Education Abroad Peer Advisors
Education Abroad Peer Advisors (EAPAs) are Babson students who have studied abroad for an academic year, semester, or summer. They are here to offer peer advice and answer any questions you have while searching for a program, while you’re preparing to go, while you’re abroad, and even after you’ve returned to campus.
Chris Avallone '25
Semester abroad program(s): CIEE Open Campus Rome
Academic interest: Entrepreneurship
Hobbies: Golf, Football, Hockey, Real Estate, Volunteering
Favorite course abroad: Exploring Rome: the birthplace of the modern museum
Favorite food abroad: Cacio e Pepe
Contact me about: Budgeting, preparing, and questions about experience
During a typical day abroad I … would go to class in the morning which consisted of museum tours or field trips. Then would head towards my neighborhood and take in my surroundings and try to get a feel for the culture.
While abroad, I wish I had … became closer with the students in my program earlier. I eventually made all my memories with them.
You should go abroad because …It is a life changing experience to meet new friends, and dive into a new culture where you will never have the opportunity to travel again with no tie downs besides school and budgeting.
Felix Tsao '25
Semester abroad program(s): Bocconi University
Academic interest: Strategy and Consulting
Hobbies: working out, watching anime, cars
Favorite course abroad: Management of Small and Medium Enterprises
Favorite food abroad: Pasta
Contact me about: creating travel plans
During a typical day abroad I … would workout in the morning, finish classes, then grab aperitivos with friends by Navigli.
While abroad, I wish I had … explored Italy more.
You should go abroad because … Exploring different parts of the world not only broadens your perspective and introduces you to a variety of cultures and people but also develops your confidence, independence, and social skills. My experience abroad has been instrumental in the development of these aspects of myself.
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Password Sudjitporn '24
Semester abroad program(s): Waseda University Exchange Program (Spring 2023)
Academic interest: Finance & Technology Entrepreneurship
Hobbies: Golf & Cafe Hopping
Favorite course abroad: Buddhism in Japan
Favorite food abroad: Ankimo Sushi!
Contact me about: Budgeting for study abroad, Class Registration, Making travel plans during study abroad
During a typical day abroad I … grab a coffee from Family Mart, attend classes on campus, hit the gym, have dinner and drinks at an Izakaya nearby to end the day.
While abroad, I wish I had … studied more Japanese before arriving and researched all the places that I want to visit since the first day.
You should go abroad because … It opens up your perspective on education system outside of the US and it's also a great opportunity to explore different culture and meet new people from different backgrounds.
Ceri Finz '25
Semester abroad program(s): Babson Leadership in a Global Context: Berlin & Singapore
Academic interest: Entrepreneurship, Business Management
Hobbies: Soccer, Any Sport, Reading, Nature
Favorite course abroad: Business Ethics & Leadership
Favorite food abroad: Chicken Rice
Contact me about: Why you should go abroad and how to spend time abroad.
During a typical day abroad I … work out, eat well, and spend an extreme amount of time walking and exploring outside.
While abroad, I wish I had … some regrets so I could answer this question. Everything was perfect. If I were to do everything all over again, I wouldn't change a thing.
You should go abroad because … it is the perfect opportunity to grow. Go out of your comfort zone, take classes from a different culture, understand a different lifestyle and a different mindset. Maybe you'll discover a better version of yourself.
Pratyay Agrawal '25
Semester abroad program(s): CIEE: Madrid (Fall 2023)
Academic interest: Economics, Entrepreneurship
Hobbies: Chess, Soccer, Stock Market, Travelling
Favorite course abroad: Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Culture
Favorite food abroad: Poffertjes
Contact me about: First Generation Student abroad
During a typical day abroad I … Explored Madrid, Planned for trips outside Madrid, Played football.
While abroad, I wish I had … Explored the hidden gems of Spain
You should go abroad because …Experiential learning opportunities, Exploring new countries and cultures, Global networking.
Tamar Salant '25
Semester abroad program(s): Arcadia: University of Westminster (Fall 2023)
Academic interest: Accounting
Hobbies: Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Travel, Going to Concerts
Favorite course abroad: Monarchy: A Royal History of London
Favorite food abroad: Gelato in Italy
Contact me about: Budgeting for Abroad and Solo Travel
During a typical day abroad I … would walk to class followed by some shopping on Regent St or Oxford St, explore a new area of London or local pub with friends and end the day cooking dinner and planning my next weekend trip!
While abroad, I wish I had … Utilized more resources Westminster and its faculty has to offer. Many professors have lived in London their whole life and would be happy to recommend hidden local spots or go with you!
