Contact Study Abroad
Study Abroad is located within the Office of Global Education
Phone: 410-337-6455
Email: StudyAbroad@goucher.edu
Location: Van Meter first floor Lobby
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. See advising hours below.
Address:
Office of Global Education
Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Baltimore, MD 21204
Staff
Matthew Van Hoose, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Global, Career, and Community-Based Learning
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
410-337-3094
matthew.vanhoose@goucher.edu
Karen Sykes
Director of International Student and Scholar Services
410-337-6270
karen.sykes@goucher.edu
Karen's primary role is to advise international students on immigration regulations, adjustment to the U.S. and campus, academic concerns, financial matters, and personal assistance.
Hyemee Kim
Assistant Director of Global Education for Advising
410-337-6444
hyemee.kim@goucher.edu
Hyemee helps students choose the right program for their academic and personal goals, navigate the application process, and prepare for their departure. She works closely with faculty and staff to ensure students receive academic support regarding study abroad. She also communicates with the partner institutions to provide students with the best learning experience.
Andrea Valone
Administrative Assistant
410-337-6455
andrea.valone@goucher.edu
Andrea provides the Office of Global Education with operational support and oversight of daily operations. She assists with various day-to-day administrative tasks, program and event organization and communication, as well as providing support to international students.
Jenny Quijano Sax
Director of Education Abroad
410-337-3231
jennifer.quijanosax@goucher.edu
Cindy Paige Desi
Assistant Director of Global Education for Programs
410-337-6119
cindy.paigedesi@goucher.edu
Meet Us
Before meeting with a study abroad advisor, students must attend a Study Abroad 101 session in Office of Global Education. The session is led by study abroad advisors and the session lasts approximately 30 minutes. Study Abroad 101 covers topics such as how to explore program options, apply for a study abroad program, obtain academic credit for study abroad, and organize financial matters.
Advising Office Hours
If you are unable to come to a session that you are interested in you may come to the appropriate advisor's walk in hours. No appointment necessary. Students may find this information through Navigate.