Julia Pitman

Assistant Director
Faculty-Directed Programs

Before working at Arizona State University, Julia held various university-based roles at Southern Illinois University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, including fraternity/sorority life, housing and residence life, new student orientation, leadership development programming, and student activities/organizations. Julia has been at ASU since 2012, with prior experience in Educational Outreach and Student Services and in academic advising for the W. P. Carey School of Business. She joined the Global Education Office in 2021.

Education

          B.S. Business Management; Southern Illinois University
          M.S.Ed. Educational Administration and Higher Education; Southern Illinois University 

International Experience

• Studied abroad in Nairobi, Kenya
• Traveled abroad to Cuba, France, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom
• Led faculty-directed program to Frankfurt, Germany and Brussels, Belgium

Why Julia works in study abroad: The life lessons learned through global education are incredible. I enjoy helping faculty create programs that provide these life-changing experiences for our students. I also love connecting with students to better understand their goals and purpose for an international program.

Advice for students preparing to go abroad: Do your research and be flexible when things don’t always go the way you envisioned or planned.

One of the most important lessons Julia learned while studying abroad or traveling: Take the time to connect and learn from others. Everyone has a story to tell.