Emily advises for exchange and direct enroll programs in Asia (China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey) and Europe (Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland).
Emily received her B.S in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent State University and holds an MAEd in Leadership in Higher Education from Baldwin Wallace University. She studied abroad in Florence, Italy for a semester during her sophomore year.
Her love for travel began when she spontaneously decided to study abroad in Italy. Since departing for Florence, Emily has travelled to thirteen countries, discovering the wonders and intricacies of other cultures. After returning home from her travels, Emily's excitement for exploration developed because of the guidance of the study abroad advisors at her alma mater. She began her Masters program with the hopes of eventually working in global education and is excited to be at Purdue- helping students achieve their study abroad goals.
Studying abroad is an impactful opportunity to explore the world, learn about yourself, and gain appreciation for what makes other cultures unique. Emily is thrilled to be able to support students throughout the process, and looks forward to seeing the amazing experiences students have abroad!
Alaina advises for exchange and direct enroll programs in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. She also works with incoming exchange students from partner universities in Asia and Europe.
Alaina studied Theatre at Valparaiso University and the Ohio State University and holds an M.S. in Higher Education from Purdue Global. Her study abroad experiences included a semester in Cambridge, England and a spring break British Theatre and Culture intensive in London.
Prior to joining the Purdue Study Abroad team, Alaina worked overseas with the Cambridge program she attended in college. While there, she completed a DipHE in Theology through the University of London and traveled as often as possible.
Since study abroad can be meaningful to different people in different ways, Alaina's favorite thing about advising is getting to know students and their goals. She enjoys helping them find the right program and make the experience their own.
Austin advises for exchanges in Australia and New Zealand as well as the following co-sponsored programs: CIEE, DIS, SBU-Madagascar, SEA Semester, Semester at Sea, SFS, SIT, UCONN-Salamanca, and UMN.
He holds a B.A. from Kenyon College and is pursuing an M.A. in International Education from the SIT Graduate Institute, along with a Professional Certification from The Forum on Education Abroad. During his studies, he spent semesters abroad in Madagascar and France and participated in shorter programs in Sweden, Mexico, and Cambodia. Before joining the Study Abroad Office, he worked as a middle school English teaching assistant in Paris and with Purdue’s Office of International Students & Scholars.
Austin is passionate about making study abroad opportunities accessible to all students and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels empowered to pursue international opportunities. Grateful for the support he received from study abroad advisors during his academic journey, Austin strives to offer the same level of support and encouragement to his students, helping them navigate their unique paths.
Jessey advises for co-sponsored programs for CEA CAPA, CIMBA, College Year in Athens, IES, and IFSA as well as exchange programs in Latin America.
Jessey received a B.A. in History and a Master of Public Administration from Morehead State University in Kentucky. He studied abroad during summer 2014 at Tianjin Normal University in Tianjin, China and during summer 2015 at Kyungpook National University in Daegu, South Korea. Following his undergraduate studies, Jessey taught English at Tianjin Normal University from 2016 to 2018, during which time he travelled throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Japan.
Prior to joining the Purdue Study Abroad team, Jessey advised students on study abroad opportunities at Westminster College in Missouri during which time he visited partners, conducted site visits, and accompanied faculty led travel courses to the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Morocco.
Jessey is originally from the Appalachian Mountains of rural Eastern Kentucky, where he was raised by his grandfather on a hog farm. Coming from one of the most historically poor regions of the country, Jessey understands the value of not only pursuing a degree in higher education but also the transformative and life altering experience of studying and living abroad. Jessey hopes to use his experience and knowledge to help students explore their own life change experiences abroad.