Having grown up as a ‘Military Brat,‘ Ben has had the unique experience to grow up all over the United States and see many parts of the world from a young age. Because of this Ben, now considers himself to be a strong advocate for international travel. He attended Northern Arizona University where he studied abroad in Costa Rica. There, he became fascinated with language acquisition and intercultural development, and found great value in international education.
He graduated with a master’s in education and Spanish and went on to teach English in Madrid, Spain. During his post-graduate career, Ben has held several positions related to foreign language instruction, student services, and study abroad. Excited to be with Syracuse Abroad, Ben is eager to work with students looking to create their own incredible experiences overseas.
Contact Ben:
- bdcogdal@syr.edu
- 315-443-0252