New International Student Services and ESL Coordinator Joins the Office of International Programs
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Andrea Hundley, M.A., the new International Student Services and ESL Coordinator joins the Office of International Programs.
This Spring, Seton Hall welcomed Andrea Hundley, M.A., to the position of International Student Advisor/ESL Coordinator in the Office of International Programs.
"In this newly created role, she will provide support to and advise international students on topics including completing I-20s, CPT (Curricular Practical Training), and OTP (Optional Practical Training). She will also provide operational and communication support for the English-as-a-Second Language Program.
"I am very excited to have joined the Seton Hall community. I look forward to working with my colleagues to grow the Office of International Programs into a dynamic center that serves as a safe, inclusive space for not only international students, but also, any Seton Hall community member," said Andrea Hundley. "I also look forward to establishing relationships across campus to make the Office of International Programs an integral part in preparing students to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society."
Prior to joining Seton Hall, Andrea worked in Academic Operations and Global Initiatives at the Marxe School, Baruch College where she vetted and promoted short-term study abroad programs for matriculated students. Andrea's previous professional endeavors also included working and volunteering teaching ESL to local immigrant communities at not-for profits, using her Spanish language and administrative skills at various New York State agencies.
Additionally, Andrea has extensive international work and study experience including a junior year abroad in Spain, serving in the Peace Corps in Cameroon, West Africa for two years, completing an internship in Peru, and during graduate school, studying for a semester in Paris, France.
"I am confident that Andrea brings a unique global perspective to the International Programs team, and she is already contributing to our operations, support services for international students and enrichment programs for the campus community," said Mary Kate Naatus, Assistant Provost and Dean of Continuing Education and Professional Studies.
Andrea received her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and International Relations from Clark University in Worcester, MA, and a Master of International Relations from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) creates, supports, and encourages international activities throughout the campus from our location in the International Center of Jubilee Hall. OIP works with several populations on campus including, international students and scholars, exchange students as well as study abroad students and faculty. OIP is responsible for coordinating the visa process for students and scholars applying for the F-1 and J-1 visas. OIP also assists students to navigate the study abroad process.
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