Rusty

Rusty is a Senior Biology Pre-med major from small town WI. He enjoys playing soccer and this will be his second trip outside of the US.

Jonathan

Jonathan was born on a farm in Pennsylvania. He is a junior in a small college. He is the youngest of 5 kids. He likes to be outdoors and to play sports. He has been to 4 countries outside of the US.

Nate

Nate is a 23 year old senior from IL, He is the youngest of six, four boys and two girls. He is traveling outside of the US for the first time and excited to experience a different culture.

Abigail

Abigail just graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is her first time overseas. She is very excited to learn about the Turkish culture, loves working with people, and knows that this trip will be a life-changing experience.

Mike

Mike is a senior humanities major, who was born in northern WI, but has lived in 5 different states. Mike plays football and wrestles and would like to coach someday or perhaps teach. He has two sisters, one older and one younger.

Noah

Noah just moved to WI from sunny southern California. He loves going to new places, meeting new people, and is always up for an adventure.

Randa

Randa has a degree in English education, and loves traveling to learn about other cultures. This is her second time in Turkey, and she especially likes apple tea and real Turkish coffee!