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GEO Study Abroad Advising 

GEO offers drop-in advising, scheduled appointments, and peer advising to students interested in study and intern abroad opportunities.

Just getting started?
Feel free to meet with a peer advisor or any of our advisors. Or you can fill out this study abroad exploring form, and we'll connect you with the right GEO team member, whether you are a UO student or non-UO student. Tip: start exploring the Student Guide to prepare you for a successful study abroad experience and explore GEO's interactive program map.
Know which program you're interested in?
Navigate to the program you want to learn more about and schedule an appointment with the advisor. Watch this video to learn how to schedule an appointment on Navigate.
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Spring Term Drop-In Advising

There is no drop-in during finals week or Spring break, drop-in will resume March 30

Connecting with a program coordinator during drop-in advising, even for 5-15 minutes, is a great way to learn more about your options. Drop-in advising is held in Oregon Hall 300W or via Zoom. Students can meet with any advisor, or select one in their area of interest.

Browse drop-in advising by day:
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays

Mondays

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Advisor: Ryan Loughrey
Advising Areas: GlobalWorks, Greek Food and Culture, Studio Art in Athens, Product Design in Milan.
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Advisor: Dana Beegun
Advising Areas: Architecture in Rome, Anthropology in Barbados, Instagramming in Amsterdam, LGBTQ+ in Amsterdam, Social Justice and Human Rights in Tanzania, Intensive Italian in Lecce, Intensive Arabic in Amman, Classics in Rome
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Advisor: Sarah Pearson
Advising Areas: Mexican Studies and Spanish Immersion in Querétaro, Urban Design in Barcelona, and GEO programs in Oviedo and Segovia, Spain 
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Advisor: Luis Ruiz
Advising Areas: Exchange programs in Mexico, GEO Scholarships, Boren Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship and Gilman Scholarship 
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom 

 

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Tuesdays 

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Advisor: Quinne Hauth
Advising Areas: London, France, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Singapore College of Design and Clark Honors College
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Advisor: Patrick McMurdo
Advising Areas: Barbados, Costa Rica, Greece, Galapagos, and Wildlands Studies
Location: Zoom

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Advisor: Elizabeth Abbasi
Advising Areas: Architecture in Vicenza, Psychology in Kyoto
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Advisor: Myrna Najera Perez
Advising Areas: French Immersion in Angers, Global Business and Economics in London, Politics in London, Pre-Freshman Studies in London, Psychology in London, Transforming Organizations in London, Tropical Ecology in Ecuador
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W 

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Advisor: Jericho Westendorf
Advising Areas: University Exchange/Direct Enroll programs in Asia and GEO programs in Ireland
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

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Wednesdays

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Advisor: Quinne Hauth
Advising Areas: London, France, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Singapore College of Design and Clark Honors College
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Advisor: Patrick McMurdo
Advising Areas: Barbados, Costa Rica, Greece, Galapagos, and Wildlands Studies
Location: Zoom

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Advisor: Myrna Najera Perez
Advising Areas: French Immersion in Angers, Global Business and Economics in London, Politics in London, Pre-Freshman Studies in London, Psychology in London, Transforming Organizations in London, Tropical Ecology in Ecuador
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W 

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Advisor: Cian Savoy
Advising Areas: GlobalWorks International Internships, Wildlands, and programs in Siena
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Advisor: Yiling Tian
Advising Areas: DIS Copenhagen and Stockholm, SIT programs, CIEE Third Party Programs, CET, Psychology in Barcelona, and Exploring the Dolomites
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

Advisor: Dana Beegun
Advising Areas: Architecture in Rome, Anthropology in Barbados, Instagramming in Amsterdam, LGBTQ+ in Amsterdam, Social Justice and Human Rights in Tanzania, Intensive Italian in Lecce, Intensive Arabic in Amman, Classics in Rome
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Advisor: Sarah Pearson
Advising Areas: Mexican Studies and Spanish Immersion in Querétaro, Urban Design in Barcelona, and GEO programs in Oviedo and Segovia, Spain 
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

Advisor: Ben Callaway
Advising Areas: London (fall, winter, and spring programs)
Location: Zoom

