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Study Abroad Advising

Study Abroad 101

Learn about the steps to study abroad!

Watch videos on how to select a program that aligns with your goals, the application process, earning academic credit, and more!

Watch Study Abroad 101 video series

Drop-In Advising

Spring 2025

Peer Advisor Drop-In Hours:

MON/WED: 10AM-1PM

T/TH: 12:30 – 3:30PM

FRI: 11:30AM – 1:30PM

Regional Advisor Drop-In:

WED: 10AM-1PM

View upcoming dates for Drop-In Advising

Get In Touch

Have a quick question?

Email abroad@unc.edu

Call 919-962-7002

Individual Advising Appointments

Below is a list of advisors along with a link to their appointment pages. Please schedule appointments at least 24 hours in advance. After you schedule an appointment with an advisor, you will receive an email with a confirmation with your appointment details.

Following our application deadlines, individual advising is paused for a few weeks for application review. If you do not see appointments following a deadline, check back in a few weeks.

Preparing for your appointment:

  • Watch the Study Abroad 101 video series in advance so you can ask more program-specific questions during your meeting
  • Prepare questions and/or discussion topics to go over with your advisor
  • Be ready for a 10-20 minute conversation

Lauren Russell | Study Abroad Advising

larusse@unc.edu

Not sure where to start? Do you have general questions about studying abroad? Meet with our General Advisor to talk about your study abroad goals, learn how the process works, and start looking at our programs!

Taylor Mullins | Financial Aid Advising

StudyAbroad@studentaid.unc.edu

Have you decided which study abroad program you will be applying to, or are you deciding between two programs? Meet with our financial aid advisor to discuss your detailed financial aid information and program affordability, and take a closer look at the Cost of Attendance for your selected program.

Sharon Hudik | Financial Aid Advising

StudyAbroad@studentaid.unc.edu

Have you decided which study abroad program you will be applying to, or are you deciding between two programs? Meet with our financial aid advisor to discuss your detailed financial aid information and program affordability, and take a closer look at the Cost of Attendance for your selected program.

Lindsey Anderegg | Study Abroad Advisor

lindsey.anderegg@unc.edu

Advises for programs in Ireland and the UK (England, Northern Ireland, & Scotland) and Oceania (Australia, New Zealand), and the following partner provider programs worldwide: Academic Programs International (API), Arcadia Abroad: STEM Summer Research, Sea Semester, Semester at Sea. Lindsey advises for Carolina Spring Forward: Ireland.

On Wednesdays from 10AM-1PM, come by the Advising Center FedEx GEC 2009 for Drop-In Advising with regional advisors.

Matt Eckler | Study Abroad Advisor

Matthew_Eckler@unc.edu

Advises for programs in Africa, Asia, Canada, and domestic programs, and the following partner provider programs worldwide: CET Academic Programs and IES Abroad. Matt advises for Carolina Spring Forward: South Korea.

On Wednesdays from 10AM-1PM, come by the Advising Center FedEx GEC 2009 for Drop-In Advising with regional advisors.

Jocelyn Holt | Study Abroad Advising

jholt5@unc.edu

Advises for programs in Spain, France, Portugal, Central & South America, the Caribbean, and for the partner providers SFS (School for Field Studies), and SIT (School for International Training). Jocelyn advises for Carolina Spring Forward: Spain and Costa Rica.

On Wednesdays from 10AM-1PM, come by the Advising Center FedEx GEC 2009 for Drop-In Advising with regional advisors.


Sofia Mouritsen | Study Abroad Advising

sofiae@unc.edu

Advises for programs in Continental Europe (except France, Portugal, and Spain), Scandinavia, and the Middle East. Also advises for the following partner provider programs worldwide: College Year in Athens (CYA), Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), and RLASP (Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program). Sofia advises for Carolina Spring Forward: Scotland.

On Wednesdays from 10AM-1PM, come by the Advising Center FedEx GEC 2009 for Drop-In Advising with regional advisors.

Holland Page | Honors Carolina Global Advising

holland.page@unc.edu

Looking for Honors programs? Holland advises for Honors global programs and Honors fellowships worldwide through Honors Carolina. This includes the Shuford Entrepreneurship Semester Away. Honors programs are open to ALL UNC students.

Katherine Culley | Study Abroad Advising

kculley@unc.edu

Katherine advises for the Global Career Accelerator program and Independent Undergraduate Education Abroad Activities (IUEAA).

On Wednesdays from 10AM-1PM, come by the Advising Center FedEx GEC 2009 for Drop-In Advising with Katherine.

Talk to a Peer Ambassador

Gain insight from UNC students who have recently studied abroad! Read their stories and feel free to reach out – they’d love to talk to you! Learn more about Peer Ambassadors.