Come celebrate National Study Abroad Day, February 24, 2025, at BU Study Abroad’s Spring Expo. Learn about BU Study Abroad’s 180 plus study and intern programs, including summer and fall programs still accepting applications. Connect with staff, alumni ambassadors, grab some fun swag and have your picture snapped in our photo booth. Whether it’s spending a semester in Europe, or summer internship in Australia, the Spring Expo is your gateway to a global experience.
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.
Monday, September 24
11:00am-1:30pm
GSU Ballrooms
Expo Layout
Study Abroad Staff – Boston
| Name & Position | Ask Me About | Follow Up with Me |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Parola
Program Manager |
Berlin, Geneva, Paris, and Santiago | rsparola@bu.edu |
| Sarah Thompson
Program Manager |
Cape Town, London, and Arezzo | set@bu.edu |
| Sage Soursa
Program Manager |
Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Milan, Quito, Rome, SEA Semester, Seoul, and Singapore | ssuorsa@bu.edu |
| Jim Curtain
Program Manager |
Grenoble, Madrid, Padua, and Venice | curtinj@bu.edu |
| Abbi Eidt
Program Manager |
Amman and programs outside of BU | abbieidt@bu.edu |
| Angela Chen
Program Manager |
Any general study abroad questions | aychen@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 |
| Grace Twardy
Campus Outreach |
Any general study abroad questions | gtwardy@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 |
Visiting Study Abroad Staff
| Name & Position | Ask Me About | Follow Up with Me |
|---|---|---|
| Daviid Collier
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pre-Health Advising | Bets programs for Pre-Health Students, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | preprof@bu.edu Meet with me |
| Questrom Advising | Best programs for Questrom students, course requirements/prerequisites, advising appointments | Kelly Sachleben |
| First-Year Success | Resources for BU students navigating their first year on campus | Make an appointment |
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.
