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Virtual Drop-In Peer Advising for Study Abroad/Away

Study Abroad

Virtual Drop-In Peer Advising for Study Abroad/Away

Location

Virtual - Google Meet

Date & Time

12:00pm - 2:30pm CDT April 16

Contact

Meaghan Bellande

Assistant Director of Study Abroad & International Student Services
bellandm@southwestern.edu

512-863-1857

12:00pm - 2:30pm CDT April 16

Virtual - Google Meet

Meaghan Bellande

Assistant Director of Study Abroad & International Student Services
bellandm@southwestern.edu

512-863-1857

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Interested in study abroad or study away, but not quite sure how to get started? Drop in for peer advising with the Study Abroad Peer Mentors! Meet with Audrey and Haley on Fridays, 12:00-2:30pm via Google Meet - no appointment needed!

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