Faculty and Academic Advisors

Louis Butler - Japan, Summer 2018

Faculty and Academic Advisors both play an important role in students study abroad journey and success. The Global Engagement Center rely on your help to create successful programs and advise students on what programs are academically best for the student.

Leading a Faculty-led Program

Academic Advisors and Study Abroad

Connect with Us

Instagram: @shsu.studyabroad

Study Abroad

Jessie Miller

Assistant Director

of Study Abroad

jtm096@shsu.edu

936.294.3276

Farrington 116C

Daniela Mirabal

GEC Coordinator

dmirabal@shsu.edu

936.294.3892

Farrington 116F

Study Abroad Application Deadline:

Bearkats Abroad Portal

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Friends of Study Abroad

International Student Spotlight

Doreen Muthee,
from Kenya
Major: Business Administration
Language: Swahili
Favorite Food from Home: Nyama Choma (Kenyan Barbeque)

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?
"President ISO (2021-2022), SHSU Raven Scholar ‘21 and being the Keynote speaker at the International Student Dinner ’21."

Aakanksha,
from India
Major: Computing and Information Science
Language: Hindi
Favorite Food from Home: Roti and Paneer Butter Masala

Why did you choose SHSU?
"SHSU provides a wonderful mixture of theoretical exposure and practical nuances of study (knowledge) for graduate student that makes it a great place to study. In addition to that, excellent faculties will help me enhance my learning and exposure to the latest trends."

Isaac Ogbogo,
from Nigeria
Major: Chemistry
Language: Igede
Favorite Food from Home: Pounded Yam with Eguisi Soup

What advice do you have for new international students?
"SHSU is another home from home. Everyone that I met on campus when I first arrived was just willing to put me through one thing or the other. Therefore, I encourage every international student not to be afraid of feeling lonely or helpless in SHSU. They can be rest assured that they are in the best environment away from home."

Oluwole Akintoye,
from Nigeria
Major: Computer and Information Science
Language: Yoruba
Favorite Food from Home: Amala with Ewedu soup

What do you enjoy most about SHSU?
"SHSU creates an environment that respects and values individual differences along varying dimensions by prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. These in effect encourage people of different backgrounds to peacefully co-exist and succeed."