International Health Insurance for Study Abroad
Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Health & Safety in Education Abroad subcommittee: Kim Priebe, University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill Derek Smallwood, Colorado State University International health insurance for students studying abroad is not just a
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Visas For Education Abroad - World-at-Large
Education abroad student visa FAQ's for Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, and Turkey.
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Hiring in Education Abroad: Insights from the Field
As the demand for global learning experiences surges, it is imperative to build diverse, talented teams to assist students on their international education journey. This resource, prepared by the Management Content Coordinator of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community (2023), provides guidance and
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The Department of Commerce Presents the Market Diversification Tool for International Education
The Department of Commerce presented a live virtual demonstration of a powerful new data dashboard, the Market Diversification Tool for International Education. This interactive dashboard brings together six sector-specific datasets to help international education professionals identify and compare
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Making It Together: How Internationalized Colleges and Universities Contribute as Community Anchors
By Cheryl Matherly At a time when many U.S. campuses are experiencing tensions between internationalization and local engagement efforts, Lehigh University has embraced the vision that these should be complementary and not contradictory goals. Lehigh recently adopted a 10-year strategic plan
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Global Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion
On January 25, 2024, NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community held an informative panel delving into the nuanced landscape of global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Expert panelists based in Morocco and the United Arab Emirates explored the variances, challenges, and
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Title IX Regulations in the Study Abroad Context
Update: In a blog post, the Department of Education updated their timeline for finalizing the proposed Title IX regulations to October 2023. Click here to see the full blog post. As of January 2024, the update to the rule has not been finalized. NAFSA is monitoring these updates. In a proposed rule
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Finding Your Study Abroad Program: A Health, Safety, and Security Guide for Students
Selecting a study abroad program can be one of the most transformational decisions a college student makes. This webpage was created as a collaboration between the two leading organizations focused on educational exchange: NAFSA: The Association of International Educators and The Forum on Education
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IE Competencies 2.0: Compliance Management; Relationship Cultivation; Risk Assessment & Crisis Management
In the fourth session of the IE Competencies 2.0 series, panelists highlighted the competencies of Compliance Management; Relationship Cultivation; and Risk Assessment & Crisis Management. Topics included how to: ensure activities and practices align with policies, laws, and standards; nurture
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Developing and Promoting Non-Eurocentric Study Abroad Programs: A Rubric of Guiding Questions
Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Diversity & Inclusion in Education Abroad subcommittee : Christina Thompson, Compear Global Education Network Kyle Keith, Barcelona SAE Shawn Dillard, University of San Francisco Amaris Vargas-Mohan, Texas A&M University Abi
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