Global Education and Study Away

Connect with the Global Education & Study Away team

Location

Global Education & Study Away
Williams College
Hopkins Hall, Suite 210
880 Main Street
Williamstown, MA 01267

Phone & Email

Phone : 413-597-4262
Email: s[email protected]

Appointments

Meet with a member of the Global Education & Study Away team to learn more about studying abroad, ideally after having attended a Study Away 101 Info Session.

Mission

The Office of Global Education and Study Away expands the Williams College liberal arts experience by providing students with high-quality academic opportunities to learn beyond campus. In close collaboration with faculty and academic departments across the College, we connect students with trusted programs and accredited institutions that encourage intellectual curiosity, intercultural understanding, and engagement with diverse communities and perspectives.

We believe studying away is an important opportunity for students to encounter ways of thinking and living different from their own. Through meaningful engagement across cultures and communities—both domestically and internationally—students develop linguistic and intercultural competencies, humility, adaptability, and resilience. Our goal is to prepare Williams students to return to campus as more informed global citizens, equipped to thoughtfully engage with the complex challenges of our day.

Learning Goals

Dean's Welcome

Welcome and thank you for considering study away as part of your Williams College experience! Studying away as an undergraduate is a unique opportunity.

Nationally, 10% of undergraduates from American higher education institutions study abroad. At Williams, over 50% of the junior class studies away. Now is your time to be among them and immerse yourself in a different place, culture, and learning environment!

We are here to help you with choosing a program that meets your interests and academic goals. We encourage you to think about studying away as you begin the process of considering major fields and course requirements during your first and second years. Many of the resources you need can be found right here on our website. The earlier you plan, the better!

We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you choose your next academic adventure away…

Christina Stoiciu

Campus Connection

Before you meet with us

There are a few things to do before meeting with a member of our office:

Explore study away information on our website.
Attend a Study Away 101 Info Session. Register here.
Reach out to [email protected].

Meet our Team

For questions and information about study away, contact the Global Education & Study Away team.

Christina Stoiciu

Dean, Global Education & Study Away

Christina Stoiciu has over twenty years of professional experience in the field of international education. Working closely with partners around the world, she helps ensure quality academic experiences for Williams students.

She is a member of both NAFSA and the Forum on Education Abroad and has served on numerous advisory boards with partner program providers. Her extensive travel and program assessments across the globe inform her work and reflect her dedication to helping Williams students identify the best possible semester global education options.

Jacob Borst

Assistant Director, Global Education & Study Away

Jacob Borst joined Williams in 2025 as Assistant Director of Global Education and Study Away. Previously, he advised students and managed study abroad programs at the UW–Madison Wisconsin School of Business. His summer study experience in Brest, France shaped his outlook and fuels his passion for helping Ephs explore new perspectives.

A lifelong Francophile and French speaker, he is a member of NAFSA and regularly participates in professional development and site visits to stay current in the field and strengthen his advising.

Meet our Student Ambassadors

Study Away Student Ambassadors are here to help you and are reachable via email. They are recent program returnees who look forward to talking about their study away experience.