Will Breare-Hall
Deputy Head of Student Recruitment (International and Study Abroad)
Will manages the General Course and has responsibility for its marketing and recruitment, liaison with applicants and institutions, and the admissions process. He is also in charge of the School's student recruitment activities, with particular responsibility for North America. Will makes regular overseas visits, further details of which can be found on our event finder.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 7928
Email: w.s.breare-hall@lse.ac.uk
Rachel Davies-English
Study Abroad Officer (Inbound)
Rachel is responsible for coordinating and administering all aspects of the General Course programme. She meets with prospective students, offer holders and university staff, advising them on all aspects of applying to and studying at LSE on the study abroad programme.
Originally from New York, she studied abroad in London during her undergraduate degree. Following graduation, Rachel returned to the United Kingdom to work and then again to complete graduate studies. She has lived and worked on three continents, travelled to 35 countries and has called London home for 16 years. Rachel can share her knowledge of LSE recruitment as well as her experiences with global mobility opportunities with students.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 7645
Email: r.b.davies-english@lse.ac.uk
Callia Drinkwater
Study Abroad Coordinator (Admissions)
Callia is responsible for the admissions process for all study abroad students, ensuring that applications are processed efficiently and that applicants, offer holders and university partners receive the support that they need.
Callia has worked in international education in Aotearoa New Zealand, and has been a Londoner since 2023. Having studied public policy, she is aware of how small changes can shape the student experience, and enhance the learning experience of studying abroad.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7107 5288
Email c.drinkwater@lse.ac.uk
Mark Hoffman
Dean of the General Course and Global Mobility
Mark is responsible for the pastoral care of General Course students and, once a student is at the School, provides advice on all aspects of their studies.
Room: OLD 1.09
Tel: +44 (0)20 7107 5197
Email gc.dean@lse.ac.uk
Assanatou Sy
Study Abroad Coordinator
Assanatou leads on coordinating events, communications, and online content for students joining LSE through study abroad programmes. This includes delivering a varied programme of online sessions, career events, and social activities that support inbound students on both the General Course and departmental exchanges. She also manages a team of student content creators who share their insights and stories through blog posts and social media, helping to showcase life on the General Course to both current and prospective students.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 6860
Email: a.sy1@lse.ac.uk