Peer Mentors

Peers at Letters & Sciences -- 11/16 - 12/4

Are you a Letters & Sciences student?  Be sure to stop by and talk with a study abroad Peer Mentor when you go to 1117 Hornbake to get your advising block lifted.  We'll be outside the office waiting to help you plan study abroad into your 4-semester plan.  

Need Guidance? We've Got It!

Looking into your options for studying abroad?  If so, talk to a Study Abroad Peer Mentor.  Peer Mentors are students who have studied abroad and can share their insights, enthusiasm, tips, and advice.  We have Peer Mentors who have studied in Australia, Mexico, Spain, England, Italy, Denmark, China, Germany, and France. 

Once you have been to General Advising, Peer Mentors can be a great source of support and assistance as you sift through the many choices for studying abroad. Trying to decide between living in an apartment or doing a homestay?  Our Peer Mentors have done both and can share the pros and cons of each option.  Not sure if a short or long term program is best for you?  We have Mentors who have made the choice and can talk you through your decision.  Simply put, they have been there, done that, and can help you clarify your goals for studying abroad so that you pick the best possible program.

Once you have narrowed down your program choices to 3 - 4 options, then it is time to meet with one of our Study Abroad Advisors.  They can help you with the final selection process and guide you through all aspects of studying abroad. 

Stop by the Study Abroad Office to see a Peer Mentor or email us to set up a time to talk. 

We are out there!

Peer Mentors are also available to visit your student organization, fraternity/sorority, residence hall, or class and share information about the many ways Maryland students can JUST GO AWAY!  To request a presentation by a Peer Mentor, email Lisa Tenley.

Peers in the News

Check out the great article about the Study Abroad Peer Mentors in the latest issue of Maryland International!  

Goodbye and Good Luck, Peers!

The Study Abroad Office offers congratulations and good luck to our Peer Mentors moving on: Ana, Alissa, Elizabeth, Lydia, Kassi, and Meaghan.  Thank you for being a part of the inaugural year of the Peer Mentor program.  You helped make it a success!