Year of Study Abroad

In late 2005, the U.S. Senate, by unanimous vote, declared 2006 as the “Year of Study Abroad.” NAFSA applauds this recognition of the importance of study abroad. This resolution boosts the visibility of study abroad in the United States and sets the stage for further action on the national level to expand study abroad opportunities. Let us all heed the call to open wide the doors of global understanding through promoting and expanding international educational exchange opportunities.

Special Focus Network for International Education Professionals

International educators interested in resources for and conversations about expanding education abroad from the United States can join the NAFSA Year of Study Abroad network.

Information for Students

Information for students and families of study abroad participants about the benefits and process of studying abroad is available in the For Students section of NAFSA’s Web site.

Education Abroad Series in International Educator Magazine

NAFSA’s magazine International Educator is celebrating the Year of Study Abroad by running a year-long series of feature articles on various aspects of education abroad.

Read the 2006 feature articles and related magazine items.

Year of Study Abroad Web Site

This site includes a calendar of events, news items, Action Kits, and much more. The contents of this website are sponsored by the Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program. Visit www.YearOfStudyAbroad.org for more information.