Global journeys. Lifelong impact.
Our alumni are proof that global experiences change more than perspectives, they shape futures. Each fellow and mentee is what happens when access, preparation, and purpose align.
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From classrooms to continents
Fellows don't just earn their degrees abroad.
The ACM Fellowship supports Black American graduate students as they pursue advanced degrees around the world. Fellows immerse themselves in new cultures, volunteer with local communities, and return home with a global perspective that shapes every step of their growth.
Our fellows have represented Ariventures Abroad across England, Northern Ireland, Italy, Costa Rica, and Egypt, studying everything from performing arts to international relations to indigenous peace studies. They came back with more than academic knowledge: a sense of belonging in the global community, and a clearer sense of how their voices can shape it. Study abroad isn't the end of the journey. It's the beginning.
Jamie-Lukas Campbell
Kenneth Butler
Mykia Washington
Lauren Ross
Guided by experience, connected by purpose
More than guidance. Connection.
The Ariventures Abroad Mentorship Program bridges the gap between aspiration and achievement. Our mentors are ACM Fellows and alumni who have studied or worked abroad, and they share their lived experience to help students prepare for the realities of global education and professional life.
Meet a few of the students they're walking with.
Mugisha Françoise
An undergraduate in political science and international relations, and founder of Africa Youth for Green Environment. A climate justice and human rights advocate and 2025 BPIA Ambassador, focused on youth empowerment and global education.
Keith G. Pemberton II
A junior pursuing a joint B.A./M.A. in History with certificates in Arabic and Energy Studies. His research spans the Global South, decolonization, and international law, and he has worked with the Library of Congress and the Jackson School of Global Affairs.
Zahra Rahimi
A political science major and film minor, and founder of Zahra Insight Academy, a nonprofit promoting education for Afghan girls and women. She pairs global affairs with storytelling to advocate for girls' education and empowerment.
Be part of the next cohort
Whether you're a student ready to go or a supporter who knows what one trip can do, there's a place for you here.