Contacts

ACM Program Coordinator

Questions?

Our Special Projects Coordinator can answer most questions about the program or will put you in touch with someone who can!

Michael Vertovec

312.561.5934
mvertovec@acm.edu
Associated Colleges of the Midwest
11 E. Adams Street, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60603

Student Ambassadors

Want to know what it’s actually like to study away?

From picking a program to packing a bag, ACM’s Off-Campus Study Ambassadors have done it all and are happy to answer your questions. Connect with an ambassador on your campus or one from another college, and learn how you can have your own unforgettable off-campus study experience.

Maddie Topf, Carleton College
Major: Biology
topfm@carleton.edu
"My favorite memory was hiking the Cinque Terre. We started the hike with just enough time to take the long route and still make our train home. At first, I was stressed that we might miss our train. But the views were worth it and I wouldn’t have done it any other way."
Zoe Till-Meidinger, Knox College
Major: Psychology
zmtill@knox.edu
“Study abroad has provided the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my collegiate career, encouraging me to grow academically and personally. My favorite memory of Italy was the weekend trip my friends and I took to Verona. We practiced our Italian in small coffee shops, visited the house of Juliet, and climbed the steps of one of Italy's oldest arenas on a rainy afternoon, absorbing a breathtaking view of the city. In London, my favorite memory was taking a walk around Brick Lane and exploring the underground flea market with my friends.”
Mallory Rose, Lake Forest College
Major: Biology, Business
rosemr@mx.lakeforest.edu
"My favorite memory was being able to travel around Europe so easily and immersing myself in various cultures. I was able to see so much of the world and learn about everywhere I went."
Gabrielle Laske, Luther College
Majors: Music, Spanish
laskga01@luther.edu
“It is honestly difficult to pick a favorite memory from my time abroad because I was able to see and experience so many amazing things. What I will say, however, is that the people really make the experience. I had such a great host family in Florence, and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to go back this summer to visit. I think the best thing was having made such a deep connection with both the city of Florence and the people there. It really feels like home.”
Kristina Randelzhofer, St. Olaf College
Major: American studies
randel1@stolaf.edu
“I loved family dinners with my host family in Florence. I enjoyed bonding with them over delicious Italian food, talking about our days, and watching soccer games with my host dad.”
Carly Fitzgerald, St. Olaf College
Majors: Psychology and political science
fitzge2@stolaf.edu
“I especially loved all the museums and theatre performances we went to – I wouldn’t have considered myself a theatre buff before, but now I feel more comfortable talking about it. However, my favorite part of the program was easily the London tube and buses. I miss being able to get around so easily, and can’t wait to be able to go back to London someday.”
Julie Greene, St. Olaf College
Major: English
greene1@stolaf.edu
"There were so many wonderful moments while studying abroad, but one of my favorites was visiting Venice as part of the program. I will never forget watching master artisans create glass sculptures or getting a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica."