Individual Advising Sessions

office of international programs

Answering to student demand for more individual advising opportunities, OIP has implemented a new two-stage advising system.

First, Advising Assistants stand ready to talk with you about general aspects of going abroad. You may expect to learn about:

  • study-abroad policies & procedures
  • how to research programs
  • next steps

They are available on a drop-in basis at the Resource Room in Hovey House:

Mondays: 9-12 PM and 4-5 PM
Tuesdays: 4-5 PM
Wednesdays: 9-12 PM and 4-5 PM
Thursdays: 9-12 PM and 4-5 PM
Fridays: 9-12 PM and 4-5 PM

You can also make an appointment that fits your schedule. Appointments are daily 12-4 PM.

After meeting with an Advising Assistant, you will enter the next phase where you meet with an International Study Advisor. The International Study Advisor is a staff member with special expertise in a given region.

schedule an appointment online

  • I am interested in a semester or year-long program and have not yet met with an advisor at Hovey House. 
    Drop in or click here to schedule>> 
  • I have already met with an advisor at Hovey House. I need to schedule a follow-up appointment. Click here>> 
  • I am interested in a summer program. Click here>>  

    BC students receive the same quality advising whether they go on BC or approved external programs during the semester and academic year.

    Advising assistants

    OIP Advising Assistants stand ready to talk with you about general aspects of going abroad in any part of the world.

    Kathryn Bizier, General Advising
    Justin Fugo
    ,
    General Advising
    Allyson Trochez
    , General Advising

    International Study Advisors

    Our team of experienced International Study Advisors are available to meet with students for scheduled 20-minute advising sessions. Students entering the application process are required to have met with an AA beforehand.

    Christina Dimitrova: dimitroc@bc.edu
    Africa | Asia | Middle East | Southeast Europe

    Elizabeth Goizueta: goizuete@bc.edu
    Latin America | Spain

    Esther Messing: messines@bc.edu
    Australia | Ireland |Eastern Europe

    Rita Piccolo: piccolr@bc.edu
    Italy | France | Switzerland

    Larry Pickener: pickener@bc.edu
    United Kingdom | Scandinavia | Netherlands

    Abby Berenson: abby.berenson@bc.edu
    Summer Programs

    Photo: Meteora, Greece









    Cliff top monasteries of Meteora, Greece. 2008.