaden my knowledge in the field I am studying but also to meet other European students who share similar interest in law.

Being a student ambassador for CIVIS was an obvious choice for me. Indeed, it is important to me to make this incredible opportunity known to as many students as possible and to share my positive experience with them.

If you were hesitant to embark on this adventure, take this as a sign of destiny.

Contact: alexia.cristallo@ulb.be

Eduard Acsinte

The main reason for which I wanted to become a CIVIS Ambassador is the fact that I know how important it can be for the students. I myself took part in an eye-opening ERASMUS mobility of six months, during my first degree, that remained the most inspiring period of those years other wised overshadowed by the Pandemic.

But it was my second experience, this time with a CIVIS BIP, that truly made me want to pursue this role. I want to help our students access these unique opportunities, because I strongly believe that with the right information, guidance, and help everyone can benefit from a life-changing experience, as was my case. I see CIVIS as one of the best ways in achieving cross-cultural and multidisciplinary education, the two elements that I consider to be the most important for a student. 

Contact: eduard.acsinte@drept.unibuc.ro

Bianca-Iulia Mireuță

Hi! My name is Bianca, and I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in translation and interpretation. I am thrilled to represent the University of Bucharest as a member of CIVIS and look forward to bringing my own contribution to the alliance.

My own time spent studying abroad has helped me realize how important it is to feel that you are not going through this experience alone. CIVIS is an exceptional opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, all united by a shared commitment to education. Getting out of your comfort zone is not easy, but it is a sure way to achieve self-growth.

As an ambassador, I want to offer support to those who are committed to always improving themselves and those who do not fear challenges.

Contact: bianca_mireuta@yahoo.com

Bianca-Cătălina Munteanu

Bună! My name is Bianca-Cătălina Munteanu and as a PhD student in the field of Cultural studies, I have understood the importance of this programme through amazing experiences and this is why I wanted to be a CIVIS Ambassador.

Since Anthropology is a science that implies analysing the world around us, I found the great opportunity to find out more about other cultures while studying abroad. Likewise, such changes prove what an intake CIVIS has in shaping the Higher Education of tomorrow. You get the chance to know different environments, to listen to a diversity of courses and to enlarge your perspectives.

Contact: biancamunteanu25@yahoo.com

Michela Stasio

Hi! My name is Michela and I am an undergraduate at the University of Glasgow. My international experience including two Erasmus mobilities and a CIVIS Summer School has led to my profound appreciation for studying abroad.

I am, thus, extremely pleased to take on the role of CIVIS Ambassador as I would love to ensure that as many students as possible can take part in the invaluable opportunities that the alliance has to offer.

CIVIS not only makes international courses and mobility more accessible to students, but also sets an example for Higher Education, through its vision of an interuniversity campus, committed to collaboration, equality and innovation. 

Contact: 2446046s@student.gla.ac.uk

Nicola Iseli

CIVIS is all about bringing people together, and I believe there’s nothing more important than that! In today's interconnected world, where barriers seem to be growing, money often appears to be the only force capable of overcoming these challenges. In such a time, CIVIS strikes me as a commendable initiative, fostering solidarity and intellectual cooperation among the diverse member countries of the European Union and beyond.

Most importantly, it facilitates connections between individuals who prioritize peace, life, and meaningful knowledge above all else. Together we can make the difference and try to bring the world a little closer!

Contact: nicola.iseli@unil.ch

Aitana Raldacorfas

I am a Master student in Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation at the University of Lausanne (UNIL). Originally from Barcelona, I did my BS in Montpellier and spent my summers abroad doing internships and exchanges. These international experiences granted me great exposure to cultures exchanges, networking, collaborative projects, and teamwork.

As a CIVIS Ambassador my goal is to encourage students to go abroad and have life-changing experiences, meeting other students and cultures while studying and learning at a great academic level. Indeed, CIVIS Alliance encourage student mobility using innovative education and building a European inter-university campus.

