International Programs

As the Administrative Program Assistant (APA) for the IDEA unit Shandin acts as enrollment manager for all OSU students who participate in credit-bearing education abroad programs; she manages the administration of the Study Abroad Accident and Sickness insurance plan as well as the registration and financial aid information for education abroad students; she coordinates pre-departure orientations, the Education Abroad Photo Contest, and other IDEA events throughout the year; she is the key contact for statistical/demographic information related to education abroad enrollment at OSU. Shandin also works with departments and offices on campus on Student Exchange Agreements and Study Abroad program contracts, facilitating the review, renewal, dissolution, and signature processes. As Campus Advisor for Semester at Sea (SAS) Shandin advises students who are interested in studying on the SAS program.