Randa Abdu
International Student Advisor, Sponsored ProgramsRanda Abdu
International Student Advisor, Sponsored ProgramsRanda earned her master’s degree in Global Journalism, focusing on Global Media Emphasis from the University of Arizona. She has published four podcasts highlighting societal concerns in Tucson. Since joining International Student Services in 2022, Randa has worked with Sponsored Programs as an International Student Advisor. In this role, she interprets laws and regulations relevant to F-1 students in sponsored programs and provides immigration advising on status, compliance, and benefits. She also issues initial documents for undergraduate and graduate students and processes various document requests, including concurrent enrollment, social security letters, specialty letters, and program extensions.