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Your Future in International Education: Goals, Skills, and Graduate Study In my current roles as a teacher of international education and a member of the NAFSA Region XI chair stream, I am often asked about the value of an advanced degree for international education (IE) professionals. When does one

Comprehensive Internationalization in Houston The 2012 NAFSA Annual Conference is loaded with content to help you lead and enable sustainable internationalization. The Annual Conference Committee took to heart the theme of “Comprehensive Internationalization: Vision to Practice.” The result is more

Failure is Not the Other ‘F’ Word We train students to learn from failure abroad, while we ourselves are feeling afraid to fail at work. We coach students on how to spot a “teachable moment,” like misspeaking in another language, committing a social blunder, or missing the bus. We tell them how to

Houston: The Lay of the Land Live from Discovery Green, it's Adam Chen and Cory Owen . We want to personally welcome you to Houston for the 2012 NAFSA Annual Conference! While you’re not busy attending sessions, networking, or visiting the Expo Hall, be sure to spend some time exploring Houston

Day Trips Outside of Boston One of the best perks of visiting the Boston area is its vicinity to other fun, historic locations and terrains, including scenic beaches and mountains. This week's blog post is geared toward those who are interested in further exploring New England and planning to extend

The Role of the NAFSA Membership Committee My name is Leah Newell. 2015 begins the second year of my serving as chair of the NAFSA Membership Committee. Wait! Don’t leave! I know you are busy and probably have NO interest in the exciting topic of “The Role of the Membership Committee.” However, give

Top 10 Things to Do While in Boston for NAFSA 2015 We all know how easy it is to fill one’s schedule with back-to-back meetings, sessions, and events during the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo. But please don’t forget to leave time to explore the beautiful city of Boston during your stay in New

The Hub, Cradle of Liberty, America’s Walking City–Come Join Us in Boston! Greetings from Boston, a city renowned for being the epicenter of American history and a preeminent higher education location where tens of thousands of international students choose to study. I look forward to sharing fun

Discover Good Eats There are so many delicious restaurants in Houston, it was hard to choose just a few! These are some of my personal favorites and recommendations. Be sure to comment on this post and let me know if you find a great spot I've missed; I'm sure there are plenty! There are so many

White House Focuses on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship at Travel Bloggers Summit Earlier this week, I made the quick three-block trip from the NAFSA office to the White House for an energizing afternoon with government officials, media representatives, and travel bloggers. As an important driver