Ariventures Abroad Incorporated

We help students of color, first-gen students, and future changemakers pursue their dreams overseas. Our mission is to build a world where graduate school abroad, internships overseas, and long-term cultural immersion are within reach for everyone.

We remove financial, cultural, and structural barriers by combining funding, mentorship, programming, and community. Our mission is rooted in equity, representation, and reshaping who gets to access international spaces.

Founded by Ariana McAuley, Ariventures Abroad was born from personal experience. After studying and working in Paris for several years, Ariana encountered challenges as a Black American abroad—navigating culture shock, European perceptions of race, visa bureaucracy, and job-hunting hurdles. She recognized that many of these barriers could have been eased with the right support network. Ariventures Abroad was created to provide just that: community, guidance, and access to global opportunities for those who are often left out of the conversation.