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About Us

InternationalStudent.com began operation in 1998, answering the calling of a continuously increasing international student population. The response to the site was tremendous and spurred the creation of several other domains. Over time, those sites developed into the International Student Network which is now the leading online resource for international students around the world. Our goal is to enable students to pursue their dreams of seeing the world and improving their education experience. We want to help students in every way imaginable to make them successful in their international education endeavors.

As international education continues to boom, we are committed to maintaining our leadership position by offering the best resources, information, services, and products for international students. On this site, the flagship of the International Student Network, you will find useful advice pages for studying in the USA, UK and Australia for international students, plus a dedicated study abroad center for US students who want to travel abroad. You will also find information on international student loans, student health insurance, international calling cards, scholarship tools, travel and other useful information to help get students prepared for their time abroad. All of our publications and online resources are made available free of charge and we intend to keep it that way.

InternationalStudent.com and the International Student Network is owned and operated by Envisage International Corporation. On other International Student Network sites, you will find even more tailored and specific information for international students.

The Team

Keith Clausen—President
Keith co-founded EIC in 2005 and as President, directs the overall strategy and operations of the company. Prior to forming EIC in 2005, he practiced law with Holland & Knight LLP in Washington DC and Amsterdam as a corporate lawyer, focusing on M&A and venture capital, then with the PGA TOUR in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida where he was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Florida College of Law.

Ross Mason—International Director
Ross joined InternationalStudent.com back in 2002, after graduating from the Nottingham Trent University in the UK with a First in BSc (Hons) Business and Technology. Ross has lived all around the world including LA, New York, Boston, London, Hong Kong and now in Leipzig Germany. Ross describes his work at InternationalStudent.com as "a jack of all trades" doing some web work, marketing and generally heading up the international development of the site.

Bryanna Davis—Director
Bryanna joined InternationalStudent.com in 2011 after her return to the United States from working abroad in China. She joined the company due to her interest in international education and business that was sparked by her own study abroad experience in Wales. Bryanna is originally from Missouri and is a recent graduate from the University of Central Missouri.

Juncal Caballero—Marketing Coordinator/Translator
Juncal joined EIC in March 2017. Originally from Mexico, she has always shown interest in international experiences. She has lived in Germany and Ireland and has traveled around Europe, South America and Oceania. She received her Bachelor's degree in Translation and helps us in the Mexico City office.

Greg Heindel—Email Marketing Manager
Gregory Heindel joined EIC in February of 2018. He is a Florida native and has worked in marketing for 6 years as a website developer and online marketing manager in the Greater Jacksonville Area.

Phu Nguyen—Content Manager
Phu is an alumnus to the University of South Florida in Tampa, and Florida International University in Miami, with Bachelors of the Arts in Communications and English Education. A freelance writer for over a decade, her portfolio includes working with Nokia, the Georgia Aquarium, and articles in major online publications such as The Huffington Post. Phu joined Envisage as the Content Manager in October of 2018.

Emil Gallant—Director of Technology
Emil joined InternationalStudent.com in 2006 as the Director of Technology. Previously, he worked in Silicon Valley for more than 15 years – for some of the biggest software and hardware companies in the world, including Borland International, Apple, Motorola, Starfish Software, and Novell. His job at InternationalStudent.com consists of developing robust web server applications, designing new websites and using the latest technology to enhance the online presence of InternationalStudent.com.

Annemarie Estrada—Director of Client Services
Annemarie joined the company in early 2008 and has transformed the customer service department into a model of efficiency and responsiveness. Annemarie's experience working with international businesses and people provides her a level of insight into the needs and concerns of the international students, travelers and advisors she talks with every day. She also directs much of the outbound marketing of the company, and represents EIC at various international education conferences.

Jennifer Frankel—Director of Financial Services
Jennifer joined the EIC in the beginning of 2009 because of her commitment to International Education.  She has lived and worked abroad including Chile, Costa Rica and London. Jennifer is a recent graduate of the University of Florida where she holds a Masters in International Business and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration.

Dana Luther—Senior Web Application Architect
Dana joined Envisage International Corp. at the beginning of 2011. She has been developing web sites and dynamic applications since '96 and is passionate about providing a friendly and engaging online experience for every user. Dana is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Architecture.

Morrison Kwong—Chinese Marketing Specialist
Morrison joined InternationalStudent.com. in early 2012. Originally from Hong Kong, he came to the United States to study as an international student. Morrison is a graduate of the University of North Florida with a Bachelor in International Business.

Sutherland Beever—Client Services Manager
Sutherland joined the team in early 2014 after receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of North Florida. She has had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Europe, which instilled an unwavering passion of international travel. This, combined with her strong interest in Marketing, led her to join the Envisage team.

Leah Hammond—Customer Service Manager
Leah's passion for international travel and her background in customer relations brought her to Envisage International. She received her Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Florida State University.

James Lewis—Web Developer
James is one of our newest software developers. He joined EIC in 2016 and has a passion for building scalable web applications and designing interactive user interfaces. He is currently working towards his Bachelors Degree in Computer Science at the University of North Florida.

Nate Bockoven—Web Developer
Nate joined EIC in early 2016. He worked as a pest control technician before switching career paths to the glamorous IT field where he continues the tradition of squashing bugs. He studied web development in Sacramento, CA. Nate has built and managed award-winning online tools catering to government and education sectors. When not in the office, you'll usually find him building web applications for fun, playing video games, or binge-watching something; the typical nerd.

Yessica Prato—Marketing Manager
Yessica joined the team in 2016. Originally from Colombia, she migrated to the United States in 2005 with her family. While living in Kansas, she attended Kansas State University but relocated to Florida. Currently working toward a Bachelor's degree in Biology, her interest in education and international studies along with her experience in bilingual customer service led her to EIC. When not in the office, you'll find her submerged in a good book or with her three dogs at the beach.

Klare Paul—Accounting and HR Manager
Klare joined EIC in late 2016. She has a BS in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State. Prior to joining EIC, she worked in the commercial real estate and non-profit fields for several years.

Alejandra Ramirez Gomez—Marketing Manager
Alex joined the team in 2016. Originally from Mexico, she came to EIC driven by her interest in international customer service. Her background includes teaching English as a second language, graphic design for advertising and education, photography and translation services. She currently lives in Mexico City where she helps us with the Spanish speaking market approach.

Ramez Stephen—Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Living in Germany and originally from Jordan, he is all about the intercultural experience. Having his bachelor degree in Business and working experience with students, Ramez and EIC share the same passions. 

Sally McLeod—Marketing Manager
Sally joined EIC in early 2015. Sally has had the opportunity to live and work abroad in Australia, London, and the Netherlands. After graduating from UNF with a Bachelor's in Psychology, she went on to fulfill her passion for travel which took her throughout South America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Working with internationals and facilitating travel abroad is what brought Sally to Envisage.

Alexis Ponce—Marketing Coordinator
Alexis joined EIC in February 2018 and works in the Mexico City office. Originally from the Yucatán peninsula, she has a degree in Visual Arts and has always had an interest in languages. She is currently learning Japanese and Swedish, enjoys translating between English and Spanish, and loves meeting people from different cultures.