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IPSL Student Profiles

Over the past 25 years, IPSL has accepted students from over 400 institutions of higher education, with majors ranging from sociology to chemistry to international development. IPSL students are united by their academic curiosity, desire to serve, interest in other cultures, and sense of adventure. To learn more about IPSL programs and students, we invite you to explore the experiences of some of our alumni.

	Amy Sorenson Czech Republic, Spring 2002 Amy liked her spring semester in Prague so much, she decided to return in the Fall.
	Ashley Bristowe Philippines, 1995 On IPSL’s program in Manila, Philippines, Ashley discovered that her service experiences combined with the academic studies at Trinity College allowed her to enter Philippine culture and make a real difference in the lives of local people.
	Carrie Pavlik Jamaica, Spring 2005 Carrie’s IPSL experience in Jamaica led her to join the Peace Corps.
	Christine Bayles Ecuador - Quito, 1997 Christine’s interest in other cultures took her to Ecuador on the IPSL Quito program, and eventually led to a Ph.D. in Socio-Cultural Anthropology.
	David Sugarman India, January 1999 David’s interests have led him around the world and to pursue a master’s degree in International Health at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
	Hanna Jacobsen Jamaica, Spring 2006 Hanna’s “lifestyle and worldview significantly changed” during her IPSL semester in Jamaica.
	Kara Ford Mexico, Fall 1999 Kara’s experience working with a young disabled man in Mexico has shaped her life and career choice.
	Megan Barbano-Maxwell MA in International Service, (Mexico) 2000 Megan wrote her thesis about volunteerism in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and is now Director of Mentoring Services at Big Brothers Big Sisters International in Philadelphia.
	Sarah Pearlman MA in International Service, (Jamaica) 2003 Sarah’s interest in food supply and distribution was a central theme to her M.A. program. She now works for as Manager of Volunteer Services for City Harvest, a food rescue program in New York.
	Sebastian Tonkin India, Spring 2003 Sebastian's gap year took him across Europe and eventually to India on IPSL's Kolkata program.
	Sofia Jasani India, Spring 2005 On the IPSL India program, Sofia served at Shishu Bhavan, Mother Teresa’s home for orphaned children in Kolkata.
	Stephanie Cochran Mexico & France, Summer & Fall 1999 Stephanie experienced two different cultures by participating in the IPSL summer program in Guadalajara, Mexico, followed by an IPSL semester program in Montpellier, France.
	Steven Lize MA in International Service, (Jamaica) 1997 Steve’s IPSL M.A. in International Service led him to earn a doctorate in Sociology. Today, he works on human trafficking and modern slavery issues for Free the Slaves in Washington, D.C.