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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

I Owe it All to the Paperclip Does this situation sound familiar? You get to your desk one morning and notice an e-mail from your IT team. Sensing trouble, you cautiously open the e-mail and find that your software is about to be upgraded to a newer version. Your heart rate elevates and you groan

It's a Mobile World in Houston The 2012 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo may seem a bit overwhelming at times with so many educational and networking offerings, and exhibitors in the Expo Hall. These concerns may be allayed through the use of several different kinds of technology available to

Do You Speak Millennial? Tech Tips that Resonate for International Programming In today's world of international education we spend much of our time with a very important demographic, millennials. From program promotion to onboarding, preparation, and on ground support, there are "old school" and

Professional and Leadership Development in Houston As content chair of the 2012 Annual Conference Committee (ACC), it was extremely important for me and ACC chair Pat Willer that the conference offer innovative opportunities for professional and leadership development . This includes learning how to