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Strengths-based Professional Development Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best everyday? This is the first of many questions that Global Experiences staff asks program participants in order to get a better sense of what kind of internship placement will be the perfect match for them

The “No Flip Flop” Approach to the NAFSA Conference At the NAFSA 2015 Annual Conference in Boston, MA, I will serve as a résumé reviewer in the Expo Hall. Below, I share my insights on planning for the conference experience, tips that were adapted from an article I published on LinkedIn. Through the

Using Your Elevator Speech When Networking At the NAFSA 2015 Annual Conference in Boston, MA, I will serve as a résumé reviewer in the Expo Hall. Below, I share my insights on the role of the elevator speech in networking, tips that were adapted from an article I published on LinkedIn. At the NAFSA

Institutional Networking Strategies for Professional Advancement: Think Outside the Box Networking within your own institution or organization can be essential to your career advancement path. When you reach out to colleagues in different offices you have the opportunity to collaborate on new

329 Days of Sunshine: Welcome to Los Angeles! A city frequently seen on the big screen, Los Angeles is always represented but often misunderstood. This city by the sea is an eclectic mix of geography, food, people, and scenes. If you can get past the initial shock of traffic and the smog-filled

Beyond the Workbook: Rethinking Professional Development In 2010, Chelsea Kindred joined the NAFSA Academy for International Education as a study abroad professional, still passionate about her own experience studying abroad in 2006 as an undergraduate. The following is a glimpse into her journey of

Creating an Organic Garden With Schoolchildren in Chile I had some previous experience with sustainability projects but this was the first time that I would be leading an effort to promote sustainability. But once I talked to the director of the school and a chemistry professor, the project evolved

Houston For Free Or…Nearly Free It's always nice to get something for free. In Houston, there are several different sights you can enjoy for free while attending the NAFSA 2012 Annual Conference. Take a break from the conference and enjoy a podcast that provides a self-guided walking tour of

First Conference? No Problem! Attending a conference like the NAFSA annual conference can be quite overwhelming for first-time attendees. With so many sessions, networking events, and learning opportunities, it can be hard to know what to attend! Since my first conference in 2007 in Minneapolis, I

Closing the Expectation Gap Between Students and Employers Even though we finally have good economic news for the Class of 2015, this remains a confusing topic to write about. There is clear evidence of the financial gains for students with BA degrees versus those without the credential, and yet