The Education Abroad Team

FAU employs a number of trained and experienced full-time and part-time staff to lead Education Abroad initiatives at the University. We look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions about education abroad programming and activities! Interested in more information?  Want to set up an appointment to meet with Study Abroad Advisor to discuss your program choice?  Call, email or stop by our office so we can help you take the next steps on your international education journey.

General Information

Boca Raton Campus - General Classroom South, Room 212Q (open from 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday)
Phone #: (561) 297-1208 
Fax #: (561) 297- 2850 
E-mail: goabroad@masiasenventa.com 

MADISON MCSHANE

Madison oversees the program development of short and long-term study abroad opportunities and provides oversight of the exchange partnerships. Madison is the Fulbright Program Advisor for the University and helps FAU Fulbright candidates through the application process. Through collaboration with students, staff, faculty, and the local and global community, Madison supports the Universities internationalization initiatives and passionately engages students in opportunities to become culturally competent leaders.

Madison is a two-time alum of FAU! She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communication and a Master’s degree in Multicultural Education.  In 2015 she joined the Education Abroad team as Assistant Director and assumed the role of Director in 2019.

Prior to coming to Florida Atlantic University, Brendan worked at Kansas State University as an advisor, at International Studies Abroad with faculty-led programs, and at Georgia State University as an advisor.  Brendan earned a BA in Sport Management, MA in International Affairs, and MS in Higher Education from the Florida State University. 

While at Florida State, Brendan spent a total of 21 months as a student and employee at the FSU study centers in London, Florence, and Valencia.  In London, he spent time a s a student (undergraduate and graduate) and then as a Graduate Counselor/Teaching Assistant.  As a graduate counselor, Brendan worked with faculty and staff to plan and implement cultural activities and excursions and as a TA, he dove right into the program academics.  While working as a Resident Assistant at the FSU Florence Study Center, Brendan served in an administrative and advisory role, really getting to know what students want and need abroad.  Brendan visited many countries in Europe as a part of his studies and also as a backpacker; even making his way to Israel.  Brendan looks forward to drawing from his personal experiences to assist FAU students on study abroad opportunities!