Christina Papaioannou
International Student Ambassador / Advisor Counselor
Christina was admitted to Harvard as a student-athlete on a full scholarship, having rowed competitively for eight years at the Nautical Club of Kastoria. She earned a silver medal at the World Championships in the U19 women's pair, took third place at the European Championships in the U19 women's four, and finished first in the quadruple scull at the Balkan Championships. Throughout her career, she has accumulated seven golds, two silvers, and one bronze at Nationals and competed in multiple seat positions at prestigious collegiate regattas such as the Princeton Chase and the Ivy/BIG 10 Regatta. Christina is also a board member of the Harvard International Student Club.
As an International Student Ambassador / Advisor Counselor, Christina leverages her extensive athletic and academic background to guide students and their families in navigating international educational opportunities. She offers comprehensive insights into academic pathways, language support, and extracurricular options while conducting one-on-one Zoom calls (initially for Greek students). By collaborating with administrative staff, she helps develop personalized support plans, mentors students, tracks their progress and ensures they have access to all necessary resources. Christina additionally seeks to connect sports clubs, organizations, and athletes to her school's programs, serving as both an ambassador for her university and a catalyst for global student engagement.