Study Abroad Coffee Hour

General Information

Location: Room 152, MSU Library

Fall Semester 2025 Dates & Times (RSVPs not required but appreciated):

  • September 16: 9:00–10:30 AM RSVP

  • October 10: 10:00–11:30 AM RSVP

  • November 14: 1:30–3:00 PM RSVP

Note: there is no requirement to arrive at the beginning or stay the entire time! If you have ten minutes, please swing by! Your questions and insight are valuable.

What It Is:
Study Abroad Coffee Hour is a series of casual, informal 90-minute sessions that create space for MSU study abroad alumni to reflect on and share their study abroad experiences with students interested in learning more about study abroad. These sessions are:

  • Small group conversations, Q+A sessions, larger organized discussions and/or reflective storytelling

  • Guided by a member of the Study Abroad Team

  • Featuring participation from alumni and peers

Extras:

  • Free language learning resources

  • Coffee and pastries provided by SRO

  • Curated book lists from the UK and Spain with more in the future!

We're building a student recommended reading list!

Have a book recommendation you would like included on a reading list? Email us at studyabroad@montana.edu with the book title, author and country of origin/setting and we can add that for you! 

For Study Abroad Alumni

Requirement:
Any currently enrolled MSU student who has studied abroad is welcome to join as an advisor. Please RSVP for your session/s.

Your Role Includes:

  • Sharing your experiences in a supportive, conversational setting

  • Helping fellow students process their return from abroad through reflection and open dialogue

  • Helping develop the study abroad community at MSU through honest conversation

Perks:

  • Coffee and pastries provided

  • A chance to give back and connect with others who've studied abroad

  • Opportunity to strengthen your own reflection and narrative skills

  • Build community and share resources with other study abroad alumni
  • Gain insight into how to process re-entry and reconnect with campus life

For Interested Students

Why Attend:

  • Talk with peers and alumni from a variety of backgrounds and academic paths about their experience before, during and after studying abroad

  • Meet other students interested in studying abroad

  • Learn about how you can get more involved in the international community at MSU 

  • Learn about MSU's free international and language learning resources

Note:
Coffee and pastries will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you RSVP, we can better plan for food!