Traveler Bio

Ciao! Hello!

My name is Michelle Cao, and I am a 21-year-old student studying Public Health to become a future Physician Assistant! I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, where I go to college. In my free time, I love to cook and bake, travel, and play tennis! I am currently studying abroad in Italy, in a small town in the northern central region of the country, called Reggio Emilia, home to the famous parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar. In addition to studying here, I am teaching English to young kids at an elementary school and working at a place to help kids with disabilities. I cannot wait to share with you my adventures and learn more about you!

Salute! Cheers!

Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!