Advising

The interdisciplinary character of the major and minor in International Studies requires that students carefully coordinate their course of study across many academic departments. Early planning is essential to a successful program as schedules can conflict and not all courses are offered in every year. 


Faculty and Staff Advisors
Students majoring in International Studies will be assigned an advisor with expertise in their area of concentration (economics, political science, or humanities). Students minoring in International Studies may consult with the Program Advisor, Linda Gray MacKay and/or with the Director of the Program, Prof. Robert Murphy.  Additionally, faculty from many disciplines are associated with the International Studies program and are a good souce of advice for students.

Prof. Robert Murphy
Director
21 Campnella Way, Room 485
(617) 552-3688
murphyro@bc.edu

Linda Gray MacKay
Academic Advisor/Administrative Coordinator
Carney 214
(617) 552-0740
mackayli@bc.edu

Amanda Collins
Graduate Assistant
Carney 212
(617) 552-1267
isp@bc.edu

Sarah Hoff
Graduate Assistant
Carney 212
(617) 552-1267
isp@bc.edu

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Peer advising
All majors and minors as well as prospective students are encouraged to consult with our student peer advisors. Peer advisors are senior International Studies majors available to help students chart their course of study by discussing classes, studying abroad, internships, and senior research projects.

Carolyn Certo - Political Science
Student Advisor
Carney 213
carolyn.certo.1@bc.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday 12:00-3:00pm; Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm; Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm

Lizzie Sletzinger - Political Science
Student Advisor
Carney 213
elizabeth.sletzinger.1@bc.edu
Office Hours:
Monday 3:00-5:00pm; Thursday 2:00-5:00pm

Maryclaire Abowd - History, Culture, and Society
Student Advisor
Carney 403
maryclaire.abowd.1@bc.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday 2:00-5:00pm; Wednesday 9:30am-12:00 pm

Megan Wilkie - History, Culture, and Society
Student Advisor
Carney 213
wilkiem@bc.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday 9:00am-1:00pm; Friday 9:00am-1:00pm

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Study Abroad
Studying abroad can be a wonderful compliment to the International Studies Program, and studetns are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the many programs offerend through Boston College.  If you are planning to study abroad, make an appointment to with Linda Gray MacKay before planning courses.

See a listing of the foreing locations where some of our students have studied.

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