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Countdown to NAFSA 2025: Locals' Tips for Enjoying San Diego

With just one week until the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo, we're excited about hosting NAFSAns in this year's conference city, San Diego, California. This beautiful coastal city offers stunning beaches, diverse neighborhoods, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine for conference attendees to
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Making the Most of Your NAFSA 2025 Conference Experience

In just a couple of weeks, international educators from around the world will gather in San Diego, California, to connect, learn, and share their passion for global education at the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo. A little preparation before you arrive can transform your conference experience
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Meet “Study in Japan” Under the Cherry Blossoms at NAFSA 2025

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. If you’ve attended a
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5 Things to Know About the Current SEVIS Record Termination Situation

The legal situation for international students and scholars who have had their student visas revoked and/or their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records terminated —and for those who are worried that may happen —continues to shift in unpredictable and confusing ways. Read
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New Adventures in Education Abroad

On February 24, NAFSA and its education abroad community celebrated Study Abroad Day, a perfect opportunity to reflect on the power of study abroad and highlight some resources that support students and their families as they explore the opportunities available to them. The February edition of NAFSA
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Alleged Abuse of the U.S. Student Visa System: A Fact-Based Response

We at NAFSA appreciate the authors’ attempt to spark conversation about areas of concern regarding international student visa practices and policy as described in their opinion piece, “ Will Trump Take on Misuse of Student Visas?” Attempts—successful or not—to fraudulently exploit the international
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