Peer Advisor
The Peer Advisor is a University of Richmond student who has been trained to assist you in exploring your options for studying abroad and can speak to you in a peer-to-peer environment. This advisor can help you with questions such as:
- How do I choose a program?
- What kinds of things should I consider as I prepare to study abroad?
- How will my credit transfer?
- How much will it cost?
- How do I apply?
- What is it really like to spend a semester or year abroad?
- How can I talk to other students who have studied abroad?
Meet Kendal
Meet your 2024-25 Peer Advisor, Kendal Hart! She is a senior at UR from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. In Fall 2023, Kendal spent a semester in Dublin, Ireland at University College Dublin (UCD). In Spring 2024, Kendal studied abroad in London, England at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL). During both semesters, she focused on her major in geography by taking courses such as The Public Life of Cities and Social Geography. Now, as a Study Abroad Peer Advisor, Kendal is eager to help students navigate the process and choose programs that best fit their academic, personal, and professional goals so they can get the most out of their abroad experience. Contact Kendal at kendal.hart@richmond.edu or stop by the International Education Office during her advising hours.
Fall 2024 Advising Hours
- Monday – 1:30pm to 3:00pm
- Tuesday – 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Wednesday – 4:45pm to 5:45pm
- Thursday – 3:00pm to 5:00pm
- Friday – 11:00am to 12:30pm