Step 3: Study Abroad Advising

Study Abroad Peer Advisers are available to meet for advising by walk-In or by appointment.

Walk-In Hours:

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm

Location: 130 Lake Ontario Hall

Virtual Appointments:

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm

If these hours do not work for your schedule, please contact [email protected] or call (616) 331-3898 to arrange an alternative meeting.

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Meet the Peer Advisers

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Virtual Appointments

We are available for online advising appointments every weekday 10 am - 4 pm. To make an online advising appointment, please follow the Step-by-Step Breakdown below:

STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN:

1. Schedule an Advising Appointment

2. Once you have booked your appointment, expect to be contacted via email by a Peer Adviser who will be facilitating your appointment.

3. On the day and time of the appointment, log into your GVSU Gmail account and await a Zoom link from [email protected]. This request will arrive approximately 5 minutes before your appointment time.

4. Once you have received the request from [email protected], click the Zoom link and give access to your camera and microphone (if desired). The Peer Adviser will be able to instruct you from here and will advise you virtually.

ONLINE ADVISING TIPS:

Have a pen and pencil handy for taking notes.
Prepare engaging questions and your goals for Study Abroad prior to the appointment.
Be in a quiet environment that allows you to hear and be heard.
Remain attentive throughout the session (put the phone away!)
Keep in mind the possible technological difficulties (such as lagging and disconnection) and be prepared to follow directions from the Peer Adviser facilitating your session.

Meet the Peer Advisers

Study Abroad Peer Advisers are trained to advise students on a range of international opportunities, as well as to help them navigate the study abroad process. Stop in during PIC Hours or contact a Study Abroad Peer Adviser via email at [email protected]. Walk-ins welcome - no appointment necessary!

Study Abroad Advising Mon - Fri: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Below is the current Study Abroad Peer Adviser staff.

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It is recommended that interested students attend a Study Abroad First Step Meeting which are weekly informational sessions that go over all the basics of study abroad including how to pick a program, funding, academics and more.

First Step Meetings are offered during the fall and winter semesters, check here for hours.

SIDDHARTHA POUDEL

Studies: Nursing

Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal

Studied abroad in: USA

Has traveled to:
India, China, & Thailand

SHON RAIMBEKOV

Studies: Computer Science & Economics

Hometown: Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Studied abroad in: USA

Has traveled to:
Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, U.A.E., India, Belarus, & Switzerland

MIKHAEL NEEME

Studies: Computer Science

Hometown: Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Studied Abroad in: USA

Has traveled to:

United States, Lebanon, United KIngdom, Grenada, Barbados

GABRIEL CREGER

Studies: Biomedical Sciences

Hometown: Midland, MI

Studied Abroad in: N/A

Has traveled to:

France, England, The Netherlands, Barbados, Jamaica, The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua, Trinidad, Saint Martin, The Bahamas, Canada.