Advisors 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.
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.
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.
Hello! My name is Logan Wilson, and I’m a double major in History and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. I’ve participated in several study abroad opportunities. During the summer following my sophomore year, I spent the summer in Rabat, Morocco, studying Arabic. In January 2025, I traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii, for an extended study on the history of Native Hawaiians through the lens of indigenous history. Last spring semester, I spent abroad in London as part of the London History Study Group, conducting archival research and studying the history of the UK Labour Movement. I am happy to talk about my experience abroad, off-campus programs offered by Colgate, tips on saving money abroad, and any other questions you may have about studying off-campus!
Availability: Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:30pm Tuesday and Thursday, 2:45 - 4:00pm
My name is Ian Freeman, I am a senior, an Environmental Geology Major and Geography Minor. I studied abroad on the Wollongong Australia Fall 2024 study group. I am from Westchester, New York and I am a huge Yankees fan. On campus I am also involved with the club baseball team and WRCU. I am happy to talk about my experience abroad or any other questions you may have regarding off-campus programs.
My name is Abby Harn, and I’m an International Relations and Economics double major. I spent both semesters of my junior year studying abroad. In the fall, I spent four months living in London as part of the London Economics Study Group. By engaging with guest lecturers and completing a five-week internship at a local venture capital firm, I was able to explore Britain’s economic challenges and potential policy solutions. Last spring, I participated in an Approved Program through the Institute for American Universities (IAU) in Aix-en-Provence, France. During my time in Aix, I lived with a host family, studied sustainable viticulture on the campus vineyard, embarked on a class trip to Brussels with my European Union professor, and made progress towards French fluency. If you're interested in learning more about the difference between Colgate Study Groups and Approved Programs, or just life abroad in general, I’d love to chat and help answer any questions that come to mind.
Haiiii everyone!!! My name is Nicole Hernandez, and I’m a senior double-majoring in Political Science and Theater. Over the summer, I briefly traveled to Egypt with my sister. Last spring, I studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of the Geneva Study Group, where I improved my French and focused on International Institutions and International Law. During that time, I also worked with the UNHCR under the UK Donor Relations and Resource Mobilisation team. I travel frequently to Mexico and have also spent time exploring Europe with my family. I’m more than happy to talk about Colgate’s study abroad opportunities, share application advice, or answer any other questions you might have!
Students currently enrolled in a program can book an appointment with an Off-Campus Study Advisor. Prospective students with program-specific questions can start booking appointments on September 15 after having met 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.
