Staff and Contact Information

ABIGAIL LASHINSKY
Study Abroad Mentor
alashins@oswego.edu

Major: Wellness Management and Psychology
Minor: Athletic Coaching
Fluent Languages: English
Study Abroad: Brno, Czech Republic - Fall '22; Sydney, Australia - Winter '23

Abigail is a senior Wellness Management and Psychology major with a minor in Athletic Coaching. Abigail recently completed an internship at the University of Ostrava during her time studying abroad in Brno, Czech Republic. She also participated in the Wellness in Australia program run by SUNY Oswego's Department of Health Promotion and Wellness where she spent time in Sydney, Australia. Abigail is enthusiastic and loves to talk about anything travel or wellness related!

Walk-In Hours: T: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., TH: 2:15 - 4:00 p.m
Meet with Abigail: abigaillashinsky.youcanbook.me

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KIARA MONTERO
Study Abroad Mentor
kmontero@oswego.edu

Double Major: Broadcasting and Human Development
Minor: Sports Studies
Fluent Languages: English
Study Abroad: Semester at Sea (through Colorado State University) - Fall '22
Ported into 11 countries: Amsterdam, Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, Jordan, Kenya, India, and Dubai

The most memorable feeling from being abroad that I miss is the feeling of excitement and curiosity before you step into that country for the first time. I l fell in love with the process of learning and experiencing new cultures. I learned that when traveling it's cool to do the touristy things, but the best experiences are when you're accompanied with the local people of the country. The locals are the heart and soul of the country.

Walk-In Hours: T/TH: 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 
Meet with Kiara: kiaramontero-mediaindustry.youcanbook.me

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FAVOURED-JOY OGHENEKOME
Study Abroad Mentor
fogenek@oswego.edu

Major: Global and International Studies
Minor: Peace and Conflict Studies, International Business
Fluent Languages: English
Study Abroad: Seoul, South Korea - Spring '22; Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand - Winter '23

Spending time abroad opens your mind to many perspectives where you unconsciously begin to reflect on yourself and your culture, constantly comparing and learning. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I got to try things I never thought I could eat. One thing that I did struggle with was finding the right time to contact home due to the time difference.

Walk-In Hours: T/TH: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Meet with Joy: favoured-joyoghenekome-student.youcanbook.me

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SAMANTHA SILVERMAN
Study Abroad Mentor
ssilver2@oswego.edu

Major: Cinema and Screen Studies
Fluent Languages: English
Study Abroad: London, United Kingdom - Fall '22

As a Freshman in college, I always knew that going abroad was something I was interested in. I had so much fun in London! I got to explore the city and see important landmarks, go to the theatre frequently, and travel to countries like Spain, Switzerland, and Ireland.

Walk-In Hours: M/W: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Meet with Sam: samanthasilverman.youcanbook.me

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MILES WEBER
Study Abroad Mentor
mweber@oswego.edu

Major: English, Creative Writing
Fluent Languages: English
Study Abroad: Kofu, Japan - Fall '22/Winter '22

Hi, I'm Miles. I traveled to the other side of the world to Japan in the fall semester of 2022 and I loved it. I like learning new languages and experiencing new cultures. Even though I am done studying abroad here at Oswego, I would love to go to Paris and improve my 6 years of French study and I want to keep exploring the world!

Walk-In Hours: M/W: 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Meet with Miles: milesweber.youcanbook.me