This allows to foment cultural diversity and language learning, stimulates innovation, creativity, exchange and enables the development of a more open, inclusive, and global vision. In conclusion, I highly recommend participating in these programs because I believe it will be a great opportunity to develop yourself in a personal, academic, and social context.

Contact: aitana.raldacorfas@unil.ch

Thibault Tscherrig

Bonjour! I’m a student in Master’s degree of Sustainable Urban and Spatial Planning. I had the chance to discover fantastic universities and people thanks to CIVIS and would love to share my enthusiasm to other students in my university. My opinion is that every student should have the chance to go abroad and BIP are the perfect occasion for that. CIVIS allows you to meet many people from different cultures and to discover new places, which is essential for promoting open-mindedness and curiosity.

Contact: Thibaut.tscherrig@unil.ch

Tamir Unurjargal

Bonjour! I'm a Master student in the field of Finance at University of Lausanne. I wanted to become a CIVIS Ambassador because I was inspired by the possibilities for global mobility that CIVIS provides through innovative formats like Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs). Students can gain international experience. The CIVIS BIPs are linked to themes such as the environment, health, and digital transformation. CIVIS can shape the future of higher education by promoting cross-border learning experiences, offering mobility scholarships, and integrating multiple academic fields, ultimately preparing students to face global challenges with a more interconnected perspective.

Contact: tamir.unurjargal@unil.ch

Julian Kessler

Hello everyone!

My name is Julian and I gladly encourage students at the University of Salzburg to participate in CIVIS programs. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me in case you are interested in joining any CIVIS activity or if you happen to have any questions! 

Currently I am employed at the university and I am working on my PhD thesis in Roman Law / State Theory. I am very interested in international activities since I enjoy working in a multicultural (and multilingual!) context. Besides, I engage in voluntary associations such as The European Law Students’ Association (ELSA).

I am looking forward to your message!

Contact: kesslerjul@stud.sbg.ac.at

Amelie Peters

Hallo! I’m Amelie and currently a student of Psychology. Being able to shape the very beginning of CIVIS at Salzburg means the world to me! I strongly believe in the power of stepping into someone else’s shoes and I’m excited to see my fellow people walking in different shoes through CIVIS.

Coming from a musical background, it has been proven to me time and time again that although you can be good on your own, together with others, you create magic. In my time at CIVIS, I hope to fabricate and experience magic through get-togethers and events of all sorts.

Contact: amelie.peters@stud.sbg.ac.at

Alida Vetturelli

As a student who studied foreign languages and literature, the concept of internationalization has always been very important to me. Thanks to mobility-programs as Erasmus+ and CIVIS I had the opportunity to study in three different universities abroad and to carry out my Master-thesis research at the University of Salzburg, where I’m currently doing my PhD.

As I strongly believe in the powerful and positive impact that experiences abroad can have, and in order to guide other students through their experience abroad, I decided to become a CIVIS Ambassador. The experience with foreign cultures and people should be the first step in order to establish a more solid European identity and a more valuable education. 

Contact: alida.vetturelli@plus.ac.at

Leonie Charlotte Röthler

Hey, I’m Leonie! 
CIVIS offers to broaden horizons through getting to know international people, talking different languages, and learning more about other cultures. As the alliance enables every student to study and travel abroad, I am here to spread the word about CIVIS and to actively promote student mobility. 

CIVIS offers great intercultural experiences, opportunities for self-growth and a high flexibility in studying – things, that are very important for our lives in our future society. I firmly believe that CIVIS helps in shaping a more inclusive and multicultural future - for all of us!

Contact: leonie.roethler@stud.plus.ac.at

Joaquín Delgado Amar

Hello everyone!
I became a CIVIS Ambassador because I strongly believe in the vision of a more collaborative and inclusive European higher education.

