Study Abroad Peer Advisors
Who better to ask about studying abroad than a fellow student who's been there, done that? The Peer Advisors are students who have studied abroad on various programs and can answer any general questions you have about study abroad. Drop-in to the Study Abroad Office in Young Hall, 5th floor to meet with our Peer Advisors. Call 494-2383 for their specific work hours.
Meet Our Peer Advisors!
Kate Gemrich
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Program: ETH Zurich: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
What was your favorite part of study abroad?
Every weekend in the summer I could take an hour-long train from Zurich and be in the middle of the Swiss Alps. Every hike was an adventure—I found lakes to swim in, cows to play with, and great company at every cliffside cafe. I loved talking to strangers on these hikes and met so many amazing people that way!
Catherine Joven
Major: Public Health and Political Science
Program: University of New South Wales (Exchange)
Location: Sydney, Australia
I highly recommend always being curious and having an open mind. Say yes to opportunities that come your way, even if they sound uncomfortable or daunting at first. This mindset led to some of my favorite experiences abroad, such as going to a surf camp, learning Muay Thai, going to a horse race with a bunch of Germans I barely knew, and renting snorkel gear in my free time. It also caused me to reach out to people I met briefly or knew from class, and these became some of my closest friendships.
Tammy Kong
Major: Business Analytics & Info Management
Program: Yonsei University (exchange)
Location: Seoul, South Korea
My favorite part about studying abroad was meeting people from all around the world and getting to experience life in a new environment. It pushed me to step outside of my comfort zone, whether that meant meeting new people, exploring unfamiliar places, or figuring things out on my own. I feel like I had become much more independent, confident, and open to new experiences throughout my time abroad.