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Thursdays 

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Advisor: Yiling Tian
Advising Areas: DIS Copenhagen and Stockholm, SIT programs, CIEE Third Party Programs, CET, Psychology in Barcelona, and Exploring the Dolomites
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Advisor: Patrick McMurdo
Advising Areas: Barbados, Costa Rica, Greece, Galapagos, and Wildlands Studies
Location: Zoom

Advisor: Ryan Loughrey
Advising Areas: GlobalWorks, Greek Food and Culture, Studio Art in Athens, Product Design in Milan.
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Advisor: Luis Ruiz
Advising Areas: Exchange programs in Mexico, GEO Scholarships, Boren Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship and Gilman Scholarship 
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom 

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Fridays 

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Advisor: Courtney Brost
Advising Areas: University Exchange/Direct Enroll programs in Europe, Latin America, and Oceania; Global Health & Service-Learning in Ghana; and Advertising & Public Relations in Uruguay
Location: Zoom

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Advisor: Ben Callaway
Advising Areas: London (fall, winter, and spring programs)
Location: Zoom

 

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Make an Appointment

Schedule a 30-minute 1:1 advising appointment on Navigate to discuss program options, and help you prepare to study abroad. Click on the advisor profile below to schedule an appointment through Navigate. Watch this video to learn how to schedule an appointment on Navigate.

Elizabeth Abbasi advises for Architecture in Vicenza, Psychology in Kyoto
Dana Beegun advises for Architecture in Rome, Anthropology in Barbados, Instagramming in Amsterdam, LGBTQ+ in Amsterdam, Intensive Italian in Lecce, Intensive Arabic in Amman, Social Justice and Human Rights in Tanzania, and Classics in Rome.
Courtney Brost advises for University Exchange/Direct Enroll programs in Europe, Latin America, and Oceania; Global Health & Service-Learning in Ghana; and Advertising & Public Relations in Uruguay.
Ben Callaway advises for London (fall, winter, and spring programs).
Quinne Hauth advises for London, France, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Turkey, and Singapore and liaises with the College of Design and Clark Honors College.
Ryan Loughrey advises for GlobalWorks (Asia, non-Spain Europe), GEO - Greek Food and Culture, Studio Art in Athens, and Product Design in Milan.
Patrick McMurdo advises for Barbados, Costa Rica, Galapagos, and Canary Islands.
Myrna Najera Perez advises for French Immersion in Angers, Global Business and Economics in London, Global Business and Economics in London with Internship, Politics in London, Pre-Freshman Studies in London, Psychology in London, Psychology in London with Internship, Transforming Organizations in London, Tropical Ecology in Ecuador.
Sarah Pearson advises for Mexican Studies and Spanish Immersion in Querétaro, Urban Design in Barcelona, and GEO programs in Oviedo and Segovia, Spain.
Luis Ruiz advises for exchange programs in Mexico, GEO Scholarships, Boren Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship and Gilman Scholarship. 
Cian Savoy advises for GlobalWorks International Internships, Wildlands, Politics in Italy, CHC in Siena and Pre-Freshman in Siena.
Yiling Tian advises for DIS Copenhagen and Stockholm, SIT programs, CIEE Third Party Programs, CET, Psychology in Barcelona, and Exploring the Dolomites.
Jericho Westendorf advises for University Exchange/Direct Enroll programs in Asia and GEO programs in Ireland.

Peer Advising

Meeting with a peer advisor is a great place to start your study abroad journey. These appointments allow you to meet with a fellow UO student who has studied abroad and discuss topics such as which program is right for you, the application process, and more! Please sign up for an appointment on Navigate. Drop-in appointments, pending availability, can be made by checking in at the front desk of the Division of Global Engagement, Oregon Hall 300W.

Spring Term Peer Advising

There is no peer advising during Finals Week or Spring Break. Peer advising will resume March 30.

Monday

Peer Advisor: Stephanie 
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

Tuesday

Peer Advisor: Olivia
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

Wednesday

Peer Advisor: Sarah
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. 
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

Thursday

Peer Advisor: Marlena
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

Friday

Peer Advisor: Mariana
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

 

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Contact Us

Email Global Education Oregon at geoinfo@uoregon.edu.

Email GlobalWorks International Internships at globalworks@uoregon.edu.