We're here to help whether you need advising as an international student or for study abroad. Specific areas of expertise are listed below. Students are always welcome to [email us](https://international.richmond.edu/about/index.html?useTarget=_blank) with questions. **International Student Advisors:** Krittika Onsanit, Diana Trinh and Eden Kim **Study Abroad Advisors:** Michele Cox, Chris Klein, Marina LaMastro, Amy Bergmann and Stacey Calderon-Castillo

Michele Cox, Senior Advisor and Partner Manager

*Michele manages exchange and study abroad programs in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Italy (Umbra, Verona), Poland, and Spain (except St. Louis in Madrid)*

Chris Klein, Associate Director of Study Abroad

*Chris manages exchange and study abroad programs in Africa (CIEE, IES), Asia, Australia, Austria, England, France (including CIEE), Germany (except IES Freiburg), Italy (IES), Morocco (IES), and Switzerland (Université de Lausanne)*

Marina LaMastro, Associate Director of Study Abroad

*Marina supports and advises for exchange and study abroad programs in the Caribbean (University of the West Indies), Germany (IES Freiburg), Jordan/Morocco (AMIDEAST), Portugal (ISEG Lisbon) and New Zealand, and also advises for study abroad programs offered by SFS and SIT/IHP, all of which host programs in locations around the world. Marina is also advising for UR Summer Study Abroad programs.*

Amy Bergmann, Study Abroad Advisor

*Amy manages exchange and study abroad programs in Denmark, Ireland, Italy (ICCS Rome, UGA Cortona), the Netherlands, Russia, Scotland and Sweden. She also advises for most worldwide CIEE study abroad programs (except those in Africa and France).*

Stacey Calderon-Castillo, Study Abroad Advisor and Program Coordinator

*Stacey manages exchange and study abroad programs in Ecuador (USFQ), Hungary, Italy (Bocconi) and Spain (St. Louis in Madrid). Stacey also provides advising for UR Summer Study Abroad programs.*

Krittika Onsanit, Director of International Student and Scholar Services

*Krittika oversees orientation, advising, services and support to non-immigrant students, scholars, teaching assistants, and staff on immigration, health insurance, practical, cultural, academic, and personal issues.*

Diana Trinh, International Student Advisor

*Diana provides support to UR's international students by managing incoming exchange student applications, advising on J-1 immigration issues, and handling inquiries from international students, scholars, teaching assistants, parents and staff.*

Eden Kim

*Eden assists with resources, events, and supports for UR's international students, offering advising to facilitate students' integration into campus life and provide guidance on academic, social, and cultural matters.*