Students - European Odyssey - Hofstra University

Students from 2011

Sarah Clark

Sarah Clark, 21, of Westbury, NY, is a senior finance major. She is starting a job at Bloomberg in June and is excited that the Odyssey will allow her the opportunity to travel before graduation. She is most looking forward to visiting Greece and Italy and hopes the Odyssey will give her a better understanding of herself and the world. This is her first trip to Europe.

Tom DiBlasi

Tom DiBlasi, 19, is a sophomore psychology major from Merrick, NY. He is active in Hofstra University Honors College and loves playing basketball, running and collecting baseball cards. He is most looking forward to traveling to Spain and Greece with the Odyssey and hopes to learn a lot about European culture. The Odyssey is his first trip to Europe.

Michael Dickerson

Michael Dickerson, 20, of Romulus, NY, is a sophomore majoring in history and economics. His interests include baseball, basketball, golf, and reading biographies. The European Odyssey is his first trip to Europe and he is most looking forward to visiting Germany and Greece. He hopes to gain a better understanding of other cultures and to come away from this experience with many great stories to share.

Nadir Khan

Nadir Khan of Roslyn, NY, is a 19-year-old sophomore majoring in political science. He is involved with SGA, the Hofstra Association of Graphic Arts, the South Asian Student Association, Relay for Life and Helping Hands. He is most looking forward to visiting Greece and hopes the Odyssey will allow him to gain a better understanding of European politics and expand his cultural horizons. He hopes to someday pursue a career in law.

Alexi Knock

Alexi Knock, 19, is a journalism and political science major from Birmingham, MI. The sophomore hopes to someday attend law school and pursue a career in law. She would also love to be a freelance writer for a daily New York newspaper. She is involved with The Chronicle, Ed 2010 and Big Brother, Big Sisters of Long Island. She is most looking forward to traveling to Portugal and Italy and says the Odyssey “will be an amazing way to learn. I have never been to Europe and am excited to learn more about different cultures.”

Allison Redman

Allison Redman, 21, of Mullica Hill, NJ, is a senior majoring in global studies and geography. Her dream is to work for National Geographic, and she’s currently a peer teacher for the Global Studies and Geography Department. She is most excited about visiting Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic and says, “This trip and traveling around a continent and the world has always been my dream.”

Timothy (TJ) Samson

Timothy (TJ) Samson, 22, is a senior from Saint Albans, VT. The finance major hopes to someday work as a financial adviser or become a CEO. He is currently involved with the Hofstra American Marketing Association, lacrosse and the SGA. He has been to France, Germany and Italy, previously, and is most looking forward to traveling to Greece with the Odyssey.

Amber Sass

Amber Sass, 19, is a sophomore from Higganum, CT. She is majoring in global studies and hopes the European Odyssey will give her a better understanding of European cultures. She is most looking forward to visiting Germany and Greece.

Hannah Skahill

Hannah Skahill, 20, of Memphis, TN, is a sophomore majoring in global studies and psychology. Her career goals include someday working at the United Nations. Hannah participated in last year’s (2010) European Odyssey and loved it. She is looking forward to visiting Italy, Germany, Portugal and Spain, and hopes this year’s experience will allow her to become more responsible and well-rounded.

Liz Weeden

Liz Weeden, is from the Finger Lake region in NY. The 20-year-old public relations major hopes to someday work for a PR firm and – specifically – in corporate or travel public relations. She is involved with SGA, WRHU, and she is a Hofstra admissions Pride Guide. She says, “The European Odyssey is an opportunity to experience amazing cultures and see historic and significant places. It’s like a dream!” She is most looking forward to traveling to Italy and Greece.

Kirsten White

Kirsten White, 20, is a political science and global studies major from Littleton, CO. The sophomore hopes to someday work in environmental or international law or for an NGO (non-governmental organization). Her interests include skiing, running, reading and traveling. Kirsten is most looking forward to seeing Portugal and hopes the Odyssey will give her a better understanding of the European Union and other cultures.