Off-Campus Study Appointments

Advisers in the Office of Off-Campus Study are available to consult with students regarding opportunities to study off campus in Colgate study groups, extended studies, and approved programs.

Appointment Process

First: Attend a General Info Session 

Prospective participants must first attend a general information session* before booking an appointment with a Peer Advisor. See the schedule below. 

  • September 17, 4:15 p.m., OUS House
  • September 22, 12:00 p.m., 101 McGregory
  • October 8, 4:15 p.m., 101 McGregory
  • October 14, 4:15 p.m., 101 McGregory
  • October 20, 7 p.m., via Zoom

*General info sessions are only offered at the start of each semester. If no general info sessions are currently available, you can attend drop-in advising or set up an appointment with a Peer Advisor. 

Drop-in advising is available Monday through Thursday, 1:15 to 2 p.m. in 101 McGregory starting the first week of October. 

Visit the Off-Campus Study portal to learn about the available programs.

Second: Peer Advisor Appointments

After attending an information session, you may book an appointment with a Peer Advisor to get general program and expense information from a student who recently studied off-campus.  Peer Advising is available by appointment only. Please check the Peer Advisor's availability by clicking on their name below, then schedule an appointment.

Oonagh

Hello! My name is Oonagh and I'm an applied mathematics major and architectural studies minor. I spent my junior fall in Edinburgh, Scotland and had the opportunity to study art history and Gaelic there. I am a member of Colgate's track and field team and am happy to talk about balancing athletics with study abroad, art history and architecture, and any other questions you have about studying off-campus!

Make an appointment with Oonagh

Availability:

  • Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Martyn

Hi! My name is Martyn and I'm a double major in peace and conflict studies and environmental studies. I've participated in the SRS program in London and two study groups: South Africa and New Zealand. I am happy to answer any questions you have about off-campus study or these programs! 

Make an appointment with Martyn

Availability:

  • Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, 2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Arshia

Hello! My name is Arshia.  I'm a physics major and philosophy minor. I studied abroad in New Zealand last spring. During the summer, I travel to Canada regularly. I've also spent a year in Türkiye. I'm from Syracuse, New York, and I'm a big Steelers fan. I'm happy to talk about my experience abroad, Colgate's off-campus programs, tips on saving money abroad, and any other questions you may have about studying off-campus!

Make an appointment with Arshia

Availability:

  • Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, 12:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Justin

Hello, my name is Justin and I am an economics major with minors in philosophy and Native American and Indigenous Studies. I was abroad this past spring as a member of the DIS Copenhagen program, where I concentrated on the economics of globalization and explored the significance of the EU. I am happy to discuss any topics related to my time abroad and help you explore all that OCS has to offer.

Make an appointment with Justin

Availability:

  • Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Teagan

Hi there! My name is Teagan, and I am a molecular biology student on a pre-med track. Last spring, I participated in the first study group in Galway, Ireland, to study marine biology. This past summer I spent 8 weeks working in Kruger National Park, South Africa doing ecological research. I'm passionate about travel and making it accessible to students, whether for a few weeks or a whole year! I look forward to answering any questions you may have or chatting about travel. 

Make an appointment with Teagan

Availability:

  • Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Third: Staff Advisor Appointments

Students currently enrolled in a program can book an appointment with an Off-Campus Study Advisor. Prospective students with program-specific questions can begin booking appointments on September 15 after meeting with a Peer Advisor. All Staff Advisors are available for general inquiries about all programs; for information about specific programs, please refer to the program details under each Staff Advisor listed below.

Unless otherwise requested, all appointments will be held in person at 101 McGregory Hall.

Susie Michael

Colgate Extended Studies
General Study Group Advising
General Approved Program Advising
 

Appointment with Susie Michael

Wendy Nugent

Colgate Study Groups

  • Australia I & II
  • London Economics
  • London English
  • London History
  • Jamaica
  • Madrid
  • Scotland

General Approved Program Advising
Appointment with Wendy Nugent

Tristen Roman

Approved Programs
General Advising

Appointment with Tristen Roman

Mary Shaffer

Colgate Study Groups
Bethesda Biomedical Research
Freiburg
Ireland
Manchester
New Zealand
South Africa
Washington, D.C.
General Approved Program Advising 

Appointment with Mary Shaffer

Cas Sowa

Approved Programs - all
Colgate Study Groups

  • Geneva
  • New York City

Appointment with Cas Sowa