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Off the Beaten Track D.C.Summer is one of the best times to visit our nation’s capital. Travelers from all over the world come to enjoy the city’s monumental history, world class museums, and diverse dining options, many of which can

Pack Your Bag for Portland, Learning and Fun AwaitBy Josh Davis and Yoko Honda For the first time, NAFSA will host the Management Development Program in Portland, Oregon, July 25 27, 2016. This interactive, two and a half day program

Technology and the Changing Landscape for Education Abroad LeadersBy Mandy Reinig During the course of my time interviewing senior international officers (SIOs), senior education abroad professions, and various recipients of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community Lily von Klemperer (LvK) award,

Empty Supreme Court Seat Produces Immigration Reform Non decisionLast Thursday, the Supreme Court, deadlocked at 4 4, rendered a terse, nine word, one sentence non decision on the executive actions known as DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans) and

Creating a More Welcoming United States through Immigration ReformAs international educators, we understand that global learning leads to a more engaged and welcoming United States, and a more secure and peaceful world. To be fully realized, these goals require a

Communicating with Intention at NAFSA 2016By Stephanie Martell The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo brings together thousands of international education professionals from all over the world. This presents an interesting opportunity to network and create connections in the field. But

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

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

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

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