Region XI 2021 Conference Sponsors
API Abroad
API offers study abroad and experiential learning opportunities in 22 countries around the world! API programs include full-time tuition and fees, housing, medical and life insurance, local social activities, overnight and day excursions, pre-departure and on-site orientations, on-site staff, language tutoring, and more! We also have a new suite of virtual opportunities for students looking for a truly global, borderless and connected experience!
API is very pleased to have launched a new suite of virtual offerings through APIConnect! With APIConnect, students can participate in courses conducted by faculty at universities from around the world, join in on cultural events that broaden their perspectives, and complete exercises that add an international edge to their resumes. In addition, students could take advantage of API’s Innovation or Community Engagement Lab and/or a virtual internship! Participants will build a global community, grow in their understanding of diverse cultures, and make connections with individuals across borders, all from the comfort of their own home!
For more information, visit: www.apiabroad.com
Questions? Contact: Julie Leitman
Arcadia Abroad
Building on a tradition of over 75 years of leadership and innovation in international education and research, Arcadia Abroad provides undergraduates access to approximately 100 programs abroad in Australia, England, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, Wales, and the United States. Students from more than 200 colleges and universities participate in Arcadia Abroad's programs abroad each year. Arcadia continuously strives to provide the highest level of access, support, and service to its program participants wherever they are in the world.
For more information, visit: https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/
Questions? Contact: Wendy Lombardo
BU Study Abroad
Boston University holds a unique place in history as one of the first American universities to offer study abroad. An internationally acclaimed study abroad and academic internship provider, BU has one of the longest running study abroad programs for both BU and non-BU students. More than 2,400 students enroll in BU Study Abroad annually and offers over 70 programs worldwide.
For more information, visit: www.bu.edu/abroad
Questions? Contact: Ilse Damkoelher
EdOdyssey
We believe travel changes people and people change the world. Based in Boston, EdOdyssey is an award-winning organization that creates custom global programs, faculty-led trips, and study abroad programming around the world for students. We're educators, not tour guides, that tailor each program to the learning objectives and we work exclusively in countries that we call home allowing us to create amazing experiences that are authentic, inclusive, and accessible. Our current hubs include Peru, Spain, Italy, China, Canada, and the U.S.
Starting this fall, we're proud to now offer two turnkey, passport-free options for students: Virtual Study Abroad in Peru and Medical Spanish & Latinx Culture. Looking for a custom, globally-minded online programs for your students? We're also now creating custom virtual programs and faculty-led for colleges and universities. For educators seeking professional development, we've also created an online Global Certificate Program for Educators that will bring together education practitioners to learn more about global programs and give them the tools to design and lead better programs for their students.
For more information, visit: www.EdOdyssey.com
Questions? Contact: Peter McGovern
English3
English3 provides affordable, online English tests that Institutions can trust. Our comprehensive test, E3PT, is academically focused, authentically formated, reliable, and secure. The J1 Interview is tailored specifically for J1 scholars, is fully documented, and built specifically to meet Dept of State J1 requirements. Be sure to ask us about our new online pre-arrival orientation, Homebase!
For more information, visit: www.english3.com
Questions? Contact: Moroni Flake
Global Education Partners
Global Education Partners (GEP) provides consulting services and collaborates with all areas of the education sector, including higher education, k-12 and community education. GEP also provides consulting services to government, business, NGO’s, and non-profit organizations. Focusing on client mission-driven results, we develop and provide interim staffing solutions, strategic training and planning, program implementation and support, risk management analysis, and tools for developing comprehensive internationalization and global engagement for your organization.
For more information, visit: www.globaledpartners.org
Questions? Contact: David Crisci
International Office Consulting Inc.
International Office Consulting empowers International Education offices to effectively meet their challenging customer and compliance needs. We are a full-service team of veteran international education professionals with a vast array of experience and knowledge sets. International Office Consulting excels at improving your workload by leveraging our comprehensive understanding of leading software and industry best practices. Our team is here to help with large projects such as an initial implementation, focused process roll-outs, or even individual feature support and coaching.
For more information, visit: www.iofficeconsulting.com
Questions? Contact: Jodi Barnhill
SIT: School for International Training
The School for International Training offers accredited, experiential programs—including undergraduate study abroad and virtual programs on all seven continents and global master’s degrees—that address today’s most critical issues.
For more information, visit: www.sit.edu
Questions? Contact: Karen Kray