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Exploring Balboa ParkBy Bradley Moon Any visit to San Diego would certainly not be complete without exploring Balboa Park. At 1,200 acres, this vast, lush oasis is the middle of San Diego is the largest urban cultural park in the

Strengthening the Campus Study Abroad Advising ProcessBy Vera V. Chapman, PhD, and Marty Tillman On campuses, increasing attention is being placed on the initial decision making process that students undergo as they study abroad, as well as the ongoing

San Diego's Urban Neighborhoods By Bradley Moon While visitors to San Diego flock to the sunny beaches that line the Pacific coast, not to be overlooked are San Diego’s distinct urban neighborhoods, each with its own personality and panache. Pay

Engage with i Engage By Bradley Moon Greetings, international educators, from sunny San Diego The NAFSA 2014 Annual Conference is less than two months away If you have not already registered, don’t forget that early bird registration for the conference

Planning Your Free Time in San DiegoBy Bradley Moon Greetings international educators For those of you planning to come explore San Diego a little early, or to stick around the weekend after the conference, this blog post is for you

Delicious Eats and Treats in San DiegoBy Bradley Moon Attention NAFSA foodies San Diego has no shortage of Food Network Star, Top Chef and local Mom and Pop eateries prepared to satisfy the pallets of food aficionados from around the

Four Places for Sun and Sand in San DiegoBy Bradley Moon Discovering the city of San Diego requires getting to know its vast array of distinct and colorful neighborhoods. From the charm of Coronado Island to the hipster enclave of

Robert A. PastorMy friend and international education’s friend, Bob Pastor, died last night at the age of 67, finally succumbing to a cancer that he had battled with characteristic courage, humor, and unrelenting determination for nearly four years—all the while

2014 The Year of Immigration ReformOn November 9, 2012, three days after President Obama’s re election with the massive support of Hispanics and other immigrant communities, I posted on this blog an analysis of the meaning of the election and

The ACC Goes to San DiegoBy Joël Gallegos It's that time of year again – the time has come for the Annual Conference Committee (ACC) to select content for NAFSA's 2014 Annual Conference in San Diego, California. This weekend, the