SJU Study Abroad Peer Ambassadors
Peer Ambassadors are recent study abroad alumni who now volunteer their time by assisting the CIP with study abroad outreach and events on campus. These knowledgeable and enthusiastic students participate in information sessions, class presentations and they also have walk-in advising hours at the CIP. The walk-in hours are weekly, small group meetings with the Peer Ambassadors and they are open to all prospective study abroad students who are looking for more program-specific information. You can ask questions, express any concerns...the Peer Ambassadors are happy to help! Their walk-in hours and contact information are posted below.
Please note that Peer Ambassadors can only answer questions about their specific program. If there is no Peer Ambassador available for the program that you are interested in, you should make an appointment to speak with the Study Abroad Advisor. You should also be aware that Peer Ambassadors cannot advise about your major or individual curriculum. ALL students planning to study abroad must meet with their Academic Advisor to discuss courses.
Peer Ambassadors for 2011-2012
(*Advising hours for Spring 2012 starting the week of January 30th)
Kelly Murphy
Program: National University of Ireland, Galway (Spring 2011)
Major: Finance
Email: km439469@sju.edu
Walk-in advising hours: Wednesdays and Fridays, 12-1pm
Emily Howard
Program: Universidad Alberto Hurtado in Chile (Fall 2010)
Major: Sociology
Email: emily.howard@sju.edu
Walk-in advising hours: Mondays, 1-2pm
Kim Pulford
Program: The Beijing Center (Fall 2010); IFSA-Butler: Argentina (Spring 2011)
Major: International Relations
Email: kp481613@sju.edu
Walk-in advising hours: Thursdays, 2:30-3:30pm
Jill Westerman
Program: IFSA-Butler: Birkbeck College London (Fall 2010); Lancaster University in England (Spring 2011)
Major: International Relations
Email: jw487105@sju.edu
Walk-in advising hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5pm
Kaitlyn Vaughn
Saint Louis University - Madrid (Spring 2011)
Major: Education
Email: kv480283@sju.edu
Walk-in advising hours: Wednesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grace McDermott
American University of Rome (spring 2011)
Major: English
Email: gm497043@sju.edu
Walk-in advising hours: Mondays 11am - 12:45pm
Travel Resources
STA Travel (student travel)
Student Universe (student travel)
International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
International Youth Hostels/American Youth Hostels
HostelWorld.com Independent Hostels, Youth Hostels, and budget accommodation
Let's Go guidebooks
Lonely Planet guidebooks
Rough Guide guidebooks
Currency converter: www.oanda.com or www.xe.net/ucc
International Weather: www.weather.com or http://edition.cnn.com/WEATHER
World Time zones: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
Magellan's Travel Supply Store (for luggage, appliances, adapters, etc.)
Government, Health and Safety Resources
U.S. State Department (Travel)
Applying for your Passport: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/
Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT)
Safety Abroad First - Educational Travel Information (SAFETI)
International News Sources
Herald Sun Melbourne, Australia
Le Monde (in French)
Deutsche Welle (in German)
Corriere della Sera (in Italian)
Corriere della Sera (in English)
El Pais (in Spanish)
El Mundo (in Spanish)
