Sarah Taylor

Resident Director, Oregon/Baden-Württemberg State Exchange Program

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

With almost two decades of professional experience, I have dedicated my career to fostering global education and intercultural communication. As the Resident Director at the Oregon Study Center Germany (OSCG), I collaborate with 21 partner universities across Oregon and Baden-Württemberg to facilitate seamless student exchanges by providing support in logistics, academics, housing, and cultural integration. I strategically manage program budgets, oversee the articulation of coursework between institutions, and guide students through academic and cultural transitions. My expertise in intercultural communication and study abroad programs enables me to mentor students and contribute to their academic and personal growth. My aim: To empower students find their version of a transformative international experience and continue the growth of our 55+ year-old exchange program with student and faculty outreach that speaks to the current needs and interests of international collaboration.

Experience

  • Resident Director - Oregon/Baden-Württemberg State Exchange Program at University of Tübingen
    Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Trainer/Test Administrator - English & German Language, Intercultural Competence, TOEFL/TELC at Vivat Lingua! Sprachtrainingsprogramme GmbH
    Sep 2012 - Dec 2025 · 13 yrs 4 mos

  • Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut Tübingen (3 yrs)
    • Intercultural Project Manager - State Ministry of Baden-Wuerttemberg Sustainability Initiative
      Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr

    • Intercultural Project - Federal International Relations Campaign Wunderbar Together 2018/19
      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Company Liasion
      Feb 2019 - Dec 2019 · 11 mos

  • Senior Program Assistant - Oregon/Baden-Württemberg State Exchange Program at University of Tuebingen
    Apr 2014 - Apr 2020 · 6 yrs 1 mo

  • Project Intern - Design Software Programming & User Experience/Documentation at Bosch
    Nov 2016 - Nov 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo