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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.
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Winter 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

TimeAdvisorAdvising AreasLocation
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Ryan LoughreyGlobalWorksIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.Sarah Pearson

Mexico, Panama, Spain 

 

In-person at Oregon Hall 300W
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Luis RuizExchange programs in Mexico, GEO Scholarships, Boren Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship and Gilman ScholarshipIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom

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Tuesdays

TimeAdvisorAdvising AreasLocation
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Elizabeth Abbasi

USAC: Irish Cultural Studies in Galway and Cinema Studies in Dublin

No advising on Jan 21

 

In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Bernice Krakani

Ghana, Tanzania, Psychology in Barcelona, DIS and SIT programs 

No advising on Jan 21

In-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.Kim EitnerMost Italy ProgramsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Yifang ZhangGlobalWorks International InternshipsZoom
3:00-4:00 p.m.Patrick McMurdoBarbados, Costa Rica, Greece, Galapagos, and Wildlands StudiesZoom

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Wednesdays

TimeAdvisorAdvising AreasLocation
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Cian SavoyGlobalWorks International Internships, CIEE Third Party Programs, and CET ProgramsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.Ben CallawayLondon (fall, winter, and spring programs)Zoom
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.Sarah Pearson

Mexico, Panama, Spain

No advising on January 22

In-person at Oregon Hall 300W

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Thursdays

TimeAdvisorAdvising AreasLocation
10:00 -11:00 a.m.Kim Eitner

Most Italy Programs

No advising on Jan. 23

Zoom
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ryan LoughreyGlobalWorksZoom
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Quinne HauthLondon, France, Denmark, Netherlands, Turkey and New ZealandCollege of Design and Clark Honors CollegeIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Bernice KrakaniGhana, Tanzania, Barcelona, DIS and SIT programsZoom
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.Myrna Najera PerezLondon, France, and EcuadorIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Luis RuizExchange programs in Mexico, GEO Scholarships, Boren Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship and Gilman ScholarshipIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W or Zoom

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Fridays

TimeAdvisorAdvising AreasLocation
10:00 - 11:00 -a.m.Cian SavoyGlobalWorks International Internships, CIEE Third Party Programs, and CET programsZoom
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Quinne HauthLondon, France, Denmark, Netherlands, Turkey, Singapore and New ZealandIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.Myrna Najera PerezLondon, France, and EcuadorIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Ben CallawayLondon (fall, winter, and spring programs)In-person at Oregon Hall 300W
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.Jericho WestendorfExchange and direct enroll programs in Korea, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and India. 
 No advising on Jan. 24
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.

Elizabeth Abbasi advises for USAC: Irish Cultural Studies in Galway and Cinema Studies in Dublin.
Courtney Brost advises for University Exchange programs in Europe, Latin America, IE3 programs, Copenhagen Business School, Arctic Scientific Studies Studies in Svalbard, Advertising & PR in Chile, and Sports Journalism in Dublin.
Ben Callaway advises for London (fall, winter, and spring programs).
Kim Eitner advises for most Italy Programs and Gender, Art, & Archaeology in Ancient Greece.
Quinne Hauth advises for London, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, Turkey, Singapore, and New Zealand and liaises with the College of Design and Clark Honors College.
Bernice S Krakani advises for Ghana, Tanzania, Barcelona, DIS and SIT programs and is the advising liaison for the College of Education.
Ryan Loughrey advises for all GlobalWorks locations.
Patrick McMurdo advises for Barbados, Costa Rica, Greece, Galapagos, and Wildlands Studies.
Myrna Najera Perez advises for London, France, and Ecuador.
Emma Nassoh will be on leave during the winter term, 2025.
Sarah Pearson advises for Mexican Studies and Spanish Immersion in Querétaro, Marine Biology in Panama, 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, CIEE Third Party Programs and CET Programs. 
Jericho Westendorf advises for University Exchange and direct enroll programs in Korea, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and India.

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 types 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.

DayTimeAdvising AreasLocation
Mondays2:00 - 3:00 p.m.GlobalWorks International InternshipsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
Mondays3:00 - 4:00 p.m.GEO ProgramsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
Mondays4:00 - 5:00 p.m.GEO ProgramsVirtual on Microsoft Teams
Tuesdays1:30 - 3:30 p.m.GEO ProgramsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
Wednesdays11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.GlobalWorks International InternshipsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
Wednesdays11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.GEO ProgramsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
Wednesdays3:00 - 4:00 p.m.GlobalWorks International InternshipsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
Thursdays3:00-4:00 p.m.GlobalWorks International InternshipsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
Fridays10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.GEO ProgramsIn-person at Oregon Hall 300W
Fridays11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.GlobalWorks International InternshipsIn-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.