Samantha has just arrived in Kiev, Ukraine (formerly part of Russia) from Kocaeli, Turkey (near Istanbul) for an incredible opportunity! As the first American student attending the University of Kocaeli through Marquette University's study abroad program, Sam was selected by the Atlantic Treaty Association (NATO) to attend the 55th General Assembly in Kiev this weekend as an American delegate. Pretty cool! She is hoping to secure funding and words of encouragement for the trip, so here's your chance to say hello! Click on the link at the right.------>