Languages: English, basic Spanish & Portuguese

I graduated from the University of Iowa in 2005 with a BA in Health Promotion and minors in Spanish and Psychology. After graduating, I spent two years in Sao Paulo, Brazil and loved living cross-culturally! My Spanish and Portuguese have merged into a rusty 'Portanol' but I'm happy to practice if anyone wants to hear it! After returning from Brazil, I spent the past 15 years working with a nationally recognized international student organization called Bridges International. I've had opportunities to spend time in a few countries over the years for my work with Bridges and just for fun including: Ukraine, France, Switzerland, India, Sri Lanka, Chile, Spain, Morocco, Mexico and Canada. I love learning about culture, trying food from around the globe, and welcoming students to the U.S. in the same way that I have felt welcomed in so many places around the world. I am married and have 3 daughters and a small herd of guinea pigs. Stop by and see me in the Kearney International Center!

KRISTIN ODLAND'S ADVISING AVAILABILITY

• If the walk-in advising hours do not fit your schedule, schedule an appointment with the advisor by clicking the purple button below. 
• To accommodate all students, please keep walk-in advising questions to 10 minutes or less. 

Walk-In Advising Hours*
Mondays	12n - 1pm in ISA, CSU 264
Tuesdays	10 am - 11am
Wednesdays	12n - 1pm in ISA, CSU 264 2pm - 3pm in KIC
Thursdays	No availability
Fridays	12n - 2pm

* Walk-in advising is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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