General Questions
Amy Williams
Appointments:
- Mon 11:30pm - 1:30pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Wed 8:30am-12:30pm > Brooks Hall in-person or online
Advising Areas:
- Faculty-Led Program
About Amy Williams:
Amy earned a Bachelor’s in Architecture and Environmental Design from Kent State University and a Master’s in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Lynchburg (Lynchburg College). During her time at Lynchburg she participated in a study abroad service learning experience at the Universidad Viña del Mar, working in conjunction with university students to host an English language camp for local students. Prior to joining the Office of Global Engagement team at UGA, Amy worked as a Study Abroad Coordinator at Longwood University.
Bailey Brown
Appointments:
- Mon 1:30pm - 4:30pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Tue 1:00pm - 3:30pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Wed 1:30pm-4:30pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Thur 10:00am-1:30pm > Brooks Hall in-person or online
Advising Areas:
- LSE
- Real Madrid
- Portuguese Flagship
- Russian Flagship
- Transfer Credit Internships
- John Cabot University
About Bailey Brown:
Bailey Brown earned her B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Georgia, where her own study abroad experience inspired a passion for global education. Drawing on her firsthand international experience and professional background in higher education, she takes a student-centered approach to advising, helping students navigate the study abroad process with confidence. Bailey is committed to making global learning opportunities accessible, meaningful, and transformative for every student.
Carmen Candal
Appointments:
- Mon 1:00pm – 4:00pm > Brooks Hall in-person or online
- Tue 2:00pm – 4:30pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Wed 10:00am – 1:00pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Thur 10:00am – 12:30pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
Advising Areas:
- Partner Programs for students with last name A-M
About Carmen Candal:
Carmen Candal is a Double Dawg who completed her Bachelor's ('16) and Master's ('21) degrees in Wildlife Ecology at UGA. During her Master's, she worked with undergraduate students as a Teaching Assistant for the Warnell School of Forestry. As an undergraduate, she participated in UGA's Discover Abroad program in Australia and Tahiti.
Prior to joining the UGA Global Education team, she became a travel advisor to pursue her passion for promoting sustainability in the travel industry. Some of her other travels include Costa Rica, London, France, Italy, and the Caribbean. As an advisor, Carmen focuses on Partner Programs. Carmen also coordinates major events for the Office of Global Education.
Cat Frederking
Appointments:
- Mon 10:00am – 1:00pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Tue 10:00am – 12:30pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Wed 2:00pm – 4:00 pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Thur 1:30pm – 3:30pm > OGE Bldg in-person or online
- Fri 9:30am - 12:00pm > Brooks Hall in-person or online
Advising Areas:
- Partner Programs for students with last name N-Z
- All LSU UNO-Innsbruck applicants
- Scholarship applicants
About Cat Frederking:
Cat earned a B.S in Global Studies with a concentration in Hunger Studies from Auburn University. During her time at Auburn, Cat spent a semester in Italy studying Italian art, history and culture. Before joining the UGA Office of Global Engagement team, she spent 9 months working abroad in Italy and Nepal.
Devyn Bennett
Peer-to-peer advising:
- Wed 12:00pm – 3:00 pm > MLC next to Jittery Joe's
About Devyn Bennett:
In May 2025, I participated in the University of Georgia’s SPIA a Firenze Maymester Study Abroad Program in Italy. Based primarily in Florence, I had the opportunity to travel throughout Italy, including visits to Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Venice, and other cities.
I am a Political Science and International Affairs major with certificates in Personal and Organizational Leadership and Global Studies. During my study abroad experience in Italy, I participated in classes, visited cultural and historical sites, and took part in hands-on experiences that gave me a deeper understanding of Italian culture, history, and politics. Coming from a small town in Georgia with limited international travel experience, studying abroad pushed me outside of my comfort zone and helped me become more independent, confident, and open-minded. This unforgettable experience allowed me to grow both academically and personally while exploring a new part of the world and gaining a broader global perspective.
Walk-In Advising Brooks Hall 121
Mon, Carmen Candal: 10:00am – 11:30am
Tue, Colleen Larson: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Wed, Cat Frederking: 8:30am – 11:30 am
Thur, Bailey Brown: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Fri, Cat Frederking: 8:30am - 9:30am, 2:00pm- 4:30pm