Study Abroad Interns are study abroad alums who host events, drop-in hours, manage social media, and are an integral part of the Cronin Team.
![Davidson, A](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Davidson%2C%20A_0.jpg)
Finance Major, Computer Information Systems Minor
Semester abroad: Fall 2022
Questions? Email me: adavidson@falcon.bentley.edu
Why do you think Bentley students should pursue an international education experience?
I think Bentley students should pursue an international education experience because of the wide exposure to new cultures and perspectives. Studying abroad allows Bentley students to experience a new culture and new daily lifestyle. This can help broaden their perspective and understanding of the world, as well as develop cross-cultural communication skills. Exposure to diverse perspectives will enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
![Matos, M](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Matos%2C%20M.jpeg)
Marketing major, Human Resources minor
Semester abroad: Spring break 2023
Questions? Email me: mariajosematos@falcon.bentley.edu
Why do you think Bentley students should pursue an international education experience?
Students should pursue an international education experience because this once in a lifetime opportunity will enrich their life by allowing them to step out of their comfort zone. This kind of experience is important for students’ self-discovery, open-mindedness, and adaptability skills. Through challenges and adventures abroad, they can gain a better understanding of themselves as they make independent decisions while being responsible and keeping in mind all possible options and scenarios. The students will experiment with new ideas, cultures, and places, and will learn to adapt to their surroundings. Thus, an international education experience is beneficial as it will help them grow as individuals.
![Ovanessian, N](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Ovenessian%2C%20N.jpeg)
Economics-Finance major, International Affairs minor
Semester abroad: Fall 2022
Questions? Email me: novanessian@falcon.bentley.edu
Why do you think Bentley students should pursue an international education experience?
One of the most impactful experiences of going abroad that I believe is oftentimes overlooked is having the opportunity to learn with completely new perspectives. Your university or program might look completely different than Bentley, and your classes will most likely be filled with people you are not familiar with at all. Learning in this completely new environment can stimulate growth and allow you to further your education in a new light. Not to mention you will also be learning a ton of new things outside of the classroom as well.
Peer Advisors
Peer advisors are study abroad alums who volunteer to share their experiences with students considering going abroad! Feel free to reach out to any PA who studied abroad somewhere you're interested in:
![Anna Pappas](https://d2f5upgbvkx8pz.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/inline-images/image_11.png)
Management major, Business Law minor
Semester abroad: Fall '23
Questions? Email me: apappas@falcon.bentley.edu
![Cleo Zhou](https://d2f5upgbvkx8pz.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202024-02-09%20at%2012.01.40%E2%80%AFPM.png)
Marketing major
Semester abroad: Fall '23
Questions? Email me: ctzhou@falcon.bentley.edu
![Kathryn Slattery](https://d2f5upgbvkx8pz.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202024-02-09%20at%2012.04.02%E2%80%AFPM.png)
Finance major, Law minor
Semester abroad: Fall '23
Questions? Email me: kslattery@falcon.bentley.edu
![mfrattaroli](https://d2f5upgbvkx8pz.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202024-02-09%20at%202.05.04%E2%80%AFPM.png)
Marketing major, Entreprenurial Studies minor
Semester abroad: Fall '23
Questions? Email me: mfrattaroli@falcon.bentley.edu
![sbazin](https://d2f5upgbvkx8pz.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202024-02-09%20at%202.08.18%E2%80%AFPM.png)
Marketing major, Sports Business minor
Semester abroad: Fall '23
Questions? Email me: sbazin@falcon.bentley.edu
![Liam Hotaling](https://d2f5upgbvkx8pz.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202024-02-09%20at%202.13.24%E2%80%AFPM.png)
Finance major, CIS minor
Semester abroad: Fall '23
Questions? Email me:Lhotaling@falcon.bentley.edu
![](https://d2f5upgbvkx8pz.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/inline-images/Kent%20Mackowiak.jpeg?VersionId=lQ8vj1itHfPu34S7XRYvOHid9dj0Hwsm)
Finance major
Semester abroad: Fall '23
Questions? Email me: kmackowiak@falcon.bentley.edu