--- title: "Meet Your Admissions Counselor: Giordana Mongardini" description: "Meet Your Admissions Counselor: Giordana Mongardini" image: https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/2016-04-06%2015.17.31%20(2).jpg --- [![JCULogo1](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo1.png?width=300&height=80&name=JCULogo1.png "JCULogo1")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) [![JCULogo2](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo2.png?width=300&height=82&name=JCULogo2.png "JCULogo2")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) - [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/undergraduate) - [Graduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/graduate) - [Study Abroad](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/study-abroad) - [Italian](https://blog.johncabot.edu/it/blog) - [Website](https://www.johncabot.edu/) - Filter By Topics - Scegli Il Topic # Meet Your Admissions Counselor: Giordana Mongardini September 8, 2017 SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/meet-admissions-counselor-giordana-mongardini](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/meet-admissions-counselor-giordana-mongardini) ![](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/2016-04-06%2015.17.31%20(2).jpg) SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/meet-admissions-counselor-giordana-mongardini](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/meet-admissions-counselor-giordana-mongardini) ![John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/JCUCrestWhiteonBlue-1.jpg) Written By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) Topic [Academics](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/academics) I was born and grew up in Rome, but thanks to my passion for languages, I have always felt connected with other countries and cultures from all over the world. In particular, the Anglo-American culture - which is why I always dreamed about pursuing my university studies in English. John Cabot University fulfilled that dream for me, and with the help of caring professors and dedicated staff I was able to achieve my goal of receiving a [liberal arts education from an American institution](http://www.johncabot.edu/academics/default.aspx). In 2015 I graduated with a [degree in International Affairs](http://www.johncabot.edu/academics/international-affairs-degree.aspx) which I chose due to my interest in politics and today’s globalized world. Since my graduation day, I have never lost contact with JCU and its community. I kept coming back as much as I could. John Cabot has been home for me from day one. I have also made sure to maintain all my relationships with JCU students, professors, and staff even after graduation, so I could still feel like a part of the big family I entered three years earlier. Later that year, I began my M.A. in European Studies at the LUISS School of Government; I wanted to continue studying in English while pursuing my area of study. While writing my Master's thesis, I was offered a wonderful internship experience at [UNICRI](http://news.johncabot.edu/2015/06/15/summer-school-unicri/) (thanks to John Cabot's [Center for Career Services](http://www.johncabot.edu/career-services/default.aspx)), during which I discovered my passion for training, education, and public relations all combined into one challenging but rewarding experience inside the United Nations system. Thanks to that experience, I grew a lot from a personal and professional point of view by developing events management skills as well as communication skills. Recently, I decided I wanted to continue to work in the education and training field by maintaining a close relationship with the public; that is why I came back to John Cabot as an intern, and then a staff member, working in the [Study Abroad Admissions Office](http://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/study-abroad-rome-italy/default.aspx). Here, I have found a great team who has helped me advance in my career as an Admissions Counselor and helped me find my way. Once again, JCU has offered me more than any institution I know and has encouraged me to go for new and challenging paths. I am planning to stay here at JCU and grow as much as I can by learning from the great community and staff. After all, John Cabot has never been about numbers, but about people and their journeys. I encourage everyone to come to Rome and experience what studying here at JCU means. I can undoubtedly say it was worth it! ![Giordana Mongardini](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/giordana-200x300.jpg?width=200&height=300&name=giordana-200x300.jpg) Giordana Mongardini Study Abroad Admissions Counselor Class of 2015 Hometown: Rome, Italy [Previous Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/academics/abroad-at-jcu-parents-perspective?hsLang=en) [View all posts](https://blog.johncabot.edu) [Next Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/going-global-exchange-giorgio-millesimi?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recommended Reading [Academics](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/academics?hsLang=en) ##### [Is a University Minor Worth It? 6 Questions to Help You Decide](https://blog.johncabot.edu/university-college-minor-programs?hsLang=en) By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) / August 21, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/university-college-minor-programs?hsLang=en) [Academics](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/academics?hsLang=en) ##### [From ENLUS to John Cabot University: Paola’s Journey to Academic Success](https://blog.johncabot.edu/enlus-english-program-rome?hsLang=en) By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) / March 20, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/enlus-english-program-rome?hsLang=en) [Academics](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/academics?hsLang=en) ##### [Study International Affairs in Rome: Learning Diplomacy at John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/study-international-affairs-rome?hsLang=en) By [Gemma Granato](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/gemma-granato) / March 13, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/study-international-affairs-rome?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe and stay up to date ### Subscribe and stay up to date - [Academics](https://www.johncabot.edu/academics/default.aspx) - [Admissions](https://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/default.aspx) - [Student Life](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/default.aspx) - [About JCU](https://www.johncabot.edu/about-jcu/default.aspx) - [Studenti Italiani](https://www.johncabot.edu/universita-americana/default.aspx) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JohnCabotUniversity) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/JohnCabotRome) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/school/john-cabot-university/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/JohnCabotUniversity) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/johncabotuniversity) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/phone.svg) [+39066819121](tel:+39066819121) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/email.svg) [admissions@johncabot.edu](mailto:admissions@johncabot.edu) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/address.svg) Via della Lungara 233 00165 Rome, Italy [©](https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/11/?skin=oucampus&account=john-cabot&site=www&action=de&path=/default.pcf) 2025 John Cabot University ### Request Info »