Meet The Study Abroad Staff
Megan Bell '14
Study Abroad & International Students Advisor
studyabroad@etown.edu | 717-361-1347 | Nicarry Hall 117
Megan Bell ’14 serves as Elizabethtown College students’ primary contact for study abroad. She encourages all students to explore the opportunities available through winter, spring break, May-term, summer, semester and year-long study abroad programs. Megan is happy to meet with any student, one-on-one to discuss their specific interests in studying abroad, as well as address any questions or concerns. Through campus events, advising sessions and social media, Megan wants students to know that everyone, regardless of their major, athletic schedule, extracurriculars or finances, can go abroad.
Additionally, she can relate to students from her own time on campus. Megan graduated from Elizabethtown College with a bachelor’s degree in corporate communications and a minor in professional writing. During her four years at Etown, Megan swam on the College's swim team. She previously served as the team's Assistant Coach for two seasons. As a student, she studied abroad in Cheltenham, England during her junior year. While abroad, she traveled throughout England as well as to the Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, Italy and The Netherlands. Since then, she’s had the opportunity to visit Ecuador, Mexico and Canada. At Etown, Megan also serves as the International Students Advisor.
If you have questions about Etown’s Study Abroad Office, please reach out to Megan.
Dr. Shannon Haley-Mize
Interim Director, Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking
Associate Professor of Education
mizes@etown.edu | 717-361-3702 | Nicarry Hall 144
Dr. Shannon Haley-Mize completed doctoral study in special education with an emphasis in emotional and behavioral disorders at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and has been involved in the study of peace education for several years. As part of this work, she co-teaches a course on peace education that includes a short-term study abroad trip to Belfast and partnered with a local school to start the PeaceJam afterschool program for middle school students. This program involves an inclusive group of middle school students in studying the Nobel Peace laureates, issues around identity development and conflict resolution, and design of a community service project. Past experience in the education field includes work with students in a psychiatric day and inpatient treatment setting, federal grant administration, and service-learning program development. Her research interests include new literacy studies, technology integration in P-16 education; social justice, teacher education and conflict resolution. She has shared her work on these topics at a variety of conferences and scholarly publications.
If you are an Elizabethtown College faculty member, considering leading a short-term study abroad program, please contact Dr. Haley-Mize for more details.
Kay Wolf
Administrative Assistant, Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies
wolfk@etown.edu | 717-361- 4747
In Kay's role, she also supports the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking, including the Study Abroad Office. She supports the Study Abroad Office by aiding in event planning, brainstorming new ways to reach students, and streamlining processes.
Meet the 2021-22 Study Abroad Outreach Coordinators
Dylan Kezele '22
Study Abroad Outreach Coordinator
The Washington Center - Washington, DC - Spring 2021
kezeled@etown.edu or studyabroad@etown.edu
Nicarry Hall 118
Schedule a meeting with Dylan!
Hi everyone! My name is Dylan Kezele and I am a senior Political Science and Environmental Science double major. During the Spring semester of 2021, I studied abroad in Washington, D.C. interning for the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Studying abroad in the Nation's capital is one of the most incredible experiences I have ever had, and is an opportunity that I hope more students take advantage of! Throughout my semester in Washington, I was able to build upon key professional skills and grow a massive professional network that will no doubt be of great benefit in my future. Feel free to reach out to me! I am happy to discuss my experience in a domestic study abroad opportunity, and any other study abroad-based questions you may have! I look forward to hearing from you!
Elizabeth LePore '22
Study Abroad Outreach Coordinator
Bader International Study Center (BISC) - East Sussex, England - Spring 2020
leporee@etown.edu or studyabroad@etown.edu
Nicarry Hall 118
Schedule a meeting with Elizabeth!
Hello, my name is Elizabeth LePore, and I’m a senior engineering major with a family business & entrepreneurship minor. I studied abroad in East Sussex, England at Castle Herstmonceux in the spring 2020 semester. Even though my program got cut short due to COVID-19, I still had an incredible semester abroad. The Study Abroad Office was a great resource for me, especially since I had never traveled outside the country before. While abroad, I made great friends, traveled to amazing places, and had unforgettable experiences. I encourage anyone who’s interested in studying abroad to reach out to me! I’d love to chat and answer any questions you may have.
Noah Stetler '22
Study Abroad Outreach Coordinator
Arcos Learning Abroad - Heredia, Costa Rica - Summer 2021
stetlern@etown.edu or studyabroad@etown.edu
Nicarry Hall 118
Schedule a meeting with Noah!
Hello, my name is Noah Stetler, and I am a Senior International Business Major with a concentration in Marketing, as well as a Spanish Minor. During the summer of 2021, I was able to study abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica for three months. While abroad, I took classes at a local university, lived with a host family, and got to do an internship at a local school. There was also plenty of time for traveling, making friends, and experiencing once in a lifetime moments. I love to talk about my experience, and I encourage anyone thinking about taking this leap to do so! Also, I know just how hard it can be trying to coordinate a study abroad trip in times of COVID, so I would be happy to assist in any way I can with making the entire process easier. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns, and I would be more than happy to meet in-person to discuss the next step for wherever you are in the study abroad journey. ¡Pura Vida!
