Breaking into Education Abroad
Breaking into Education AbroadBy Brad Sekulich A career in study abroad was not on my radar when I was an undergraduate student, or even for some time after that. The path that has brought me to the field of education
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Using Social Media to Enhance Career Development
Using Social Media to Enhance Career DevelopmentBy Tiffany Harrison and Kayla Patterson With the NAFSA annual conference just around the corner, we’d like to talk about the importance of getting social. More specifically, we’re referring to the use of social
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Last Minute Tips
Last Minute TipsBy Michele Friedmann As you plan for your trip to Denver and start packing, please consider the following tips and suggestions. The sky in Denver is bluer, the air is thinner and dryer, and alcohol is gong to
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Eager and Unabashed The Road to Advocacy
Eager and Unabashed The Road to AdvocacyBy Kashanna Fair (Photo Credit @scsuabroad on Instagram)Map? Check. SmarTrip? Check. Hill appointments confirmed? Check. In March, at the 2016 NAFSA Advocacy Day, more than 100 NAFSA advocates, representing over 30 states and districts
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Fun Things to Do in Denver
Fun Things to Do in DenverBy Michele Friedmann You may need to extend your trip by a week or two to enjoy just a handful of the many fun things to do in the Mile High City There’s a reason
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Join NAFSAs Cuba Engagement Initiative
Join NAFSA’s Cuba Engagement InitiativeIn late 2014, President Obama announced that the United States would be charting a new course on Cuba. The news was warmly welcomed by proponents of education diplomacy who had been advocating for improved policies to
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Choosing a Graduate Degree Program in International Education
Choosing a Graduate Degree Program in International EducationBy Katherine Punteney The Forum on Education Abroad reports that 87 percent of its members hold a master’s degree or higher, and the Association for International Education Administrators found that 81 percent of
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The Seven Cardinal Virtues of Study Abroad
The Seven Cardinal Virtues of Study AbroadStudy abroad is a transformative experience of learning and growth for students. Although less than 1% of the U.S. student community participates in study abroad, we know that when a college student elects to
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Denver Happy Hour Options
Denver Happy Hour OptionsBy Michele Friedmann Denver has a well deserved reputation of being the Napa Valley of craft beer. Every neighborhood has a thriving bar scene and you’re certain to find a local wine, spirit, or craft beer that
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Sharing the Value of Difference
Sharing the Value of DifferenceBy Erika Rohrbach One of the great privileges of working in international education is getting to interact with people from all over the globe. From my corner in international student and scholar services, this interaction takes
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