CIVIS represents an exceptional opportunity to boost internationalization and cooperation between universities, while addressing global challenges and promoting access to quality education. Without a doubt, it prepares students for a future that is more connected and committed to positive change!

As an ambassador, it is an honor to help convey this passion and motivation in my home university. I am very excited to contribute to the creation of a more diverse and enriching academic community. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for the CIVIS community!

Contact: civis.ambassadors@uam.es 

Beatriz Lahoz

Hola!
As an International Studies major I am interested in everything that has to do with our planet, and the cultural and social networks that bring us all together. That is why, ever since I had the chance to participate in my first CIVIS BIP, I became enamoured with the initiative, and with all that it has to offer.

The CIVIS alliance provides a space of shared knowledge that accompanies all sorts of students throughout their learning experience, broadening not only their academic horizons, but also their view of the world, and of themselves. Participating in it is tremendously enriching and I would love to help more people experience this union, now more than ever.

Contact: civis.ambassadors@uam.es

Andrés García

Hello everyone! In my undergraduate studies I did an Erasmus+ exchange and it changed my life. I truly believe that these academic and social exchanges can bring so many benefits to so many young students that I decided to become a CIVIS Ambassador; to help others to have mind-opening experiences, to learn languages and to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds. In short, to make students feel like citizens of Europe and the world.

CIVIS Alliance, with several partner universities throughout Europe, has this same purpose, and so I encourage any student to participate in its variety of activities - we ambassadors will be there for you!

Contact: civis.ambassadors@uam.es

Darya Gaina

Hello!
I’m Darya, a 4th year medical student at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Through several CIVIS
courses, I’ve experienced how learning alongside peers from diverse cultures and disciplines truly enriches our understanding. It goes beyond academics; it’s about shared experiences and perspectives that deepen our growth.

As a CIVIS Ambassador, I want to encourage others to explore these unique opportunities. Together, we can help shape a more inclusive and forward-thinking future for Higher Education, one that values collaborationand celebrates the diversity we bring to it.

Contact: civis.ambassadors@uam.es

Ilaria Carriero

I firmly believe that CIVIS embodies European values to perfection and that it is an excellent medium for young students who approach university to build a future and consequently to build the future in which we will all live.

I don't know about you, but I want to live in a world where future people who hold important positions, have travelled, have opened up to foreign cultures and have understood that “Borders don't preserve peace, borders only breed war”.

Contact: carriero.1936550@studenti.uniroma1.it

Rebecca Collepiccolo

I wanted to become a CIVIS ambassador to take what I've always liked to do one step forward: promoting mobility between universities, informing my peers about the opportunities we are offered as European students, getting in touch with new people and new horizons.

I truly believe that CIVIS can help shape the Higher Education of tomorrow by promoting cooperation, esteem, mutual learning and intellectual curiosity between the eleven universities of the Alliance.

Contact: collepiccolo.2020443@studenti.uniroma1.it

Marta Festa

I believe that the Civis Alliance is a resource for creating a more inclusive and interconnected education system among our universities, which is the basis for an equally inclusive society.

Through Civis we can build bridges between students and institutions, making our education more accessible, diverse, and enriching for all. I hope to be able to contribute to this ambitious project since I am convinced that creating an innovative education system requires the involvement of a wide network of actors, starting with the students, who are most familiar with their wishes and needs. So don't miss this opportunity...join the Erasmus Generation!

Contact: festa.2077324@studenti.uniroma1.it

Ernesto Lamagna

Hi, I'm Ernesto, a second-year student in Gastronomic and wellness sciences, cultures and politics. My journey doesn't stop within the classroom walls. I decided to become a CIVIS Ambassador after an experience that expanded both my academic and personal horizons.

Thanks to a BIP that I attended, I had the incredible opportunity to interact with professors, researchers, and fellow students from all across Europe. Sharing common ideas and passions, I fully grasped the significance of this university alliance and what it represents. It's a bridge to collaboration, learning, and personal growth that transcends geographical borders. 