You should go abroad because … It allows you to discover more about yourself and your interests on a whole new level. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime to explore and get a taste for what’s out in this world— embrace new culture and experiences and meet people who may just become some of your lifelong friends.
cking3@babson.eduCaroline King '25
Semester abroad program(s): University of Manchester, Alliance Business School (Fall 2023)
Academic interest: Marketing, Strategy & Consulting
Hobbies: Working Out, Going on walks, Reading, Podcasts
Favorite course abroad: Marketing & Society
Favorite food abroad: Paella (in Barcelona)
Contact me about: Budgeting for abroad
During a typical day abroad I … would wake up and go to Pret to get a coffee, and then head to the library to get some work done or go to my classes. After that, I would cook myself a good meal then head to the gym!
While abroad, I wish I had … better budgeting skills and traveled to local areas.
You should go abroad because … It is truly a once in a lifetime experience. It changes you in the best way possible, and you will (most likely) never be in this great of a situation again to travel so effortlessly!
Solana Fahey '25
Semester abroad program(s): CEA CAPA Education Abroad Florence, Italy (Fall 2023)
Academic interest: Operations and Business Analytics
Hobbies: Lacrosse, listening to podcasts, walking, cooking
Favorite course abroad: Italian Cinema
Favorite food abroad: Tagliatelle
Contact me about: Babson Athlete abroad, Budgeting for abroad
During a typical day abroad I … would grab a coffee and go to class, work out, walk around to explore new areas, grab dinner and gelato, and go out with friends!
While abroad, I wish I had … ate at more restaurants in my host country.
You should go abroad because … it is an experience for immense growth, learning and fully submerging yourself into a new culture. You will gain personal development, lifelong friendships, and memories that will leave a lasting impact.
jhowell2@babson.eduJonathan Howell '25
Semester abroad program(s): CIEE: Cape Town Arts & Sciences
Academic interest: Marketing
Hobbies: Sports and Painting
Favorite course abroad: Cinematic History
Favorite food abroad: Ostrich & Kudu
Contact me about: Obtaining Visas & Budgeting
During a typical day abroad I … went to campus for class, enjoyed time hiking/surfing/spending time at the beach, and hung out with friends.
While abroad, I wish I had … the ability to share it with some Babson friends.
You should go abroad because … it opens up your eyes to another culture and truly is an exciting experience.
mmaigari1@babson.eduManal Maigari '25
Semester abroad program(s): Umbra institute Perugia
Academic interest: Operations
Hobbies: journaling, cooking, and shopping
Favorite course abroad: Anthropology of Food and Eating
Favorite food abroad: Pasta of all kinds
Contact me about: What to pack
During a typical day abroad I … would normally wake up around 9:30am and have breakfast near my apartment by around 11. I live just 1 minute away from Piazza IV Novembre, so I have endless options, but my favorite one is Turan Cafe. After breakfast, I hangout with my friends, we normally go shopping, and by 7:30 we head to dinner at my favorite place, Taverna Il Tiesto, which has the best pasta in Perugia. By 11 pm I home.
While abroad, I wish I had … more phone storage, I took photos of everything. Italy is stunning, and I traveled to several other beautiful countries, I just wanted to photograph everything.
You should go abroad because … It is such a life-changing experience; the world is so much bigger than what people think. There are so many new cultures to explore, even in Italy itself. Each region has its own traditions, and it's just so fun to learn.
Christina Crochetiere '25
Semester abroad program(s): Babson Leadership in a Global Context: Berlin and Singapore (Fall 2023)
Academic interest: Entrepreneurship, Social and Cultural Studies, Hospitality Management
Hobbies: Singing, Improv, Planning trips, Exploring, Nature
Favorite course abroad: Entrepreneurial Ventures in Singapore
Favorite food abroad: pretzels at every train stop in Germany; kaya toast in Singapore.
Contact me about: Budgeting for abroad
During a typical day abroad I … would attend class in the morning, spend the rest of the day knocking things off of my "abroad experiences" list, and think of more things to add to the list while I'm out!
While abroad, I wish I had … taken more weekend trips to other cities.
You should go abroad because … now is your best chance! You will learn so much about the world.
Conner Adrian '26
Semester abroad program(s): Waseda Spring 2024
Academic interest: Project Management and Entrepreneurship
Hobbies: Travel, Cars, Psychology, Fashion, Photography, Social Media, Cooking, Baking, Extreme Activities.
Favorite course abroad: History of Opera
Favorite food abroad: Sushi
Contact me about: LGBTQ+ abroad
During a typical day abroad I … biked to the train station, took the train, went to class, ate lunch with friends, had dinner with friends, worked on homework / projects, watched a show, and slept.
While abroad, I wish I had … gone out and traveled even more on day trips.
You should go abroad because … your life perspective will change.
