Peer Mentors Program

Our Education Abroad Peer Mentors are on the front lines of our outreach efforts. They are available for your initial advising session, can be requested to present to a class or other organization events, and can be seen tabling across campus!

Now they want to share their wisdom with you. Meet with our Peer Advisors virtually or in person at Texas Global when the Fall semester begins, or read their advice on our Education Abroad Blog under Peer Notes.

Peer Advising Hours (only available while classes are in session):

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Meet Your Peer Advisors

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Alondra Chavez

Hometown: Beaumont, Texas
Major: IRG and Government (College of Liberal Arts)
Education Abroad Program: ’24 IRG in Singapore May Term in Singapore, Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Absolute Internship in Seoul, South Korea; ’25 Clements Center May Term in London, England; ’25 Politics, Society, and Security Summer program in Budapest, Hungary

Hey Longhorns! I am a senior with a double major in International Relations & Global Studies and Government, and with a Korean minor. This is my second year working as a Peer Advisor and I couldn't love it more! I have been abroad in Asia and Europe and am very familiar with Faculty-led programs. I want to help you make your study abroad dream come true, so don't hesitate to reach out! Hook ‘em!

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Genevieve Furlong

Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Major: Economics and International Relations (College of Liberal Arts)
Education Abroad Program: Language & Culture in Santander, Spain ’25 Summer

Hello! I’m Genevieve and I am a sophomore studying Economics and International Relations and Global Studies at UT. This summer I studied abroad in Santander, Spain. I had a wonderful time and learned so much about the Spanish language, culture, and history. There is no better experience for language learning and cultural immersion than studying abroad. It is an incredible, eye-opening opportunity, and I am excited to help you all navigate the process! 

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Jonah Romig

Hometown: Tomball, Texas
Major: Nursing (School of Nursing)
Education Abroad Program: The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland ’24 Spring Exchange

Howdy y’all! My name is Jonah Romig and I am a second-year student in the nursing pathway here at UT. I was lucky enough to study abroad spring of my freshman year, and it was one of the most fantastic and illuminating experiences of my life. The relationships I built and the experiences I had while abroad have continued to be a part of my life even now home on the forty acres. I am excited to get to talk with y’all about the study abroad experience as your Peer Mentor!

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Hannah Shaikh

Hometown: Pearland, Texas
Major: Public Relations (Moody College of Communication)
Education Abroad Program: Pro-Social Public Relations in Dublin, Ireland ’25 May Term

Hi guys! I am an incoming sophomore Public Relations major at Moody. This past summer, I participated in the faculty-led Pro-Social Public Relations program in Dublin, Ireland. Studying abroad was an amazing experience that allowed me to build connections and helped me to narrow down what I wanted to do in the future. The best thing for me is that I was able to do it early in my college career. I am excited to share my story and help every one of y’all find a program that will fit you!

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Kripa Kohli

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Major: Biology (College of Natural Sciences)
Education Abroad Program: Evolution: An International and Cultural Perspective in Sevilla, Spain Summer ’25 Exchange 

Hey y’all! My name is Kripa Kohli and I am a junior Biology major. I studied abroad this past summer for 6 weeks in Sevilla, Spain taking an Evolution course! It truly was a life-changing experience and I’m so glad I get to help other Longhorns with their study abroad experience this year. Super excited to share my experiences with anyone who is interested in studying abroad! 

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Shana Richards

Hometown: Bellevue, Washington
Major: Plan II Honors and Social Work (College of Liberal Arts and the School of Social Work)
Education Abroad Programs: Social Justice and Social Change: A Critical International Perspective, London, England ’24 Spring May Term; University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland ’24 Fall Exchange

Hey y'all! My name is Shana Richards and I am a senior Social Work and Plan II student. After spending a month studying social welfare and living with a host family in London, I went back to the UK to attend The University of Edinburgh during the Fall of my junior year. I also had the unique experience of living and studying in Tokyo, Japan, for a few years in my childhood. I love connecting students to all of the opportunities that UT has to offer, and helping them realize how study abroad can fit into their degree plan. If you're wondering about how study abroad could be a part of your experience, please don't hesitate to come chat with me!