Contact: lamagna.2066913@studenti.uniroma1.it

Annarita Napolitano 

My name is Annarita and I am currently a Masters' Degree student in International Relations at Sapienza University.

I believe the CIVIS Alliance is another fundamental step of the European Integration process, which needs to be scaled up with the direct engagement and meaningful
participation of youth.

As CIVIS Ambassador, my goal will be to empower young people and build capacity for them to be involved at the highest levels of education, in order for international educational systems to be more equitable and inclusive.

Contact: napolitano.2062493@studenti.uniroma1.it

Sara Napolitano

I've decided to become a CIVIS ambassador as I firmly believe in the importance of interculturalism and cultural exchange within the university as a reason for personal enrichment. My hope, through joining the CIVIS project, is to extend across the university community the love for knowledge and for sharing, as well as the importance of language study as a means to live another reality, closer to other people's points of view.

Studying or practicing languages in a cross-cultural environment means being able to fully immerse oneself into the unknown and the unexpected. I would like to contribute to the CIVIS community by creating a safe communication space, with the hope to convey to my peers the same enthusiasm for the perspective of an intercultural and surely enriching education opportunity.

Contact: saranapolitano2202@gmail.com

Ina Von Herff

Hi!

My name is Ina-Jane von Herff Feros and I am a student at Stockholm University. As a Global Development student I am very interested in globalization and how the world unites and connects us all together. Through my studies, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in an exchange semester through the CIVIS program at National and Kapodostrian University in Athens. This experience allowed me to immerse myself in a new culture and gain valuable insights about life in another country. As a CIVIS ambassador, I want to share my journey abroad and inspire other students to explore exchange studies and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Contact: lifebyinaa@gmail.com

Annika Klaus

My name is Annika Klaus and I study law in the ninth semester at “Eberhard Karls University” in Tübingen. My semester abroad at "University Libre de Bruxelles" and a CIVIS seminar at “University of Bucharest” encouraged me to take on the role as CIVIS Ambassador. Especially the opportunity of networking with people from different countries fascinates me about the CIVIS vision. In addition, I like to help other students to experience a memorable CIVIS mobility.

Contact: Annika.klaus@aol.de

Alicia Ogwumike

My name is Alicia Ogwumike, and I am currently completing my master´s degree in « Democracy and Governance in Europe » at the University of Tübingen. I am fortunate to have spent two semesters abroad, one of them with CIVIS. These opportunities have shaped my personal and academic development. As CIVIS ambassador I am eager to help other students navigate their experiences abroad. Furthermore, I hope to create networks necessary to facilitate growing alliances between universities. I am sure, that Higher Education Institutions in Europe can only benefit from the CIVIS community. I hope to contribute, share my knowledge and obtain new insights.

Contact: alicia.ogwumike@student.uni-tuebingen.de

Julia Klumbach

CIVIS has given me a lot of great opportunities for my personal and professional development. Not only has it allowed me to spend a whole semester abroad, but it made it possible for me to participate in shorty term experiences during which I met a variety of amazing people with personal and academic backgrounds that are different than mine.

Here lies, in my opinion, the biggest impact that CIVIS can have on its students: It gives us a platform to meet and to interact and to become more accepting and tolerant people together. 

Contact: Julia.klumbach@student.uni-tuebingen.de

Marie-Kristin Krüger

My name is Marie-Kristin Krüger and I study Medicine in the 4th year at the university of Tübingen. I have just come back from my year abroad in Italy. I enjoyed having this opportunity so much that now I would like to support others in their international experience.

I believe that having CIVIS as a common platform for education and research is a key element for European collaboration. That is why I want to make students aware of the alliance and the possibilities they have with CIVIS. Especially intercultural exchange and learning as well as using foreign languages is an area I want to strengthen and encourage other students in.

Contact: marie-kristin.krueger@student.uni-tuebingen.de