Ester Khaitov '24
Semester abroad program(s): CIEE Barcelona Spring 2024
Academic interest: Strategy & Consulting
Hobbies: Tennis, Reading, Pilates
Favorite course abroad: Economics of Wine
Favorite food abroad: Patatas bravas
Contact me about: First Generation Student abroad, Budgeting, Course Planning
During a typical day abroad I … went to class in the heart of Barcelona, grabbed a bite in one of the many bustling tapas restaurants, and planned weekend trips!
While abroad, I wish I had … explored more of Spain beyond the Catalonian region, as there is a lot to see.
You should go abroad because … It pushes you out of your comfort zone and forces you to be more independent + dynamic, which is a necessary skill in adulthood.
George Guo '25
Semester abroad program(s): Waseda University
Elective Abroad/ Short-term Program(s): International Consulting Experience in Portugal
Academic interest: Supply Chain and Consulting
Hobbies: Fishing, Food, Gaming
Favorite course abroad: Characteristics of capitalism in various countries
Favorite food abroad: Sushi
Contact me about: Budgeting for abroad
During a typical day abroad I … wake up early in the morning and go through the plan for the day before I leave my dorm (my dorm is an hour away from school, if I forget something I can't come back and take it). After arriving at the metro station, I go to the nearby convenience store and buy something for a quick breakfast. Typically, classes take up an entire morning. After my morning classes, I meet with friends to have a quick lunch near school. I may or may not have classes in the afternoon, but in both cases, I explore the city of Tokyo after my last class in the day. Some days. instead of exploring the city, I participate in student organizations, which is a big part of Waseda's student life and a good way for me to learn the language.
While abroad, I wish I had … some type of more personal transportation like a car or a motorcycle while I was abroad. Commuting is Japan takes a long time (for me, an hour to and from school) and depending on the time of the day, trains can be very crowded and uncomfortable.
You should go abroad because … you will meet a lot of amazing people from many countries across the world. You will get an insight into the life in the country you are going to, which potentially expands your career possibilities in the future. Learning the local language is also an advantage, professionally and personally.
Ian Hammer ’25
Semester abroad program(s): Madrid, Spain – IE University, Tokyo, Japan – Waseda University
Academic interest: International Business and Finance
Hobbies: Trying new foods, playing/watching sports, building LEGOs, and reading
Favorite course abroad: Marketing and Video Games at IE University
Favorite food abroad: Tortilla in Spain and Abura Soba in Japan
Contact me about: Budgeting for abroad
During a typical day abroad I … would attend classes and do homework until a little after lunch. Then, in the afternoon through evening, I would either workout or attend a karate lesson, and go to dinner with friends.
While abroad, I wish I had … rested a little more. It felt like there was always another activity to do, sight to see, or another food to sample. However, sometimes I needed a break, and I wish I would’ve allowed myself to take them a little more often.
You should go abroad because … it will put you outside of your comfort zone. Every day of a semester abroad is filled with unique experiences, and through them you will grow so much not just as a student but as a person and be better because of it.
J.T. Rai '26
Semester abroad program(s): HEC-Paris
Academic interest: Finance & Entrepreneurship
Hobbies: Tennis, Soccer, Fantasy Football, Stock Market, Traveling, Music Festivals
Favorite course abroad: French
Favorite food abroad: Escargots and Bifanas
Contact me about: Budgeting, Travelling, Eating, and Living Abroad
During a typical day abroad I … would finish any work I had left from my classes and go to the gym to workout. Then, I would take a shuttle into Paris where I would wander around the city either stopping at museums like the Louvre or parks before having an amazing dinner at a French restaurant with great wine. Afterwards, I would either head back to campus or enjoy the Parisian nightlife.
While abroad, I wish I had … been able to go on trips with some friends from Babson and explored Italy more.
You should go abroad because … it is very unlikely you will have an opportunity to experience and explore a new culture like this. Living abroad is different than visiting other countries for vacation as it rewards you with people from all around the world and a new culture far different than that of the US. You can travel to Spain one weekend and be in Germany the next. You come back home a changed person fueled with a new perspective on the world and a passion for enjoying the differences that may go unnoticed when living in the US.
Liliia Alieksanova '25
Semester abroad program(s): Arcadia Internship in London 2023, API Paris 2023, IES Milan Business Studies 2024
Elective Abroad/ Short-term Program(s): Malaysia Elective
Academic interest: Ethical Entrepreneurship
Hobbies: Boxing, painting, DJing
Favorite course abroad: French Language and Literature
Favorite food abroad: Malaysian coconut chicken
Contact me about: Interning, budgeting, scholarship, first gen
During a typical day abroad I … spoke local language and ate local dishes, trying to look as less touristy as possible
While abroad, I wish I had … a friend who could share lifehacks about each country and city
You should go abroad because … It’s a perfect way to explore your identity and meet new friends from all around the world.