GEO Study Abroad Advising

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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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Fall Term Drop-In Advising

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 

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Advisor: Myrna Najera Perez 
Advising Areas: French Immersion in Angers, Tropical Ecology in Ecuador
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W 

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.   (Not available 9/28)

Advisor: Sarah Pearson
Advising Areas: Mexican Studies and Spanish Immersion in Querétaro, 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 

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Advisor: Katriese DeLeon
Advising Areas: London, Siena, Lecce
Location: 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 

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Advisor: Elizabeth Abbasi 
Advising Areas: Cinema Studies in Dublin, Psychology in Norway, and Startups and Entrepreneurship in Norway
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Advisor: Joe Gullo  
Advising Areas: GlobalWorks (Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), CIEE programs, SIT Programs, and Irish Cultural Studies in Galway
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom 

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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 (not available 9/30, 10/1, 11/26)
Advising Areas: Costa Rica, Galapagos, and Canary Islands
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom

Advisor: Myrna Najera Perez (not available 10/14, 10/21, 11/4, 11/11)
Advising Areas: French Immersion in Angers, 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 summer programs in Siena
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Advisor: Yiling Tian
Advising Areas: University Exchange/Direct Enroll programs in Asia, K-Pop and Beyond in Seoul, and Global Perspective on Urbanism in Hong Kong.
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, 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: Joe Gullo
Advising Areas: GlobalWorks (Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), CIEE programs, SIT Programs, and Irish Cultural Studies in Galway.
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom 

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Advisor: Katriese DeLeon
Advising Areas: London, Siena, Lecce
Location: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Advisor: Patrick McMurdo (not available 9/30, 10/1, 11/26)
Advising Areas: Costa Rica, Galapagos, Canary Islands
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 - 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

Advisor: Yiling Tian
Advising Areas: University Exchange/Direct Enroll programs in Asia, K-Pop and Beyond in Seoul, and Global Perspective on Urbanism in Hong Kong.
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 

11:00 - 12:00 p.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: In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

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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 Startups and Entrepreneurship in Norway, Psychology in Norway, and Cinema Studies in Dublin.
Dana Beegun advises for: Architecture in Rome, Instagramming in Tokyo, LGBTQ+ in Amsterdam, Catalysts for Impact: Nonprofits in Southeast Asia, Writing in East Asia, Criminal Justice in the US and Scandinavia, Environmental Change and Community Development in Senegal, Intensive Arabic in Amman, Classics in Rome, DIS Scandinavia and CET.
 
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 Liberal Arts in London, Summer Business in London, and Music, Arts, and Culture in London.
Katriese DeLeon advises for Global Business and Economics in London, Politics in London, Pre-Freshman Studies in London, Psychology in London, Psychology in London with Internship, Transforming Organizations in London, Intensive Italian in Lecce, Politics in Italy, Italian Language and Culture in Siena, Food, Culture, and Sustainability in Siena, and Combined Painting and Drawing in Siena
Joe Gullo advises for GlobalWorks (Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), CIEE programs, SIT Programs, and Irish Cultural Studies in Galway. 
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, Tropical Ecology in Ecuador.
Sarah Pearson advises for Mexican Studies and Spanish Immersion in Querétaro, 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, and CHC in Siena and Pre-Freshman in Siena.
Yiling Tian advises for University Exchange/Direct Enroll programs in Asia, K-Pop and Beyond in Seoul, and Global Perspective on Urbanism in Hong Kong.

Peer Advising

Peer Advisors are students who have been on one or more GEO programs. If you are interested in learning more about study abroad, want support in selecting a program, or have questions about the student experience abroad, a peer advisor is a great resource. 

All peer advising appointments take place at 300W Oregon Hall. Please schedule peer advising appointments through Navigate.

Peer advising appointments will begin in week 2 of Fall term.

Mondays

Sydney K.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Wednesdays

MCayden M.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursdays

Amelia B. 
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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Contact Us

Email Global Education Oregon at geoinfo@uoregon.edu.

Email GlobalWorks International Internships at globalworks@uoregon.edu.