Andrea Patrick started The International Learner to make sense of all the options abroad and she is on a mission to introduce new generations of American students to international learning. In founding The International Learner, her goal is to link each student with the most relevant program abroad based on deep professional knowledge and personal passion. To support student success, Andrea maintains a rich network of collaborators, affiliates, and international officers across the world to offer essay advice, insight on university admissions strategies, access to faculty, and support with everything from housing to visas. 

As an expert in international education with 35 years of experience, Andrea has worked with universities, governments, and corporate partnerships doing everything from student recruitment and university admissions, to academic advising, and new program design. She has visited over 40 campuses on six continents, gaining first hand knowledge about academic programs and student life, while building connections with admissions teams and faculty. She led study abroad programs for a large US research university and was Director of Student Services for a major US study abroad provider, sending thousands of students to universities in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

A global nomad at heart, Andrea has worked in 20 countries and lived in Moscow, Amsterdam, and Cape Town.  A graduate of Georgetown University, she holds a Master’s in International Education from George Washington University and an MBA from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Andrea is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and 2025 graduate of the IECA Summer Training Institute.