The Education Abroad Team
FAU employs a number of trained and experienced full-time and part-time staff to lead Education Abroad initiatives at the University. We look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions about education abroad programming and activities! Interested in more information? ÌýWant to set up an appointment to meet with Study Abroad Coordinator to discuss your program choice? ÌýCall, email or stop by our office so we can help you take the next steps on your international education journey.
General Information
Boca Raton Campus - General Classroom South, Room 212Q (open from 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday)
Phone #: (561) 297-1208Ìý
Fax #: (561) 297- 2850Ìý
E-mail: goabroad@fau.eduÌý
MADISON MCSHANE
Director
Phone #: (561) 297-1080
Email:Ìýmmcshane@fau.edu
Madison oversees the program development of short and long-term study abroad opportunities and provides oversight of the exchange partnerships. Madison is the Fulbright à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Advisor for the University and helps FAU Fulbright candidates through the application process. Through collaboration with à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã, staff, faculty, and the local and global community, Madison supports the university's internationalization initiatives and passionately engages à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã in opportunities to become culturally competent leaders.
Madison is a two-time alum of FAU! She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communication and a Master’s degree in Multicultural Education.Ìý In 2015 she joined the Education Abroad team as Assistant Director and assumed the role of Director in 2019.
Brendan Richardson
A
ssociate Director
Phone #: (561) 297-
3227
Email:
brichardson@fau.edu
Prior to coming to Florida Atlantic University, Brendan worked at Kansas State University as an advisor, at International Studies Abroad with faculty-led programs, and at Georgia State University as an advisor.Ìý Brendan earned a BA in Sport Management, MA in International Affairs, and MS in Higher Education from the Florida State University.Ìý
While at Florida State, Brendan spent a total of 21 months as a student and employee at the FSU study centers in London, Florence, and Valencia.Ìý In London, he spent time a s a student (undergraduate and graduate) and then as a Graduate Counselor/Teaching Assistant.Ìý As a graduate counselor, Brendan worked with faculty and staff to plan and implement cultural activities and excursions and as a TA, he dove right into the program academics.Ìý While working as a Resident Assistant at the FSU Florence Study Center, Brendan served in an administrative and advisory role, really getting to know what à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã want and need abroad.Ìý Brendan visited many countries in Europe as a part of his studies and also as a backpacker; even making his way to Israel.Ìý Brendan looks forward to drawing from his personal experiences to assist FAU à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã on study abroad opportunities!
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STEPH PACK
Coordinator
Phone #: (561) 297-4827
Email: spack2014@fau.eduÌý
Steph attended FSU for undergrad and is currently attending FAU for a master’s degree in Educational Psychology. While she was at FSU, she studied abroad at their London Study Center for a spring semester. During her study abroad time, she enjoyed travelling to other countries and exploring the city of London as a local. Outside of study abroad, she has travelled to many different countries throughout Europe and Africa. Stephanie believes studying abroad and living in a different country is a great way to gain independence and learn about cultures other than your own.
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Student Assistants
Phone #: (561) 297-1208
Email: goabroad@fau.edu
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