UI Study Abroad is located in the International Programs Office at the University of Idaho in LLC #3. Each year it provides study abroad opportunities for more than 500 students from University of Idaho and other U.S. universities. UI Study Abroad staff work closely with faculty advisors, academic departments, and administrative offices to help you get from here to there!

University of Idaho Study Abroad staff. Top from left, Jill Kellogg-Serna, Mary Ellen Brewick. Bottom from left, Koko Valgenti, Bob Neuenschwander, and Holly Greenfield.

Ikuko Valgenti, Enrollment Advisor and Curriculum Integration
Ikuko (Koko) advises all non-University of Idaho students studying abroad through UI. She processes all study abroad applications, completes registration, works closely with the University of Idaho Financial Aid office, and handles transcripts. Koko also helps run study abroad orientations and other study abroad events, and works closely with academic departments to integrate study abroad into their academic study plans.

Holly Greenfield, Study Abroad Advisor
Holly advises University of Idaho students about study abroad and is in charge of all study abroad student billing and financial aid cost breakdowns, Holly is also the advisor to the UI International Student Council and coordinates internship positions within the UI International Programs Office.

Mary Ellen Brewick, Study Abroad Advisor
Mary Ellen advises University of Idaho students about study abroad and is the advisor for national study abroad scholarships such as the Fulbright, Gilman, Boren, and Rotary Ambassadorial. Mary Ellen is also the advisor for all UI Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs and UI faculty/staff international opportunities.

Jill Kellogg-Serna, Study Abroad Coordinator
Jill coordinates all the study abroad and international exchange programs on campus, including KCP. She creates policies and procedures that are consistent with all university programs in order to ensure a quality academic experience and excellent service to students.

Bob Neuenschwander, Associate Director of Study Abroad and Special Academic Programs
Bob manages all international programs grants, contracts, and agreements. He also manages all incoming special academic programs.