As we get to know you through the application process to study abroad, it’s only fair that you know a bit about us too! Read on to learn more about the programs team behind all the emails and phone calls and our in-country staff who you will get to know during your time in Singapore. And, of course, feel free to contact us anytime if you have questions!
Meet Team Singapore
North America Staff
Paula Rivera Santos
Program Manager
China, Singapore & Vietnam
Born and raised in the island of Puerto Rico, Paula’s first experience abroad was when she went on a gastronomic trip in Europe during her junior year in college. Upon her return home, her passion for travel and adventure led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management in the University of Ana G. Mendez in Puerto Rico. With hopes of exploring her options of study abroad she discovered ISA, which presented her with the opportunity to venture off to South Korea as a marketing intern. Having had this life changing adventure, she realized that her eagerness to learn about different cultures had grown bigger and that she wanted to help others achieve their dreams of studying abroad.
Stuart Shreve
Internship Program Manager
SOUTH KOREA, JAPAN, CHINA, VIETNAM, HONG KONG, & SINGAPORE
Hi! My name is Stuart but feel free to call me “Stu”, it’s been my nickname ever since I was a kid. I was born in North Miami beach, but I was raised in the city of Pembroke Pines, Florida. When I was a kid, my parents would always take me on trips to Disney World, which first sparked a small flame for hospitality, hotels, and travel of course. Over time, we slowly started to travel to other states, to experience some of our Nation’s beautiful history, people, and landscapes. I have seen the White House and visited Times square. I will always remember attending Derek Jeter’s last game at Fenway Park in Boston, but most of all taking in the view of Grand Canyon was unlike anything I’d seen before. Even so, something was missing. I recently graduated from Florida International University in December ’21 with my bachelor’s in hospitality management and a focus on travel and tourism. In my time at FIU, I wanted to learn about international cultures and people so that I could continue learning about myself as an individual. I achieved this goal when I studied abroad remotely as an intern in Vietnam, and it was the best decision I ever made. It will be my pleasure to assist you along your journey in making this dream a reality.
Singapore Staff
Ram Prakash
Resident Director - Singapore
Born and raised in Singapore, Ram Prakash has spent the past 10 years working in social services and development. Prakash graduated from Northumbria University majoring in Counselling and Guidance and has led over 1,000 students through leadership and development programs. He is passionate in building a better community for future generations and is an active volunteer in the community. Ram is very excited to share his home country, Singapore, with students