The American Semester Program & Exchanges (ASP&E) program is housed within the Office for Education Abroad and focuses on inbound direct enrollment and exchange programming for international partner institutions and students. 

For students interested in working within our office, feel free to learn about our volunteer and work opportunities!

Haley Thompson

Haley is the Senior Coordinator for the American Semester Program & Exchanges unit within the Office for Education Abroad. She works with MSU exchange partners around the globe and manages all aspects of ASP&E program for inbound visiting international students. She also assists outgoing students secure placement at many of our exchange partner institutions. 

Schedule Meeting

Phone: 517-884-3509
Email: thom2030(at)msu.edu
427 N. Shaw Lane, Suite 12, room 12J
East Lansing, MI 48824

Mohamed Said

Said is a Program Coordinator within the American Semester Program & Exchanges unit. His role is to serve as the first point of contact for incoming visiting international students for the ASP&E program. Said also manages a portfolio of outbound exchange programs. 

Schedule Meeting 

Phone: (517) 884-8920
Email: saidmoh3(at)msu.edu
427 N. Shaw Lane, Suite 12, room 12G
East Lansing, MI 48824

Jonus Cottrell

Jonus is a Program Coordinator for the American Semester Program & Exchanges unit within the Office for Education Abroad. Jonus is the primary contact for all Short Course Program topics. 

Phone: 517-884-8677Email: cottre54(at)msu.edu427 N. Shaw Lane, Suite 12, room 12JEast Lansing, MI 48824

      Yesi Jad Madeit Doctolero

Major: Chemical Engineering

Minor: n/a

Activities: Traveling, tutoring, walking

One tip for new ASP&E students: Doing a lot of things is great, but trying a bunch of different things is even better!

Helena Girard (she/her)

Major: Agribusiness Management & Packaging

Minor: Spanish

Activities: Salsa club, baking, bass guitar

One tip for new ASP&E students: Attend Sparticipation and join a club on campus!

Isabell Ku (she/they)

Major: English (concentration in Creative Writing) & French

Minor: Film Studies, Fictional Filmmaking &  European Studies

Activities: MSU Concert Orchestra, Theater, Bouldering

One tip for new ASP&E students: Get out of your residence halls as much as possible. Go explore and find your favorite spot on and off campus!

Greyson Shadbolt (he/him)

Major: International Relations

Minors: French, Mandarin, & Bailey Scholar

Activities: International Relations Organization, Kappa Alpha Pi, Violin

One tip for new ASP&E students: Don't be afraid to try things! Go to club events, talk to people in classes; everyone is super welcoming, open, and waiting to make new friends!

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