Rate My Professor Louisa Samson

Louisa Samson serves as the Otago Global Exchange Adviser for Australia, the Americas, the United Kingdom, and Ireland at the University of Otago. Located in Room G06 of the Otago Global office in Dunedin, she is part of the International Office within External Engagement. Her responsibilities include advising University of Otago students on outbound exchange opportunities through the Otago Global Student Exchange programme, supporting inbound students from partner institutions, managing relationships with exchange partners in her designated regions, providing guidance on international partnerships, and handling student and staff mobility under Erasmus+ agreements. She offers direct support to students planning study abroad, including practical advice on preparations such as packing for exchanges, as featured in a 2024 university news article where she discussed key considerations for outbound mobility.