Global Opportunities Peer Advisors
OSU GO Peer Advisors conduct initial 1:1 advising meetings with students who plan to apply to an OSU GO Program, connect students with appropriate support and advising offices for additional resources, provide general information about all OSU GO-approved programs, and respond to general inquiries from students, parents, and the OSU community.
Connect with a Peer Advisor
- Schedule a 15 minute REMOTE meeting. Appointments are generally available Monday – Friday between 9:30AM and 4:30PM.
- Schedule a 15 minute IN PERSON meeting in our office in University Plaza 275. Appointments are generally available Monday – Friday between 9:30AM and 4:30PM.
- Email us at [email protected] for questions or if you need assistance regarding appointment availability.
Current Drop-in Hours
Winter Term 2025
300 Strand Agriculture Hall (STAG 300)
- Wednesdays: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Jordan Indrawan
Jakarta, Indonesia
Program Term(s) & Location
Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, Spring 2023
Major/Minor/Concentration
Major in Biochemistry & Biophysics. Minor in Japanese Language & Culture.
Favorite Experience with Global Opportunities
Summiting Mt. Fuji, exploring the streets of Kyoto, food touring Osaka, and way more than initially expected.
Fun Facts
Your first major travel experience will cause a domino effect. Once you do it once, there will always be another reason to go again.

Carolyn Sellers
Orange County, CA
Program Term(s) & Location
Oil Palms to Orangutans: Sustainable Forestry, Borneo, Summer 2023
Major/Minor/Concentration
Major in Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation Sciences/Specialization in Conservation Strategy/Minor in Biological Data Science
Favorite Experience with Global Opportunities
I loved experiencing a new place and culture (and of course seeing the super cool animals too).
Fun Facts
I like to ice skate and weight lift in my free time.

Kennedy Sparks
Salem, OR
Program Term(s) & Location
I studied abroad through CIEE during my fall term of 2022 in Denmark and Italy.
Major/Minor/Concentration
Bioengineering
Favorite Experience with Global Opportunities
Traveling to new countries and learning about the different cultures and people.
Fun Facts
I love spending time outside and finding new places to explore.

Thea Davidson
Pacifica, CA
Program Term(s) & Location
IE3 Global: Querétaro, Mexico, Fall 2023.
Major/Minor/Concentration
Major in Psychology, Minor in Spanish.
Favorite Experience with Global Opportunities
I enjoyed visiting the states that neighbor Querétaro and exploring different towns and nature.
Fun Facts
I love creative journaling, especially with bits and pieces of things I pick up from travels!

Maya Brisan
Tualatin, OR
Program Term(s) & Location
I studied at the University of Sussex and took psychology classes during the summer of 2024.
Major/Minor/Concentration
Psychology major and Spanish minor.
Favorite Experience with Global Opportunities
I loved being in Brighton with the University of Sussex; it was the best summer of my life!
Fun Facts
I am bilingual and hoping to become trilingual.

Laura Knapp
Hillsboro, OR
Program Term(s) & Location
South Korea FLP
Major/Minor/Concentration
Design and Innovation Management & Business Administration
Favorite Experience with Global Opportunities
My favorite international experience was going to South Korea & Japan.
Fun Facts
I've been to 3 continents.

Yuxin Sun
Anhui, CHINA
Program Term(s) & Location
I am an international student from China studying at OSU.
Major/Minor/Concentration
Computer Science
Favorite Experience with Global Opportunities
Discover a New Hobby! Try Climbing!
Fun Facts
I enjoy outdoor rock climbing, but I'm still a beginner.