IPE Advising appointments can be scheduled with IPE Advisors, virtual or in person!
General questions about study abroad?
- Visit the IPE office during walk-in advising hours throughout the academic year to talk to our peer advisors M-F 1-4pm (when classes are in session).
- For virtual walk-in appointments use this link to connect with a peer advisor. Available Mondays/Wednesdays 1:30-4pm
Matthew Sinanis, Sophomore
Aerospace
IPE Program: Engineering in Paris
Student Organization Involvement: MASA Project Team and UROP
“My favorite part of studying abroad would be traveling to different parts of Paris and Europe as a whole where I was able to learn and explore different cultures and cities. Specifically, going into these trips with nothing planned was one of the best parts because we needed to face and overcome difficult situations that we didn’t initially plan or account for, which was always an interesting time.“
Fun Fact: I like to play the drums in my free time
Anika Satish, Senior
Mechanical Engineering
IPE Program: Universiry of New South Wales (UNSW)
Student Organization Involvement: MHEAL Project Alivio, Girl Up Michigan, Campus Tour Guides
“My favorite parts about studying abroad were the change of pace, going out of my comfort zone, and making brand new friends. I loved being pushed into the exploring the unknown after a few years of familiarity at Michigan — it allowed me to become so much more confident and independent. Meeting students like me from different cultural backgrounds was also invaluable, and allowed me to discover friendships I may never have otherwise had. I loved my time and adventures abroad, and think everyone should check it out if they have the chance! “
Fun Fact: I can sing the alphabet backwards!
Chris Brown, Senior
Electrical Engineering
IPE Program: Engineering in Rome, Summer
Student Organization Involvement: Students for Clean Energy, The Michigan Daily
“My favorite thing about my study abroad experience was being able to meet tons of new people, being able to eat good food, and check out some amazing tourist destinations, while also getting credit for my studies! Every day was both an adventure and an opportunity to learn.”
Fun Fact: I play 6 instruments, if you count the kazoo as an instrument
Julia Mocny, Senior
Industrial and Operations Engineering
IPE Program: Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid, Winter
Student Organizaiton Involvement: Women’s Club Water Polo, Best Buddies, Human Powered Submarine Team
“My favorite part about studying abroad was all of the travel we got to do around Europe. Learning how to plan a three day trip and finding your way through all of these brand new cities you know very little about is a huge challenge, but you quickly learn how to be adaptable and resourceful. The best moments throughout study abroad were always the ones we didn’t plan anyways!”
Fun Fact:
Dylan Rich, Senior
Mechanical Engineering
IPE Program: Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid, Spain
Student Organization Involvement: Engineering Global Leadership Program, Theta Tau Professional Fraternity
“My favorite part about studying abroad was solo-traveling through the south of Spain. I got to explore the culturally rich city of Seville, wander through the unbelievable gardens of the Alhambra in Granada, and hike for miles in Malaga on a boardwalk suspended 200 ft up on a cliff! I ate amazing authentic Spanish food, met interesting people from all over the world, and came back with incredible memories.“
Fun Fact: I camped inside and hiked up the Grand Canyon on the hottest day of the year. The temperature was around 110 degrees but my friend and I still made it out in half of the recommended time!