Resource Posts

Credential Survey of Chile

To give readers a range of perspectives regarding the foreign academic credentials found in the country or region covered in the IEM Spotlight, the editorial team surveys a number of colleges and universities, in addition to professional credentialing organizations, to provide a range of

EducationUSA Chile

Dr. Lee Z. Ullmann, Director of EducationUSA Chile, offers valuable insight into the Chilean education system and how best to engage the systems in place to connect with students in a meaningful way.

Education in Chile

Education is a national topic of priority in Chile. With nearly universal coverage and a commitment to quality, Chile is a country to watch in the coming years.

Health Insurance and Health Care for Your International Students and Scholars

This KC-ISSS practice resource provides basic information meant to help advisers address the unique needs of the international community in the context of health insurance and health care.

Federal Disability Laws: Do They Translate To Study Abroad Programs?

This resource,created by the National Association of Colleges and University Attorneys (NACUA), addresses the current state of federal disability discrimination law with respect to education abroad programs and provides best practices and additional resources for university general counsel and

Resources for Supporting Inclusion and Equity

September 6, 2013

Highlighted resources for underrepresented groups in education abroad.

Schools of Thought: Developments in the Malaysian School Sector

William Butler Yeats once said, " Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." In Malaysia, where e ducation holds a high social, political, and economic profile, developments in the system reflect intricate socio-economic concerns of the country at large and continue to

EducationUSA: IEM Spotlight on Malaysia

The Malaysian government's development plan to have "developed nation" status by 2020 influenced many policies in the country, especially education. EducationUSA offers services to Malaysian students and U.S. institutions to overcome the challenges.

Welcoming International Students

July 1, 2013

American Hospitality It is apparent every day that our world is interconnected and interdependent. Tomorrow’s citizens will need a sophisticated understanding of other societies and their ways of thinking, and of the transnational challenges facing us all. Students at all levels of education need

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance

This article, written by Julie Anne Friend, explores trip cancellation and interruption insurance in study abroad; identifying the coverage you need to know, how it works, and best practices.