Before joining the NC State Prague team in 2022, Marie worked as an International Student Advisor and Coordinator at Charles University, Prague. She has a Bachelor‘s degree in English and American Studies and a Master‘s degree in Media and Communications Studies from Charles University. Marie grew up partially in Finland, and during her university studies, she spent two semesters abroad – in Florida, the USA, and Germany. She enjoys working in an international and multicultural environment and helping students. After work and during weekends, Marie loves to travel, wander in the streets of Prague, explore hidden gems in the Czech Republic with her friends, attend cultural events of all kinds, and try new recipes!