Meet the International Student Ambassadors
Our International Student Ambassadors are a diverse group of student leaders who provide
support for our international students. Student Ambassadors organize campus events,
provide campus tours, and serve as welcoming guides during new international student
orientation. The International Ambassador Program teaches new skills, provides professional
development and allows international students to create a community in which their
unique skills and talents are valued and supported.
Ahmed Elgammal
Ahmed is from Egypt. He moved to the U.S. three years ago to pursue his dream of becoming
an engineer. Spring 2021 will be his third semester at CSM. After he graduated from
a five-year industrial school, he studied mechatronics in Ain Shams University in
Egypt, which added a lot to his experience in the field and gave him the opportunity
to discover what he loves. What he likes to do in his free time is see the world from
the sky. He likes to fly his drone and capture the breathtaking view from above. He
also rides his motorcycle whenever he has a chance.
Ahmed’s Drop-In Hours
Myet Chael Phone
Myet Chael Phone is an international student from Myanmar. This is her second year
at CSM and she will be transferring in Fall 2021. She majored in Architecture because
of her interest in designing and passion to create a sustainable environment with
safe space and infrastructure. Other than that, she enjoys drawing, cooking, and watching
movies. Travelling is also one of her favorite things to do. Her bucket list to go
would be Japan, Paris, and Greece because the environment and culture they have is
something she is not familiar with and she is interested in it.
Myet’s Drop-In Hours
Taynara Vicente de Macedo
Taynara was born and raised in Brazil. She came to the U.S. in 2015 to study English.
Currently, she is a student at CSM and expects her Associate Degree in Business Management
along with a certificate in Human Resources in fall 2021. She enjoys helping people,
learning about other cultures, and exchanging experiences. She likes to go hiking
on the weekends and during her free time. Other than that, she loves to spend time with her family, especially her little boy.
Taynara's Drop-In Hours
Dilek Duygu Yavuz
Dilek grew up in Turkey and came to the US four years ago. Before settling down in
California, she visited about 15 countries and lived on the European and African continents.
She speaks Turkish, French and English. She is in her second year at CSM studying
psychology and wants to get a master’s degree in that field to work in educational
and research institutions. When not studying and helping International students, she
is keen on running 5K, baking healthy treats, and traveling.
Dilek's Drop-In Hours
