By Dena Neese

In my final post introducing new Current Topics Workshops this year, I highlight my conversation with Margaret McCullers, associate director of academic and special projects at the Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University. McCullers joined with Chelsea Kindred, Lindsay Calvert, LaNitra Berger, and Gretchen Cook-Anderson, to develop the new and timely workshop, Navigating Diversity and Inclusive Excellence in Education Abroad. In this workshop, participants will examine solutions to... See More

By Elizabeth Mills

Technology allows students to reach us from anywhere and access the information they need in a timely manner. Going digital by implementing customer relationship management software, student databases, data analytics, and other technology tools have changed many processes in international education. Technology tools are exciting and seem promising. But which tools are the most helpful for managing the workload of... See More

By Hailey Gouza

The city of Philadelphia is a very lively and vibrant place with hundreds of attractions and alluring cuisines, so it is hard to imagine needing to leave the city. That said, locals and seasoned visitors know that southeastern Pennsylvania has much more to offer than big city living in Philadelphia. The greater Philadelphia area is filled with history, beauty, family fun, and more—all within about an hour. The best way to visit all of these attractions is by car, but public transport and... See More

By Dena Neese

More and more, international educators are being called upon to provide data and evidence to support the work that they do. To help meet this challenge, Peggy Shannon-Baker, PhD, and Sarah Rutherford have developed a new Current Topics Workshop (CTW), The International Educator as a Practitioner-Scholar: Conducting Ethical Research, that prepares international educators to implement ethical research-based decision-making into... See More

By Samantha Potempa

When we first start in the field, it's difficult to stand out. International education is competitive, and many job candidates share the same skills and passions. To be successful, you must find that element about yourself that sets you apart and create a powerful brand around it. But how? You’ve probably heard generic advice such as you should network, follow your passion, and put your best foot forward. Nevertheless, it’s not easy to know where to start with... See More

By Chrissie Faupel and Elizabeth Leibach

Have you ever wondered if your office structure is the best fit for the type of institution, students, and scholars that you have? International education offices can be structured in a variety of ways, so how do you divide responsibilities between staff? Do advisers specialize in academic programs? Or specialize by... See More

By Dena Neese

This year, we are excited to celebrate the 70th anniversary of NAFSA and the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo. The Annual Conference Committee has made an intentional effort to highlight the diverse voices and shared commitment of international education professionals from all over the world in this year’s conference program, and the NAFSA 2018 Current Topics Workshops are... See More

By Hailey Gouza

Cheesesteaks, hoagies, soft pretzels, water ice, scrapple, pork roll—the list of famous Philly foods is endless. So when you come to Philadelphia for the NASFA 2018 Annual Conference & Expo, be prepared to eat your way across the city! Philadelphia is home to thousands of restaurants specializing in a wide variety of cuisines, so whether you are looking for some local fare or have an international palette, you will be sure to find a... See More

By Bonnie Bissonette

Wait! Before you buy your travel tickets for the NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, take note that Terry Gross, the award-winning Radio Hall of Fame member, National Humanities Medal recipient, and National Public Radio host of Fresh Air (the most downloaded podcast on the Apple platform for two years), will be speaking to NAFSAns – live! – on Friday, June 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Terry Gross is a compelling contributor to the important conversations happening every... See More

By Hailey Gouza

Most of us in the international education field would list traveling as our favorite hobby. We enjoy wandering from place to place, learning new things, and soaking in all that the world has to offer. Most of us can also agree that for every amazing travel story, we have horror stories of missed connections, unplanned detours, and involuntary itinerary changes. But at the end of the day we appreciate that it is life’s unplanned surprises that turn... See More