Meet Our International Student Ambassadors
Our International Student Ambassadors are excited to chat with you about any questions regarding academics or life as a College of Charleston international student. Feel free to contact them via email or Instagram.
Alexandros (Alex) Katsikaris
Email: katsikarisa@cofc.edu
Instagram: cofcalex
What is your favorite CofC class? Abnormal psychology
What is your career goal? Not a set career goal yet, but I am thinking about going to medical school and becoming a psychiatrist.
Hobbies and interests: Sports (especially basketball and soccer), traveling, spending time with my friends, and meeting new people.
What CofC clubs/organizations are you part of? Intramural basketball and the REACH program
What is your favorite thing to do at CofC on the weekends or after class? I love exploring the city of Charleston and going to the beach in my free time.
About me:
Why did you choose College of Charleston?
One of the main reasons why I chose the College of Charleston was the atmosphere of Charleston. The city really reminds me of Europe, and the people are always happy.
International Alumni
Meet Jose Chiriboga, a recent graduate from Ecuador. He’s shaking up the fashion industry by paying his employees a living wage and using second-hand denim to eliminate waste and offer a beautiful product. Through the entrepreneurship program he found great mentors who helped him succeed.
Meet Roland A. Cruickshank '94. As president of University Methodist Hospital in Tennessee, he is a community leader with a passion for patient care. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Roland was a member of the College of Charleston basketball team. He remembers is time at the College positively, despite the grueling basketball practices. For Roland, the College was a place where he developed the skills he needed to follow his dreams.