Advising
Advising sessions offered Monday - Thursday are available in person or via Zoom. A Zoom appointment is set up for all students, but if you prefer an in-person appointment just come to the office.
On Fridays, ONLY ZOOM is available as the physical office is closed. You will receive Zoom appointment information within a day or two after scheduling the appointment.
Available Advisors
Mieke (Mee-Kah) Karth
As an international student from South Africa, Mieke knows what it's like to live in another country for an extended period of time and how to prepare for it. Mieke is a senior at EMU in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in General Psychology with a minor in General Business. She has traveled to Germany and France, as well as within the USA, including New York, New Jersey, Ohio, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Kentucky, Nevada, Illinois, Georgia and Florida.
Katie Zeits
Katie Zeits is a strong advocate for studying abroad and encourages people to travel to experience other cultures. During high school, she participated in a year-long study abroad program in Germany with a national scholarship called Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange. She pursued her passion for international studies and spent a semester in the Czech Republic with ISA while obtaining a bachelor's degree at Saginaw Valley State University. Katie is a current graduate student in the Higher Education & Student Affairs master's program here at Eastern Michigan University. Katie has also explored various European countries, including Italy, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. Additionally, she has traveled extensively in the Midwest and down to Florida, visiting states such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Katie is a part of the Housing & Residence Life staff as a Graduate Hall Director in Downing Hall to help oversee residents and the resident assistants on staff. Katie has experience applying for numerous scholarships when it comes to studying abroad and has received the Gilman A. Benjamin scholarship previously. Katie is well-versed in essay and application writing, so feel free to ask any questions you may have!
Kristen Krug-Shaffer
Kristen is the manager of program development for Academic Travel Programs. Schedule an appointment with her if you have questions about specific semester/year as well as faculty-led programs. She has traveled to Argentina, Bahamas, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, England, France, Iceland, Italy, Japan (including Okinawa), Mexico, Puerto Rico, and South Korea.