Studying abroad has become a common part of the college experience, and considering the complexities of living abroad, chances are you’ll need some help. At the University of New Hampshire, Catherine D’Auteuil is one of the behind-the-scenes crew at the Center for International Education who makes it possible for so many of us to go abroad.
D’Auteuil primarily does academic advising for students looking to go abroad. While a student may want to lie on the beautiful beaches of, say, Tahiti for a semester, D’Auteuil makes sure that the classes available will count towards the student’s degree and that they’ll be able to graduate on time after studying abroad. This is particularly important for International Affairs majors, who D’Auteuil spends considerable time advising, because studying abroad is required to graduate. She says that finding the perfect program for a student is both the most challenging and most rewarding part of her job.
Once the academics are all in order, D’Auteuil also makes sure that each student going abroad or coming into UNH from abroad has a smooth transition. This includes setting up their registration, immigration, classes, and housing. Since there is no streamlined process, she spends an immense amount of time coordinating between different departments on campus. Aside from advising and coordinating, D’Auteuil sits on many campus-wide committees, does outreach for the CIE, is in charge of hiring, and manages two exchange programs in Europe.
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