Amanda Solomon
Web/Graphic Designer
I was born and raised in South Texas and have been there ever since. I enjoy capturing the beauty that is Texas through photography. I travel throughout the state in search of that rare bird or scenic photo that has invoked me to travel to that destination. My passion has led me to return to college in hopes of acquiring a degree in wildlife management. My husband and I share a photography business, with nature photography as our priority. We spend many hours trekking up and down trails, kayaking, and with fellow birding and wildlife enthusiasts for sit down studies. When I am not capturing a shot of a bird or striking landscape, I work with people and offer photography services for weddings and small events.
Kelsey Schumaker
Public Relations
My name is Kelsey Schumaker and I’m a junior at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. I’m majoring in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in psychology, and currently hold the public relations position for the travel and photography club. Traveling is my get away from the busy day to day life that most of us seem to face. When not busy with school or work, I love to venture out and explore the world and see the miraculous sights that surround me. As a college student, I tend to be extremely adventurous and like to explore unfamiliar areas while capturing those moments with my camera for memorable keepsakes.
Visiting Vancouver, Canada
August 2012
Visiting Vancouver, Canada
August 2012
Vanessa Valdez
Researcher
I am currently a junior at Texas A&M University- Kingsville, and studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist
with an emphasis in Theatre Arts. During my free time, I enjoy being involved in organizations on campus such as Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc., Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society, and the League of United Latin American Citizens. Throughout my career, I have been given many amazing opportunities to travel. I have been to places such as: London, England, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Ohio. I will be traveling to New York, Las Vegas, and Louisiana in the near future. Being a member of Global Connect gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with others and provide them with a better travel experience.
Me at the Alamo, April 2011
with an emphasis in Theatre Arts. During my free time, I enjoy being involved in organizations on campus such as Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc., Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society, and the League of United Latin American Citizens. Throughout my career, I have been given many amazing opportunities to travel. I have been to places such as: London, England, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Ohio. I will be traveling to New York, Las Vegas, and Louisiana in the near future. Being a member of Global Connect gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with others and provide them with a better travel experience.
Me at the Alamo, April 2011
Adriana Martinez
Researcher
I am a junior in Texas A&M University, Kingsville, majoring in Communication Science and Disorders. I have
been in Texas close to five years, and had previously been traveling. Since I was born, in Nairobi, Kenya, traveling has been part of my life. Living in different countries such as Spain, Mexico, England, and Switzerland gave me the
opportunity to learn a new language, meet great people, and experience things I wouldn’t have otherwise. I have visited other countries as well, and would like to travel to many others. As researcher for Global Connect, my goal is to give students the best information to make it easy and accessible for them to study abroad. I would strongly encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity to go abroad, and expand their knowledge of the world.
Me in Les Diablerets,
Switzerland
January 2007
been in Texas close to five years, and had previously been traveling. Since I was born, in Nairobi, Kenya, traveling has been part of my life. Living in different countries such as Spain, Mexico, England, and Switzerland gave me the
opportunity to learn a new language, meet great people, and experience things I wouldn’t have otherwise. I have visited other countries as well, and would like to travel to many others. As researcher for Global Connect, my goal is to give students the best information to make it easy and accessible for them to study abroad. I would strongly encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity to go abroad, and expand their knowledge of the world.
Me in Les Diablerets,
Switzerland
January 2007
Marlina Rivera
Graphic/Web Desginer
My name is Marlina Alexandra Rivera; I was born at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. I am the oldest
of a younger brother, John Nicolas Rivera, 14. I graduated in 2010 from Lyford High School, Lyford, Texas. I am
currently studying Communication Sciences and Disorders at Texas A&M University Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas.
My expect graduation year is May 2014. Also, for the past two years I have been employed as a cashier at the local H-E-B. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as baking, taking pictures as an amateur photographer,
reading non-fiction books and watching TV. I often travel to San Antonio, Texas to visit family and friends, as well as spend family vacations in the big city too.
Me visisting the Texas State Capital in Austin, TX
May 2012
of a younger brother, John Nicolas Rivera, 14. I graduated in 2010 from Lyford High School, Lyford, Texas. I am
currently studying Communication Sciences and Disorders at Texas A&M University Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas.
My expect graduation year is May 2014. Also, for the past two years I have been employed as a cashier at the local H-E-B. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as baking, taking pictures as an amateur photographer,
reading non-fiction books and watching TV. I often travel to San Antonio, Texas to visit family and friends, as well as spend family vacations in the big city too.
Me visisting the Texas State Capital in Austin, TX
May 2012
Breanne Carr
Writer/Copy-Editor
Born and raised in Richmond, Texas, and currently a Range and Wildlife Major at Texas A&M Kingsville. I have been traveling with my parents since I was born. Almost every summer for 20 years I have been on a vacation somewhere. I have traveled out of the U.S. to Costa Rica, Mexico, and Canada, and have been to many states in the U.S. My favorite thing to do on vacation is to see as much of thearea as I can, along with squeezing in a fishing trip somewhere along the way. I have always taken many pictures when I’m on vacation, and they’re always a good way to look back at where I have been.
Me with my Mahi Mahi,
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
July 2011
Me with my Mahi Mahi,
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
July 2011