Join us for our annual Study Abroad Expo to explore your opportunities abroad! Come hear about the experiences of our Study Abroad Ambassadors who recently returned from abroad, meet site staff from around the globe, and chat with BU Study Abroad staff about program options, grants/scholarships, and more. We’ll also have swag, fun activities, and giveaways.
Check the layout and the contact lists below to plan out your visit to the Expo.
Can’t make it and/or want to chat with BU Study Abroad about opportunities? Check out our advising options or connect with a Study Abroad Ambassador.
Wednesday, September 11
11:00am-2:00pm
Marsh Plaza
Expo Layout
Study Abroad Staff – Boston
Name & Position | Ask Me About | Follow Up with Me |
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Emma Van Loon
Program Manager |
Dublin, Londo, and Taipei | evanloon@bu.edu |
Megan Debolt
Program Manager |
Auckland, Haifa, Los Angeles, Sydney, Shanghai, and Washington D.C. | mdebolt@bu.edu |
Rachel Parola
Program Manager |
Berlin, Geneva, Paris, and Santiago, and Grenoble | rsparola@bu.edu |
Sarah Thompson
Program Manager |
Cape Town, London, Padua, and Venice | set@bu.edu |
Sage Soursa
Program Manager |
Arezzo, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Milan, Quito, Rome, SEA Semester, Seoul, and Singapore | ssuorsa@bu.edu |
Grace Twardy
Campus Outreach |
Madrid | gtwardy@bu.edu |
Abbi Eidt
Program Manager |
Amman and programs outside of BU | abbieidt@bu.edu |
Vanessa Correia
Assistant Director |
Financing study abroad, budgeting, grants, and scholarships | vcorreia@bu.edu |
Katie Mungovan
Assistant Director |
Any general study abroad questions | katiedoh@bu.edu |
Gareth McFeely
Executive Director |
Any general study abroad questions | garethmc@bu.edu |
Sue Robinson
Associate Director |
Any general study abroad questions | sdrobins@bu.edu |
David Lamitie
Associate Director |
Any general study abroad questions | lamitie@bu.edu |
Yessenia Valencia
Campus Outreach |
Any general study abroad questions | yvale@bu.edu |
Connor Richardson
Campus Outreach |
Any general study abroad questions | connorpr@bu.edu |
Sheila Hernandez
Academic Administrator |
Any general study abroad questions | sheilahz@bu.edu |
Visiting Study Abroad Staff
Name & Position | Ask Me About | Follow Up with Me |
---|---|---|
Erika Ljungdahl
Assistant Director of Student Services |
Programs in Los Angeles | Meet with Los Angeles Program Manager Megan Debolt |
Caroline Walker
Deputy Director and Academic Director |
Programs in London | Meet with London Program Manager Emma Van Loon or Sarah Thompson |
Bonnie Lee Ponthier
Student Affairs Coordinator |
Programs in Padua and Venice | Meet with Padua and Venice Program Manager Sarah Thompson |
Conrad Zeutenhorst
Assistant Director |
Programs in Washington D.C. | Meet with Washington D.C. Program Manager Megan Debolt |
Campus Resources
Department/ Center |
Ask Me About | Follow Up with Me |
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Biology Department | Best programs for biology majors, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | Anne Hildebrand |
CAS Advising | Best programs for your CAS major/minor, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | General Email |
Center for Career Development | Using study abroad to further your career, resume review, internship preparation, and other resources for internships | General Email |
CFA Advising | Best programs for CFA majors, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | Theater: Molly Kacerosky |
COM Advising | Best programs for COM students, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | Jennifer Guneratne |
Computing and Data Sciences Advising | Best programs for CDS students, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | General Email |
Disability & Access Services | Accommodations while studying abroad, and tips/resources for going abroad with a disability | access@bu.edu |
Engineering | Best programs for engineers, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | Kat Mor |
Global House | Living with a language learning community at BU | General Email |
Newbury Center | Resources and community for first-generation students | General Email |
Office of Financial Assistance | How your financial aid package will be applied to study abroad tuition and fees | Meet with me |
Pardee Advising | Best programs for Pardee students, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | Meet with me |
Questrom Advising | Best programs for Questrom students, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | Kelly Sachleben |
We have more opportunities to learn about your study abroad options. Check out our calendar for upcoming info sessions, webinars, and activities throughout the semester.
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