global education staff
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Peer Advisors
Peer Advisors are current UNE students who have participated in semester-long study abroad programs and are passionate about helping others explore international opportunities. They are available during drop-in hours at the Global Education desk in the Ripich Commons to answer questions about living overseas, share personal experiences, and guide students through the study abroad process. Whether you’re curious about academics abroad, cultural adjustment, or travel tips, Peer Advisors are a great resource. You can visit them Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Peer Advisor Drop-in Schedule
| Time | Peer Advisor |
|---|---|
| 9–11 a.m. | Ruth |
| 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Olivia |
| 12:30–2 p.m. | Cassidy |
| 2–3:30 p.m. | Casey |
| 3:30–5 p.m. | Tralee |
| 5–7 p.m. | Sam H. |
| 7–9 p.m. | Lizzie |
| Time | Peer Advisor |
|---|---|
| 9–10 a.m. | Ruth |
| 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Cassidy |
| 12–3 p.m. | Ari |
| 3–6 p.m. | Evelyn |
| 6–7 p.m. | Sam H. |
| 7–8 p.m. | Annabelle |
| 8–9 p.m. | Lizzie |
| Time | Peer Advisor |
|---|---|
| 9–11 a.m. | Ruth |
| 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Sam B. |
| 2:30–4:30 p.m. | Melody |
| 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Casey |
| 6:30–8 p.m. | Sam B. |
| 8–9 p.m. | Lizzie |
| Time | Peer Advisor |
|---|---|
| 9–10:30 a.m. | Tralee |
| 10:30–11 a.m. | Annabelle |
| 11a.m.–3 p.m. | Melody |
| 3–3:30 p.m. | Casey |
| 3:30–4 p.m. | Sam B. |
| 4–8 p.m. | Evelyn |
| 8–9 p.m. | Casey |
| Time | Peer Advisor |
|---|---|
| 9–10 a.m. | Cassidy |
| 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Melody |
| 12–3 p.m. | Ari |
| 3–6 p.m. | Annabelle |
Samantha Billmyer ‘26
Marine Science Major
Study Abroad Program: Akureyri, Iceland
Email: sbillmyer@une.edu
Ask me about: My involvement and experiences through UNE
Favorite part about studying abroad: Getting to immerse myself in a different culture while continuing to grow through an experience I have never been a part of before!
Ari Cioffi ‘26
Applied Exercise Science Major
Semester Abroad Program: Tangier, Morocco
Email: acioffi1@une.edu
Ask me about: Expectation vs. reality, good places to eat, good places to shop, traveling outside of Morocco, and volunteering
Ruth Ellis ‘25
Environmental Science Major/GIS Minor
Semester abroad program: Reykjavik, Iceland
Email: rellis2@une.edu
Ask me about: I want people to ask me about how to get the most out of your time in Iceland, because to me it was these little things that made my everyday life there, between excursions to the waterfalls and mountains, the most enjoyable. I also did the Kenya travel course, which was the most amazing experience, and I would love questions about that as well.
Favorite part about studying abroad: How walkable it was, and I enjoyed taking long walks to the beaches or along the harbor, to a nearby cat cafe with adorable cats and great desserts, or to the public pool to sit in the hot tubs.
Samantha Henderson ‘27
Applied Exercise Science Major/Neuroscience Minor
Semester abroad program: Tangier, Morocco
Email: shenderson11@une.edu
Ask me about: Anything! I studied abroad in Morocco last spring and am happy to help with anything related to travel, budgeting, classes, packing, etc.
Favorite part about studying abroad: Being exposed to new experiences!
Elizabeth Hoadley ‘27
Environmental Science Major/Business Administration Minor
Semester abroad program: Tangier, Morocco
Email: ehoadley@une.edu
Ask me about: Being able to stay active and train for a sport while abroad
Favorite part about studying abroad: Getting to meet and interact with many different people and being able to experience different cultures and food.
Casey Labrie ‘27
Marine Science Major/Education Minor
Semester abroad program: Tangier, Morocco
Email: clabrie2@une.edu
Ask me about: I’d love to share my experiences while abroad, where I traveled, the ups and downs, and challenges I faced, and try to suppress any worries anyone may have about going abroad!
Favorite part about studying abroad: My favorite part of studying abroad was meeting new people and trying so much new and delicious foods all around Morocco and Europe.
Olivia Lu-Alba ‘25
Medical Biology Major
Study abroad program: Tangier, Morocco
Email: olualba@une.edu
Ask me about: Traveling on a budget and experiencing hostels!
Favorite part about studying abroad: Learning new languages and trying new foods.
Annabelle Montgomery ‘27
Political Science Major/Criminology Minor
Semester abroad program: Seville, Spain
Email: amontgomery11@une.edu
Ask me about: Tips for traveling in Spain, what to expect with host families, good places to go within Seville, what the classes at the university I studied at were like, transportation within the city, what to pack, learning a new language, anything about Spain!
Favorite part about studying abroad: Being able to experience the culture in Spain. In Seville, the city I studied is absolutely amazing, with its architecture, history, and art. Being able to meet so many people from all over was such a great experience. I also got to try many traditional foods (my favorites were croquetas and Tinto de verano!). One last thing I loved was being able to travel to many other countries; it is so easy to hop on a short flight!
Cassidy Parker ‘27
Business Administration Major; Marketing/Education minors
Semester abroad program: Tangier, Morocco
Ask me about: Traveling every weekend
Favorite part about studying abroad: Becoming friends with the other students and going on weekend trips with them.
Tralee Pomerleau ‘26
Global Studies Major; Political Science/Anthropology/Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies minors
Semester abroad program: Tangier, Morocco
Email: tpomerleau1@une.edu
Ask me about: You can ask me about solo traveling (I did this all summer!), traveling with allergies, and budget traveling. I have been blessed with the opportunity to have done a semester in Morocco (spring 2024), the Azores travel course (spring 2025), and studying in Italy this summer through an approved program by UNE.
Favorite part about studying abroad: Probably all the friends I get to build lifetime friendships with and make memories with abroad!
Melody Pradhan ‘27
Medical Biology Major
Semester abroad program: Tangier, Morocco
Email: mpradhan1@une.edu
Ask me about: I love talking about traveling and answering questions about where to go, how to manage time abroad/traveling, and what to do when you're traveling! I love chatting, and I am more than happy to help answer any questions students may have!
Favorite part about studying abroad: I loved going to new places and exploring a new environment. I really enjoyed being exposed to different cultures and eating unique foods from different countries.
Evelynn Silva ‘26
Elementary Education Major/MHRT/C minor
Semester abroad program: Tangier, Morocco
Email: esilva3@une.edu
Ask me about: Volunteering at the orphanage and the American School, making social and professional connections abroad, mental health and adjustment strategies while abroad, and planning non-sponsored group trips
Favorite part of studying abroad: Meeting new people from all over the world and learning their stories!