Peer Mentors Program

Choosing the right study abroad program or location can be daunting, but we're here to help guide you. In fact, we want you to hear it from students who have been in your shoes! Our Education Abroad Peer Mentors are on the front lines of our outreach efforts and you'll see them tabling around campus, talking in your classes, or providing 1-on-1 support here at our office!

They’ve been where you are before. They explored their options. They made the choice to study abroad. They found the program that aligned with their academic and professional goals. Now they want to share their wisdom with you. Meet with our Peer Advisors virtually or in person at Texas Global at the following times during the Summer 2024 semester: 

  • Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
  • Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.

Important Updates:

  • Summer advising hours will be limited. We recommend setting appointments using the link above.
  • There is no advising on Thursdays.
  • Live Q&A will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays.
  • Texas Global will be closed for the following holidays:
    • Memorial Day on Monday, May 27
    • Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19
    • Independence Day on Thursday, July 4

Meet Your Peer Advisors

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Casey Pack

Hometown:  Stephenville, Texas
Major:  Government (or, Master of Global Policy Studies)
Education Abroad Program: The Politics of Protecting the Great Barrier Reef, May Term in Townsville, Australia

 

Hi y’all! My name is Casey Pack and I am an outgoing Government major and incoming masters student at UT! I studied abroad in Australia after my Junior year, and it was one of the most transformative experiences of my college career. It opened lots of doors for me, and I am excited to talk more about it as a Peer Mentor!

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Lilliana Rivera

Hometown: Kyle, Texas
Major: Asian Cultures and Languages & Asian Studies
Education Abroad Program: '23 Spring Exchange Seoul National University in South Korea

 

Greetings, Longhorns~ I'm Lilly and I'm a rising senior! I studied in Seoul, South Korea in the Spring of 2023 and I have so much to share about my experience with the application process and savoring my precious time abroad. While I was abroad, I was able to build long-term friendships and become a helping hand for students interested in studying internationally. Please feel free to reach out and meet! I'd love to hear all about your passions and future goals!