NAFSA Blog

Day Trips near Washington, DC

April 12, 2019

For those coming to Washington, DC ahead of NAFSA 2019 or staying after, there are many sites to see and experience beyond the city limits. Bordered by Maryland and Virginia, there are many places to vistit during your stay. If you're feeling adventurous, you could visit the Delaware coast or travel

NAFSA 2019 Workshop Spotlight: Managing Mental Health Issues and Suicidal Ideation Abroad

April 8, 2019

As education abroad professionals, we have led the expanding discussions in our field about health and safety. Physical, emotional, and mental health topics are critical components of our programs, orientations, and day-to-day work and have been for quite some time. It is our professional

Where to Eat in Washington, DC

April 5, 2019

As one of the premiere food cities in America, Washington, DC offers limitless options of cuisines that are sure to tempt your appetite. Whether you're craving some good ol' American fare or a variety of international delicacies, the District has something for everyone. You can also find happy hour

Uniting Voices: International Educators Advocate on the Hill

April 3, 2019

Advocacy takes all of our voices. NAFSA’s 2019 Advocacy Day brought more than 200 constituents, representing 42 states and 130 districts from across the United States together with their members of Congress to stand as a unified voice in support of international education. Advocates shared their

NAFSA 2019 Workshop Spotlight: Managing Conflict Across Cultures: Skills for Inclusive Leadership

April 2, 2019

With NAFSA's 2019 Annual Conference & Expo just around the corner, the Annual Conference Committee (ACC) is proud to highlight some of the Current Topics Workshops (CTWs) that will be available in Washington, DC. Not only do these workshops enhance and promote the conference theme, "Global

Briefing Congress: Student Visas and the Hardest Entrance Exam

March 27, 2019

NAFSA's Counsel and Director of Immigration Policy, Heather Stewart, went to Capitol Hill on March 13, 2019 to join a panel of colleagues in briefing Congress on the issues driving international students to choose to study in more competitive countries. Additionally, the panel gave evidence of the

Destination D.C.: Finding Your Way and Enjoying All the City Has to Offer

March 7, 2019

Every year Washington, D.C. welcomes 22 million visitors who join with the city’s 600,000 residents to indulge in all the charms this city holds. With so many people and so much to see, it’s no surprise that there are numerous ways you can get in, out, and around the D.C. metropolitan area. We aren

Welcome to DC, Home of NAFSA 2019!

February 21, 2019

NAFSA 2019 host city Washington, D.C. is the place where you take a stroll on the “Mall,” head to work on the “Hill,” and take a tour at the “Library.” Washington, D.C. is so much more than monuments and politics: home to 14 national parks, a hotel housed in a historic church, and an underground

Reflecting on the 2018 Successes of NAFSA’s Campaign to Defend International Students and Scholars

December 17, 2018

Reflecting on the 2018 Successes of NAFSA’s Campaign to Defend International Students and Scholars As we approach the end of 2018 and focus on planning for both a new year and a new Congress, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the progress NAFSA has made to defend international students and

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Team

November 14, 2018

National Career Development Month is in full swing, and NAFSA continues its month-long series of career-focused blog posts with a guest post from Aaron Bruce--diversity, inclusion, and equity officer at San Diego State University and a 2015 participant in NAFSA’s Diversity Impact Program--discussing