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Cultural Differences Diversity Abroad How to Move Around Things to do on your own Sustainability Tips Mailing Instructions Shopping
Emergencies, Health & Safety
In Case of Emergency Culture Shock Health Insurance Health Onsite Safety Onsite Code of Conduct Independent Travel Form
Voting From Abroad
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Welcome to
Gold Coast

Grace Gutwein

Gold Coast Site Director

The Site Director is CIS Abroad's On-Site staff.  Their job is to support the CIS Abroad students throughout their on-site study abroad experience. They serve as a cultural liaison, organizing excursions, cultural activities, and providing invaluable guidance on everything from the local cuisine to navigating public transportation.  If students run into any issues while abroad - Grace is there to help provide resources and guidance.  

Grace grew up on the East coast of Australia. She has been living on the Gold Coast for over 15 years and loves to show international students all the amazing places this coastal city has to offer while introducing them to the Australian culture and lifestyle. She has been working in the field of International Education for over a decade including as a Study Abroad Advisor at Bond University. She completed a Degree in Communications and Journalism and worked as an editor and freelance journalist for several years before moving into International Education. She has been lucky enough to travel and experience the culture and customs of some amazing culturally-diverse countries including Nepal, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, USA, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Mexico, Cuba, UK and Morocco. She loves that every country you visit opens your eyes to new ways of being; so important for cultivating a more empathetic and connected world.

Email Grace: ggutwein@cisabroadonsite.com 

 

Aubree Compton

Assistant Director of International Operations

The International Operations Director ensures that the study abroad program runs smoothly, overseeing on-site logistics, health and safety measures, and responding to emergencies. Aubree works closely with Grace to ensure that the program is set up and ready for students. Then, they work closely together when students are on-site to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible. Aubree may work directly with students if they have special requests, they experience an emergency, or if they need additional accommodations when they are abroad.  

Aubree comes from the cornfields of Iowa. After a life-changing semester abroad in San Sebastian, Spain, she realized that she wanted to dedicate her life and career to helping others have a transformative study abroad experience. She received her Masters in International Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has taught English in Spain, Colombia and Mexico, and has traveled to over 17 countries. Aubree brings over a decade of experience working in study abroad roles. In her free time she likes to study languages, listen to Led Zeppelin, befriend animals and the elderly, and find any reason to laugh.
 
Email Aubree: acompton@cisabroad.com 
 

 

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