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

The EU General Data Protection Regulation

European Union authorities began enforcing the GDPR on May 25, 2018. The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates the collection, processing, and safeguarding of personal data of individuals physically present in EU member states, regardless of the person's citizenship

Responsible Education Abroad: Best Practices for Health, Safety, and Security

April 20, 2021

The Joint Task Force on Education Abroad Health, Safety, and Security, convened by The Forum on Education Abroad and NAFSA: Association of International Educators, is pleased to release “ Responsible Education Abroad: Best Practices for Health, Safety, and Security.” The goal of the Joint Task Force

Carolina Robinson, PhD

Dr. Carolina Robinson is the Director of Education Abroad at The University of Alabama. She has strategic and operational oversight for the Education Abroad office while maintaining a focus UA’s faculty-led portfolio. Carolina has 19 years of experience in international education with expertise in

Community Members Joining Faculty Led Education Abroad Programs: Yea or Nay?

From community colleges to four-year institutions, questions often arise on whether to allow non-students to participate in study abroad programming. Requests may be for the spouse or child of a faculty member leading a study abroad program, for family members of a student participant, or for

Emotional Support Animals in Education Abroad

Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) have become an increasingly hot topic not only in the news, but more recently a growing issue in the field of education abroad. More and more, students with mental health disabilities, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and anxiety, are requesting to bring

Model Practices in Education Abroad Heritage Programming

Specialized heritage programs in education abroad are an opportunity for students to gain international experience while connecting with a culture related to their unique heritage. Programs to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia as well as other regions may serve both an academic purpose and a

Developing Short-Term Education Abroad Programs

This self-paced course provides an overview of institutional policies and procedures that impact short-term education abroad programs.

Education Abroad Advising

Education abroad is an evolving field. The adviser is required to support a wide variety of student needs throughout their education abroad experience. This self-paced e-Learning course guides you through the demands often faced throughout the education abroad cycle, providing you with best

Managing Education Abroad Fears with Effective Communication

In this NAFSA e-Learning Seminar, presenters discussed managing perception versus reality, creating a proactive communication plan that addresses stakeholder concerns, and best practices for preparing your office to manage crisis communication.

Effective Student Training for Global Careers

Many offices rely on student staff or volunteers to provide advising, mentoring and programming to their student populations. While providing invaluable support, these students must also gain skills and training that will prepare them for future global careers. In this NAFSA e-Learning Seminar