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Kenneth Butler is a passionate actor and director from Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance from Columbus State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Acting at The Guildford School of Acting. Kenny is committed to increasing representation and accessibility in the arts, particularly for minority communities. He has led initiatives such as Theatre of Color, which raised awareness of diversity in theatre, and currently serves as the International Student Representative at GSA. He aims to create a traveling theatre company that reimagines classic works through minority perspectives and develops new experimental projects that inspire and uplift marginalized communities. Kenny believes that theatre has the power to invoke positive change and is dedicated to expanding the scope of minority representation both on stage and in the classroom. This scholarship will enable Kenny to continue his studies, reduce his financial burden, and further his mission to create theatre that inspires and uplifts marginalized voices.
Khadajah Muhammad was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh where she received a bachelor’s degree in political science while minoring in the Administration of Justice and achieving a global studies certificate in Peace, Conflict, and Security Studies. She has a passion and a commitment to positive social impact for marginalized communities both locally and internationally. Khadajah continually works to be the change she wants to see in the world. She enjoys spending time volunteering with international NGOs and local nonprofits that focus on increasing human services and quality of life. She has interned with the VSFS with USAID. She completed the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs program, and worked in the private sector on the IT side for a philanthropy-focused consulting company. Her languages include intermediate Spanish and novice Arabic. She is a 2024 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellow and is completing a Masters program at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Bologna, Italy.
Jamie-Lukas Campbell is a PhD researcher at Queen’s University Belfast, where his work explores the intersection of Blackness and queerness within the US military, focusing on the lasting impact of Don't Ask, Don't Tell on Black queer service members. Originally from New York, Jamie-Lukas’s research seeks to center the experiences of Black queer Americans, challenging traditional narratives in public policy and history. In addition to his research, he created the TUS Initiative—a project aimed at driving conversations around leadership, equity, and inclusion within both academic spaces and the wider community.
Providing insight into what studying abroad entails and the benefits and opportunities it can offer. Students will be equipped with the knowledge to help decide if studying abroad is for them.
Guiding students through the process of researching, evaluating, and selecting the location and study abroad program that best aligns with their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Preparing students with an overview is essential for a successful start to their study abroad experience. This includes tips for traveling, cultural adjustment, and health and safety.
Helping students develop practical skills in areas like cross-cultural communication, navigating unfamiliar environments, and managing health and safety.
Demystifying the process of securing scholarships, grants, and other financial aid to make study abroad accessible for students from all backgrounds.
Guiding in-depth discussions and activities where students can deepen their cultural awareness and broaden their understanding of diverse worldviews. Additionally, students will learn strategies for experiencing as much local culture as possible while staying safe once abroad.
Providing intensive language courses tailored to students’ destination countries, conversational practice with native speakers, and cultural context and etiquette tied to language use. Additionally, students will have access to resources for continued language learning once abroad.
Ariventures Abroad provides sustainability consulting to help make informed choices to minimize environmental and local impact while exploring the world. We prioritize eco-friendly practices to reduce our carbon footprint.