Mark Reid
Director of International Admission

"Every year we visit over 60 cities around the world to meet with prospective students and their families. Check out our travel schedule."

Hometown: Concord, New Hampshire
Favorite place on campus: The School of Business patio next to the canal
Best part about being a Cane: The opportunity to interact with so many amazing students and families from all over the world

E-mail Mark
(305) 284-2271

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Juan P. Alvarez
Associate Director of International Admission

" Remember your University of Miami Identification number that we assign each applicant. Students should use this number in all correspondence with the University of Miami."

Hometown: Medellín, Colombia and Central Falls, RI
Favorite place on campus: Having lunch near the canal by the School of Business
Best part of being a Cane: During a ten-minute walk around campus hearing two or three different languages

E-mail Juan
(305) 284-2271

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Elissar Kurban
Assistant Director of International Admission

"Students should consider the importance of education within a diverse setting; our world is turning into a global village! They need to be prepared to interact and communicate effectively with people from different parts of the world. Diversity enriches the educational experience in many ways; it promotes personal growth, it fosters mutual respect, and it erases stereotyped preconceptions. We learn more about different cultures by interacting with those whose experiences, beliefs, and perspectives are different from our own."

Hometown: Lebanon
Favorite place on campus: The fountain surrounded by stone benches and tables, in front of Merrick building
Best part about being a Cane: Being part of such a diverse and dynamic community gives me a strong feeling of belonging. No matter which part of the world you come from, at UM you find a home away from home.

E-mail Elissar
(305) 284-2271

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