Gabi grew up in a small town in Massachusetts, where even being just 3/16ths Indonesian made her stand out. Now, about to spend a year teaching at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, she couldn’t be more excited to finally be connecting with that part of her heritage. She is especially looking forward to learning Bahasa! Gabi is about to graduate from American University in Washington, DC with a B.A. in International Studies, in which she concentrated on international development in South and Southeast Asia. She is particularly passionate about education for development and is thrilled to be gaining an insider perspective into the Indonesian education system. In the future, she hopes to continue to work in the region promoting access to education for girls. Gabi can’t wait for all the professional and personal growth a year with VIA will inevitably bring – but has to admit, she may be equally excited just for the food!