Meet the 2022 Class

  • Crystal Avila

    Shy, Funny, Emotional

  • Claire Dombrowski

    Dependable, Versatile, Attentive

  • Denisa Neda

    Introvert, Intelligent, Adventurous

  • Husayn Naqvi

    Affable, Adaptable, Adventurous

  • Itzel Villagomez

    Easy-going, Graceful, Attentive

  • Jatziry Buastamante

    Amiable, Empowered, Exuberant

  • Marlen Zenteno

    Kind, Compassionate, Attentive

  • Mya Kilgore

    Gentle, Cool, Badass

  • Phoenix Sanchez

    Creative, Extrovert, Metallica Enthusiast

  • Soumia Kaltimi

    Passionate, Reserved, Ambitious

  • Taina Gerena

    Thoughtful, Energetic, Friendly

  • Tatiana Montano

    Creative, Enthusiastic, Grounded

  • Yan Kyaw

    Friendly, Fun, Personable

Meet the Study Abroad Student Leaders

Anissa and Anmar joined the First Year Flames Abroad in Costa as student leaders. They led small group discussions, offered advice to students, helped with logistics, and were all around amazing in supporting students every single day of the program in Costa Rica!


  • FYFA Alpha


FYFA Alpha

FYFA Alpha

Meet the FYFA PRogram Directors

Marc Mobley, Director, UIC New Student & Family Programs

Kyle Rausch, Executive Director, UIC Study Abroad

Jennifer Olson, Faculty Director, UIC College of Education