Neely Farren
I am a graduate student in the Rhetoric and Technical Communication program at MTU. I am in the process of completing my dissertation on the topic of Narrative Identity, that is, the way our identities are shaped through the stories we are born into, the stories we tell about ourselves and the stories we tell about others.  When we understand that we come to know ourselves through individual and cultural narratives, it becomes apparent that who we understand ourselves to be will affect the ways that we relate to each other, especially when our narratives differ from the narratives of others.This work is especially relevant to the mission statement of the Canterbury House International Tutoring Center, where we are dedicated to working with international students and their spouses to help them improve their conversational English, reading and writing skills, and cultural understanding. Some of our international students are returning the favor and teaching English speakers their language and improving our understanding of their culture. In this way, the Canterbury House is an example of how it is possible for people from different cultures to share their narratives, thereby improving the relationships we have with others.

Mariana (Mare) Mueller is a masters student in the rhetoric and  
technical communication program, in the humanities department.

   Patrick Walls

I am a person of many travels. I have lived all over the US and in Belgium and Iraq. I am a business student at Finlandia University.

Jessica Racine

I grew up in Ishpeming, MI and graduated from Westwood High School in 2008.  I'm currently majoring in Exercise Science in hopes of going to medical school after graduating from Michigan Tech.  I'm on the varsity women's basketball team at Michigan Tech.  I started working at the Canterbury House to meet a new diverse group of people.  I've loved it thus far!  I'm traveling to Tanzania and Kenya this summer with Biology Without Borders--University of Minnesota Chapter to work with a group in diabetes testing and working in the hospitals there.  In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, playing cards, and being outside.

    David Klco

I am a second year Computer Engineering major at Michigan Tech, I like carpentry, skiing, biking, and fishing. I love to learn about other cultures and meet interesting people!

   Justin Kalies
I am a 2nd year Michigan Tech. student. My major is chemical engineering. I enjoy rowing, watching sports, and hanging with friends. I also really enjoy tutoring the students at the Canterbury house.

   Susie LaCasse
I am a communication and culture studies major at MTU with a minor in diversity studies. I love being back in school again after many years, and I truly love working with all the people at the canterbury house! I love to learn about people and their customs, and also like to share the US culture and my Native American culture with them.

    Trish Goggin
I'm a fourth-year Communication and Culture Studies major (graduating in the spring!) from Cadillac, Mi. I love getting involved on campus--I am a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, and I've been in a number of productions with the Visual and Performing Arts Department. After I graduate, I'd like to earn my TESL certification and teach English abroad.

   Amber Bageris
Although I am originally from the metro Detroit area, I consider home to be Houghton, MI. I absolutely love the scenery that every season has to offer. But I enjoy the people and the atmosphere much more. If given the opportunity I would live here for the rest of my life.

Other than traveling and learning about different cultures, I have two passions. One is Dance, the other is solutions to environmental problems. With dance, I pretty much love every form. I have aspirations to make it to a competition with ballroom dance, as well as own my own studio to teach any other forms of dance.

While I am on campus I am pretty busy. I am in a sorority, Delta Phi Epsilon, which is truly a home away from home. I am very fortunate to have such great sisters. Another organization I am involved in is the Michigan Tech Dance Team.

   Alexander Michels

I am a graduate student in the Geology department of Michigan Tech. Currently I am enrolled in the PCMI(Peace Corps Master's International) program. Where I will be able to work on my Master's degree and do Peace Corps service at the same time.

   Sara Nutt

Degree
Chemistry/Math Secondary Education

What else am I involved in?
I am currently an active member of Delta Zeta

What am I doing at the Canterbury House? 
I am completing a requirement of filling some volunteer tutoring hours in order to finish my degree.  Thankfully I love it and you might see my face again next semester!  :-)

What are my plans after I graduate?
I am going to be the official "Miss Nutt" and teaching out west (I hope) but I will take any teaching job I can get!  :-)

Justin  Buzzo

I am a twenty-one year old senior at Finlandia University. I am majoring in Elementary Education and concentrating in social studies and mathematics. I was born in Ontonagon, Michigan on June 1, 1988. My parents are John and Colleen Buzzo and my brother is John R. Buzzo. I am the Vice President of the Student Senate at Finlandia University, President of the International Club, Co-President of the Educational Club and a member of the Campus Enrichment Committee.

Becky Bender

 I am a first year civil engineering student at Michigan Tech. I grew up in Escanaba, MI just a couple hours south of Houghton, in a family with four kids and a bunch of animals. Some of my hobbies include reading, making music, gardening, and playing outdoors. Canterbury House has been a great place for me to meet interesting and diverse people in a very comfortable way, and if you are reading this, I hope you will stop by. 
Peace"