Appointment Hours (scheduled via Self Service tab of myNEU)

Walk-in Hours

Tuesday 9-12pm

Thursday 1-4pm

Bio

Alissa has always had a strong interest in leaning about other cultures and experiencing the world through travel. Alissa has a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire where she pursued a major in Communication and a minor in Social Work. During her undergraduate degree, Alissa studied abroad to Florence, Italy which sparked her passion for international education. Alissa’s interest in education and travel led her to pursue a degree in higher education in hopes to work in study abroad. She received her Master’s degree in College Student Development and Counseling here at Northeastern where she had the opportunity to return to Italy, spending time in Macerata. Following her graduate degree, Alissa traveled to Israel through Birthright before starting her previous position in Academic Advising. She is thrilled to be back at Northeastern, where her love for international education and student advising comes together at GEO.

Key Roles

• Advises students on all types of study abroad programs
• Manages the application process
• Liaises with partner Universities abroad
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and welcome back events

Portfolio

Africa, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Middle East, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey.

Appointment Hours (scheduled via Self Service tab of myNEU)

Walk-in Hours

Tuesday 9-12pm

Thursday 1-4pm

Bio

Lane joins the GEO from Boston University School of Law, where she worked with international LL.M. students and managed their portfolio of study abroad programs. She has a B.A. from Colby College where she pursued a double major in Spanish and Music. During her undergraduate degree, Lane participated in study abroad programs to Salamanca, Spain and Kalimpong, India. Lane enjoyed her experience abroad so much that after graduating she returned to Spain to teach English in public secondary schools in Ciudad Real and Burgos through a program sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Education. She also has a M.Ed. in Educational Policy and Leadership studies from Boston University School of Education. Lane is passionate about international education and is thrilled to be a part of the GEO team, helping students to engage in meaningful study opportunities abroad.

Key Roles

• Advises students on all types of study abroad programs
• Manages the application process
• Liaises with partner Universities abroad
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and welcome back events

Portfolio

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Peru, Scotland, Uruguay, Wales.

Appointment Hours (scheduled via Self Service tab of myNEU)

Walk-in Hours

Tuesday 9-12pm

Thursday 1-4pm

Bio

Nora joins the Global Experience Office at Northeastern from the Education Abroad Office at Penn State University where she served as an Advisor and managed a portfolio of study abroad programs.  She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Connecticut where she studied abroad at the University of Wollongong in Australia and a M.A. in International Education from the School for International Training in Vermont where she participated on a field course in Barbados and Trinidad and interned at SIT Study Abroad.  Nora’s international education experience includes teaching English in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, to international students in Boston, and traveling throughout Western Europe and the Americas. Nora’s study abroad experience inspired her to pursue international work, travel and further her education.  She is passionate about connecting students to meaningful, life changing experiences and is excited to be part of the GEO team.

Key Roles

• Advises students on all types of study abroad programs
• Manages the application process
• Liaises with partner Universities abroad
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and welcome back events

Portfolio

Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia/ Oceania Region and Islands, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Austria, Germany and Switzerland.