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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

Denver Happy Hour OptionsBy Michele Friedmann Denver has a well deserved reputation of being the Napa Valley of craft beer. Every neighborhood has a thriving bar scene and you’re certain to find a local wine, spirit, or craft beer that

Sharing the Value of DifferenceBy Erika Rohrbach One of the great privileges of working in international education is getting to interact with people from all over the globe. From my corner in international student and scholar services, this interaction takes

Exploring Women’s Journeys to Leadership in International EducationBy Mandy Hansen I asked my colleagues and session attendees the following question “What is one challenge that you’ve had, as a woman, in navigating your professional life?” A few of the replies

Is There a Creativity Crisis in International Education?By Samantha Martin Is international education experiencing a creativity crisis? My team and I have been on a “listening tour” of sorts with international educators and students for the past 2 years as