NAFSA Blog

Creating a More Welcoming United States through Immigration ReformAs international educators, we understand that global learning leads to a more engaged and welcoming United States, and a more secure and peaceful world. To be fully realized, these goals require a

Communicating with Intention at NAFSA 2016By Stephanie Martell The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo brings together thousands of international education professionals from all over the world. This presents an interesting opportunity to network and create connections in the field. But

Breaking into Education AbroadBy Brad Sekulich A career in study abroad was not on my radar when I was an undergraduate student, or even for some time after that. The path that has brought me to the field of education

Using Social Media to Enhance Career DevelopmentBy Tiffany Harrison and Kayla Patterson With the NAFSA annual conference just around the corner, we’d like to talk about the importance of getting social. More specifically, we’re referring to the use of social

Last Minute TipsBy Michele Friedmann As you plan for your trip to Denver and start packing, please consider the following tips and suggestions. The sky in Denver is bluer, the air is thinner and dryer, and alcohol is gong to

Eager and Unabashed The Road to AdvocacyBy Kashanna Fair (Photo Credit @scsuabroad on Instagram)Map? Check. SmarTrip? Check. Hill appointments confirmed? Check. In March, at the 2016 NAFSA Advocacy Day, more than 100 NAFSA advocates, representing over 30 states and districts

Fun Things to Do in DenverBy Michele Friedmann You may need to extend your trip by a week or two to enjoy just a handful of the many fun things to do in the Mile High City There’s a reason

Join NAFSA’s Cuba Engagement InitiativeIn late 2014, President Obama announced that the United States would be charting a new course on Cuba. The news was warmly welcomed by proponents of education diplomacy who had been advocating for improved policies to

Choosing a Graduate Degree Program in International EducationBy Katherine Punteney The Forum on Education Abroad reports that 87 percent of its members hold a master’s degree or higher, and the Association for International Education Administrators found that 81 percent of

The Seven Cardinal Virtues of Study AbroadStudy abroad is a transformative experience of learning and growth for students. Although less than 1% of the U.S. student community participates in study abroad, we know that when a college student elects to