Education Abroad

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Student Health and Safety

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Reflections from One Year of Engaging with International Education’s Thought Leaders

March 1, 2024

New in 2024, NAFSA is proud to introduce a new series of blog posts, written by NAFSA Global Partners. These institutions represent a broad range of perspectives, develop innovative approaches that enrich the field, and bring a wealth of expertise to the international education community. “What if

Navigating Advocacy in Education Abroad: Strategies for Effective Requests and Sustained Motivation

What approach works best? What data should you collect? Who are your champions? In this peer-to-peer conversation, we'll tackle the essential questions that arise when advocating for yourself and your education abroad team, offering practical strategies to overcome obstacles and maintain momentum

Using GI Bill Benefits for Study Abroad

This event is free for members and non-members but registration is required. Join this conversation with representatives from the Veterans Affairs Administration to learn about using GI Bill benefits for study abroad. Invite campus partners like your SCO or colleagues in the Veterans Affairs office

NAFSA Contributes $150K to the Fund for Education Abroad to Support African American Scholars

February 26, 2024

Today, NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced it has extended its partnership with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA), committing $150,000 over the next three years to fund scholarships that enable African American undergraduate students to study abroad. Founded in 2019, and

Scott Funk

Scott Funk is a Senior Program Manager in the Education Abroad office at University Colorado Boulder. He's been in the field and with the university since 2013, assisting students studying in Spain and Latin America or looking to intern abroad. He received his B.A. in Communication from CU in 2015

International Health Insurance for Study Abroad

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Health & Safety in Education Abroad subcommittee: Kim Priebe, University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill Derek Smallwood, Colorado State University International health insurance for students studying abroad is not just a

The Department of Commerce Presents the Market Diversification Tool for International Education

The Department of Commerce presented a live virtual demonstration of a powerful new data dashboard, the Market Diversification Tool for International Education. This interactive dashboard brings together six sector-specific datasets to help international education professionals identify and compare

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Celebrating the Power of Study Abroad

February 16, 2024

With Study Abroad Day on the calendar for February 26 and a wave of students engaged in a spring semester abroad, now is an opportune time to reflect on the power of study abroad and highlight some new resources to support students and families as they explore the opportunities available to them.

Hiring in Education Abroad: Insights from the Field

As the demand for global learning experiences surges, it is imperative to build diverse, talented teams to assist students on their international education journey. This resource, prepared by the Management Content Coordinator of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community (2023), provides guidance and

Elizabeth Shuman

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and a Master's degree from Penn State University. As Global Education Manager for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State University, Elizabeth oversees all Global Education programming for the