Our Mission

Our mission is to bring people from all over the world together and provide a starting point for everyone who wants to explore our extraordinary world. The world can become a better place by joining our hearts and our minds through travel and understanding, and there is nothing more exciting than giving our young hearts and minds the opportunity to make their traveling and academic dreams come true.

Our History

MacQuil.com started back in 2001 as a website that could provide answers to students from around the world who had questions about studying abroad and attending college in the USA. Since then, MacQuil has experienced a series of modifications and now in 2006 it has expanded its content to help young travelers eager to explore the world.

Our Founders

Denisse Romero

Denisse has been involved in the world of international studies since 1994 when her family hosted an exchange student from Australia. In 1997, Denisse moved to the USA to attend college where she explored a new world and a new culture. Since then, Denisse has worked with international students and scholars at universities in different countries and in different departments ranging from international relations in Ecuador to graduate admissions in the United States. Currently, Denisse operates MacQuil.com and works for an international organization in Washington, DC. Denisse also enjoys teaching foreign languages. She holds a Bachelor in Science from the University of New Orleans and a Master of Science from The George Washington University.

Julie Quinonez

Having been born in Washington DC, but raised in two countries, Julie knows a thing or two about studying abroad. At the tender age of 10 Julie moved with her family to Ecuador where she attended an American school. She quickly learned Spanish and adapted to her new home where she had some of the greatest moments of her life. In 1997 Julie moved back to the USA to attend college and follow her dreams. Currently, Julie works at the National Institute of Health where she deals with international scholars on a daily basis. Julie holds a Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Tech University.