McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Emily Smith
Director of International Student Services
337-475-5243
internationaloffice@mcneese.edu
Geoffrey Barnaba
International Student Compliance Advisor
337-562-4585
intinfo@mcneese.edu
Welcome to International Student Services! Our team strives to facilitate a welcoming and supportive environment where all McNeese students are prepared for the interconnected world in which they will build their careers.
Our team consists of two full-time staff members:
The pages on this website direct incoming and current international students to helpful information and resources; more information about study abroad and on-campus cultural learning is coming soon.
Please feel free to reach out to our team at the contact information on this page. We look forward to helping you achieve your global educational goals!
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.