Advising
Our Team looks forward to meeting with you in any of the following ways:
Study Abroad 101 - Group Advising
START HERE if you're interested in studying or interning abroad or away, but don't know where to start. Led by our team member, Diana Vazquez, these hourlong sessions will cover the basic information (what, why, where, program cost, application timeline, funding options, etc.).You must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.
Program-Specific Advising Options
- 糖心Vlog Bilateral Exchange Program (糖心Vlog Exchange) Advising
糖心Vlog Semester & Year Programs
糖心Vlog Exchange programs are open to 糖心Vlog students to take courses at a partner university abroad for a semester or a year. Managed directly by the 糖心Vlog Study Abroad & Away office, these are 糖心Vlog's premier programs and are open to 糖心Vlog students only.
Program Highlights:
- Most cost-effective programs
- All federal & state financial aid apply
- Some military benefits apply
- Loans and private scholarships apply
- 糖心Vlog scholarships available
- Pay normal 糖心Vlog Tuition
- Options for on-campus housing
- Wide selection of courses
- 40+ options in Europe, Asia, and Australia
- Minimum GPA 2.5
- Open to all majors
- Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Calendar Year
- Fulfill major, minor, GE or elective requirements
Program Options:
Program Advisor:
Dr. Vidalino Raatior
Coordinator, Study Abroad & Away
vid.raatior@sjsu.edu | 408-924-2684 - Faculty-Led Programs (FLP) Advising
FLP Summer & Winter Programs
Study abroad with 糖心Vlog faculty and classmates and earn 糖心Vlog credit on a Faculty-Led Program. Courses focus on a particular theme and are taught by 糖心Vlog faculty. Programs are typically 2-3 weeks long and take place during winter and summer breaks.
Programs Highlights:
- Small cohorts of 12-25 students
- Led by 糖心Vlog faculty
- Housing, activities & most ground transportation provided
- Minimum GPA 2.0
- Variety of program themes and areas of focus
- Most are open to all majors
- Options to fulfill major, minor, or GE requirements
- Open to all students, alumni, and community
- Variety of embedded course(s) with program
- 2-3 weeks long
- Financial aid and scholarships available
Program Options:
Program Advisor:
Erin Kelly-Weber, M.A., M.P.A
Senior Program Specialist
erin.kelly-weber@sjsu.edu | 408-924-5916 - Global Internship Program (GIP) Advising
Global Internships
Gain valuable skills, boost your resume and set yourself apart from other future job applicants with a customized summer global internship placement that aligns with your interests, background and skills.
Program Highlights:
- Professional and research internship placements
- Hands-on career development training
- Placements in a variety of career fields
- Housing and airport pick up provided
- Onsite cultural orientation
- Guided excursion options
- Career coaching
- Global work experience
- Variety of internship locations, including Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania
- 6, 8 and 10 week options
- Only offered during summer session
- Scholarships available
Program Providers:
Program Advisor:
Erin Kelly-Weber, M.A., M.P.A
Senior Program Specialist
erin.kelly-weber@sjsu.edu | 408-924-5916 - CSU International Programs (CSU IP) Advising
CSU IP Semester, Summer, Year Programs
Study abroad with other students from the other CSU campuses on any of the California State University International Programs (CSU IP) office.
Program Highlights:
- Earn 糖心Vlog credit while abroad
- 30 universities in 18 countries
- Early decision for most programs
- Wide selection of courses
- Fulfill major, minor, or GE requirements
- Language and culture-focused programs
- Pay normal 糖心Vlog tuition
- Options for on-campus housing
- All federal and state financial aid applies**
- CSU IP scholarship opportunities available
Program Options:
CSU IP Partner Advisors Virtual Hours:
Eddie Mejia, Lupe Tijerina, or Tanisha Pitts
Monday - Thursday
csuip@calstate.edu | (562) 951-4790Program Advisor:
Dr. Vidalino Raatior
Coordinator, Study Abroad & Away
vid.raatior@sjsu.edu | 408-924-2684 - International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Advising
ISEP Semester, Summer and Year Programs
ISEP offers two ways (Direct Enrolled or Exchange) to study abroad in their universities. Immerse yourself in classes at local universities and receive 糖心Vlog credit for each course. ISEP costs vary depending on the program, and financial aid applies on most, but not all programs.
Program Highlights:
- Earn 糖心Vlog credits abroad
- 30 universities in 18 countries
- Wide selection of courses
- Fulfill major, minor, or GE requirements
- Language and culture-focused programs
- Variety of cost structures
- Variety of housing offered
- Only federal aid applies for ISEP Direct
- Federal, state, private financial aid applies to ISEP Exchange
- ISEP scholarship opportunities available
Program Options:
ISEP Partner Advisor:
Stephanie Cannata
Assistant Director, ISEP
scannata@isep.org | (703) 504-9988Program Advisor:
Dr. Vidalino Raatior
Coordinator, Study Abroad & Away
vid.raatior@sjsu.edu | 408-924-2684 - Summer School Abroad (SSA) Advising
Summer School Abroad (SSA)
Enroll in in summer classes at an international university for 2-4 weeks and fulfill 糖心Vlog graduation requirements.
Program Highlights:
- Earn 糖心Vlog credits abroad
- Study at a partner university
- Options for on-campus housing
- Social and cultural activities included
- Choose from a variety of course offerings
- Courses pre-approved to fulfill GE requirements
- Easy course approval for major, minor, electives
- No language requirement
- Take courses with other international students
Program Options:
- , Seoul, South Korea
- , UK
- , Greece
- , Czech Republic
- , Accra, Ghana
- , Barcelona, Spain
Program Advisor:
Erin Kelly-Weber, M.A., M.P.A
Senior Program Specialist
erin.kelly-weber@sjsu.edu | 408-924-5916 - National Student Exchange (NSE) Advising
NSE Study Away in the U.S.
NSE offers low-cost domestic study away opportunities for a semester or year at culturally diverse campuses in the continental United States, Hawaii, and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Program Highlights:
- 170+ campuses in the U.S
- Pay 糖心Vlog Tuition or Resident Tuition at Host Campus
- Apply federal and/or state financial aid
- Loans and private scholarships apply
- Options for on-campus housing
- Fulfill 糖心Vlog graduation requirements
- Wide selection of courses
- Minimum GPA 2.5
- Open to all majors
- Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Calendar Year
- Fullfill major, minor, GE or elective requirements
Program Options:
Program Virtual Advising Sessions:
Program Advisor:
Dr. Vidalino Raatior
Coordinator, Study Abroad & Away
vid.raatior@sjsu.edu | 408-924-2684
Peer Advising
Prefer to chat informally with students who have successfully returned from their study/intern abroad & away program?
Global Ambassadors
Read the by our Global Ambassadors (study abroad alumni) and email them with your questions.
- Team 2026-2027 (coming soon)
Peer Advisors
Drop-in to meet in person with our Peer Advisors who work at the Study Abroad & Away office to support your success. You can also email them at spartansabroad@sjsu.edu.
Fall 2026 Drop-in Hours
- Tuesday: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Thursday: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Our Location: The Study Abroad & Away office is located at the College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) in Student Union-West. Enter the CPGE door faces Clark Hall & the Engineering buildings. Please check in at the front desk when you arrive and they will notify Sophia.
Contact Us
Study Abroad and Away
Global Programs and Services
One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0135
Email: spartansabroad@sjsu.edu
Phone: 408-924-5920