Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Town Hall: Public Health and International Education – What's Now and What's Next

International educators have had to quickly adjust and shift to a different environment to support their students and scholars and manage expectations due to the impact of COVID-19. This Town Hall features a public health expert and an IIE researcher alongside seasoned international educators. The

Academy Coaches Positions

Position: Academy Coach Term Dates: August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025 The Academy for International Education is a year-long professional development program designed to provide newcomers with an introduction to the field of international education and those more experienced with an opportunity to

The State of Play in Washington and Why the U.S. Needs a National IE Strategy

This Town Hall examined the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting the field with a special focus on why the U.S. needs a national strategy for international education. NAFSA leaders with expertise in public policy, regulatory practice, and advocacy shared a “behind-the-scenes”

Moving Toward Humanistic People-Centered Approaches for Mental Health in Education Abroad

November 8, 2023

As education abroad programs rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a renewed focus on students' mental health. Join this wide-ranging conversation as leaders from the Education Abroad Knowledge Community discuss key concepts connected to diverse students' mental well-being while studying

Amanda Kelso

Amanda Kelso is Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Duke University where she leads the Division of Experiential Education and serves as Executive Director of the Global Education Office. In an international education career spanning three decades, Kelso has extensive experience in

Education Abroad Knowledge Community: Learning from Our Leaders

In honor of NAFSA’s 75th anniversary, the Education Abroad Knowledge Community leadership team has invited past EAKC Chairs to share reflections on leadership. Listen in as three leaders in education abroad discuss the joys and challenges of leadership and consider the current challenges facing

Immigration and Study Abroad Resources: Israel-Hamas Conflict

This page lists resources relevant to the Israel-Hamas Conflict for individuals engaged in international higher education. Advocacy See NAFSA's Statement: NAFSA Condemns Hamas Attack on Israel U.S. Government Resources U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Resources DHS has not announced

Advising for Study Abroad Visas to Spain

As the Spanish consulates in the United States continue updating their processes for student visa servicing, join a discussion led by NAFSA's Consular Affairs volunteers for Spain focused on model practices for navigating these changes. In conversation with the Spain CAL team, learn more about these

Education Abroad Marketing: Guidelines for Exhibitors at Study Abroad Fairs

The NAFSA Marketing Member Interest Group (MIG) created the following guidelines to assist program representatives and other exhibitors at a study abroad fair to meet expectations of both the hosting institution and the campus community attending the fair. Guidelines for institutions hosting study

Education Abroad Alliances: Building Relationships with Key Offices on Campus

It is mission critical for education abroad offices to have healthy, productive relationships with cross-campus partners. On any given day, an education abroad adviser could interact with the Registrar’s Office to plan a course schedule, the Office of Financial Aid to support a student question, the