The mentors who answer questions on this site consist of a diverse group of students, parents, faculty/staff, government, and business leaders from all over the United States. Students who recently studied abroad offer their insights into their experiences, parents answer questions regarding their concerns and feelings around their child going abroad, and professionals in the field share their expertise on topics such as choosing the right program, coping with concerns prior to, during, and after studying abroad, and many others. We hope that the information they provide will help answer your most important questions and give you valuable insight on the importance of study abroad for all students!

	Audrey Parent of Study Abroad Student Loyola Marymount University My name is Audrey and I was born in 1954 on Maui, Hawaii. I was born and raised on the island then attended the University of Hawaii Manoa, majoring in Psychology. I went on...

	Sandra Parent of Study Abroad Student Loyola Marymount University Sandra nació en la ciudad capital de San Salvador en El Salvador. Vivió en El Salvador hasta los dieciséis años. Después, vino con su padre y sus dos hermanas a vivir en Los...

	Peter Junior Year Student Fairfield University I am a junior at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. I studied abroad in Beijing, China. I felt that my time in China was an amazing experience. As a International Studies...

	Michael Junior Year Student Loyola Marymount University I am a junior at Loyola Marymount University, majoring in political science. I am originally from Bakersfield, California and I studied abroad in London, England during the...

	Isabel Allende Latin American Author Independent Isabel Allende is one of Latin America's foremost female writers. Her published work includes her first novel, La Casa de los Espiritus (The House of the Spirits), followed by...

	Dawn Anderson Director, International Study Programs Northeastern University Dawn is the Director of the Office of International Study Programs and the Center for Experiential Education at Northeastern University. Prior to coming to NU, she did her...

	Kofi Atta Annan Former United Nations Secretary-General United Nations Kofi Atta Annan is a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations for two terms. He was the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in...

	Marie Senior Year Student Loyola Marymount University I am a senior European Studies major, Art History and Latin minor at Loyola Marymount University. During the fall semester of my junior year, I was fortunate enough to study...

	Rae Rae Senior Year Student Loyola Marymount University I am a senior Political Science student at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. I first studied abroad at age 15, in Montpellier, France. I stayed with a host family...

	LaNitra Berger Senior Manager of Research and Policy NAFEO I am a senior manager of research and policy at NAFEO, where I promote international education on historically and predominantly black college campuses. I received a BA in...