MEET YOUR FRONT DESK STAFF

Hello! My name is Karuna Owens and I am a junior studying Engineering, Design, and Society here at Colorado School of Mines. In addition, I am minoring in Humanitarian Engineering and focusing on areas such as Healthcare and Infrastructure. In my Freshman year, I was lucky enough to study abroad in Antibes, France, a beautiful coastal town in the South of France. Living abroad taught me a lot and I am grateful for the incredible friends, cultural experiences, and knowledge I gained along the way. My favorite part about studying abroad is learning how to adapt to a new environment you’re in. When you look back you realize how much bigger your worldview has gotten and those thoughts and experiences are ones you will carry through with you for the rest of your life. Whether that’s in your career, workplace, or social interactions. Studying abroad will change your life!

Hi! My name is Sazel Pokharel and I’m a junior in Electrical Engineering. In the Spring 2025 semester, I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain at Comillas Pontifical University and it was an amazing experience! I got to immerse myself in Spanish culture, travel all throughout Spain, and also visit other European countries. I learned a lot about independence and made some lifelong friends and memories. I highly recommend studying abroad!

My name is Charlotte. I am a second-year environmental engineering student. In addition to that I am minoring in public affairs through the McBride honors program, I am a technical lead for Mines Without Borders, a peer mentor, and hoping to go back abroad in spring 2026! I am from Palisade, Colorado and did the First Year Semester Abroad Experience program last year going to Antibes, France. Studying abroad was the best decision I ever made, and it opened my eyes to a life I never thought I could have!

Hi, my name is Gerardo Razo. I’m an international student from Mexico City, currently a junior studying Electrical Engineering. In my free time, I usually like watching all types of sports, from football to golf. I’m also a huge fan of the Denver Broncos, which is the main reason I came to study in Denver.