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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

Children Denied Education in the United States of AmericaDo you know there are children in the United States of America being denied an education? The Associated Press reports that in at least 35 districts in 14 states hundreds of unaccompanied

Denver’s NeighborhoodsBy Michele Friedmann There are so many great neighborhoods in Denver — one week is simply not enough time to check them all out From beautiful parks and hip restaurants to trendy music venues and a funky art scene,

Why Ending the U.S. Embargo and Travel Ban on Cuba MattersAs relations between the United States and Cuba continue to thaw and meaningful ties between both countries are strengthened, many believe that we’re on a glide path to full normalization.

Using NAFSA’s International Education Professional Competencies for Team Development and Hiring PurposesBy Sora H. Friedman As one whose international education (IE) career is usually focused on helping rising professionals plan their future professional development, I recently had the opportunity

Workshop Preview Current Trends in Education Abroad Alumni Programming By Kara Johnson Over the past three weeks, I have been able to share some critical insight into a few select Current Topics Workshops (CTWs) that will take place in Denver