
School Year Abroad
NYX Award Winner
School Year Abroad (SYA) places American high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in one of three independently operated schools in Italy, France, or Spain for a full academic year.
Unlike traditional K-12 institutions, SYA’s enrollment process follows a different model, requiring a tailored approach to user experience. As part of the design process, I collaborated with key stakeholders to deeply understand their target audience and how the website fits into their enrollment and admissions flow. To better engage high school students, the site prioritizes short videos and concise text, creating a more dynamic and digestible user experience.
Timespan
November 2023 – July 2024
Process
Stakeholder Consulting, WCAG Standards, Design & Iteration, Documentation, QA, and Launch Support
Role: UI/UX Designer
I collaborated with the Director of Admission and the Director of Marketing & Communication from SYA to gain a deep understanding of their target users and how the website fits into their admissions flow.




