Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Build Your Professional Profile Using NAFSA’s International Education Competencies

Navigating a career search in international education brings many challenges, especially at the current time. It is important not only to understand but also to clearly articulate your knowledge, skills, and experience in your resume, during interviews, and on professional profiles you write for

Understanding CDC Travel Health Notices and Guidance for Travel Abroad

On August 20, 2022, this Government Connection reviewed CDC Travel Health Notices, one of the key indicators that education abroad offices rely on to make informed decisions about travel abroad. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC Warning Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel, and the

Monitoring Travel Advisories and Conditions Abroad During COVID-19

August 12, 2020

During this August 20, 2020 presentation the Bureau of Consular Affairs addressed assessment criteria for travel advisories, frequency of review for travel advisories during the pandemic, as well as current restrictions and conditions for U.S. students travelling abroad including quarantines, host

NAFSA Workshop and Current Topics Learning Lab Schedule

Throughout the year, NAFSA offers a comprehensive schedule of virtual and in-person workshops, along with current toping learning labs.

Building a Data Strategy to Advocate for IE Programs

This e-Learning express introduces international educators to methodologies associated with the collection of quantitative data and highlights different data points used for quantitative analysis.

Notifications and Emergency Responses for Education Abroad

This Notification and Emergency Response guidelines below describe when it may (or may not) be necessary for institutions to reach out to education abroad participants in the aftermath of an event overseas. Different constituencies in the field vary in their responses; an emergency for one program

Request EA Visa Help

NAFSA IssueNet

All international education professionals are welcome to "Report an Issue" to NAFSA on the emerging obstacles or challenges they are encountering in the field. NAFSA members can "Get Help" on individual education abroad visa cases by connecting with a committee of their peers who liaise with foreign

Designing for Inclusion: Advice for Education Abroad Program Leaders

In facilitating efforts to engage all education abroad participants, it is important to be mindful of diverse needs of underrepresented students. This recognition is even more pronounced when the program faculty or staff are from majority groups. In this Collegial Conversation, panelists will answer

Developing Proficiency in Intercultural Communication

Developing Proficiency in Intercultural Communicationl [Click and drag to move] Intercultural communication has been identified as a cross-cutting competency within the field of international education. Developing intercultural skills is essential for those who support international students and