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

Lauryl Cookson

Lauryl Cookson is a Senior Outbound Immigration Advisor for the Office of Global Services at New York University. She specializes in visa and immigration guidance for a high volume of students participating in study away programs across the globe. Lauryl has been passionate about the Education

Dan Solomon

Dan Solomon is a Program Manager in the Office of International Education and Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver. Dan is originally from suburban Chicago and earned a B.S. in Visual Communication from Bowling Green State University and an M.A. in International Education Management from

Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for France

July 21, 2026 | 11:00 am

Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for France with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers. Join a discussion led by the France CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to the France. This information is designed to assist

Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for the UK

August 4, 2026 | 11:00 am

Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for the UK with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers. Join a discussion led by the UK CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to the UK. This information is designed to assist education

Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for Spain

July 22, 2026 | 10:30 am

Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for Italy with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers. Join a discussion led by the Spain CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to Spain. This information is designed to assist education

Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas Around the World

July 28, 2026 | 11:00 am

Refresh your knowledge on the basics of study abroad visa advising with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers. Join a discussion led by the World-at-Large CAL team that will feature case studies of countries spanning from the popular to the nontraditional. This information is designed to assist

Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for Italy

August 11, 2026 | 10:30 am

Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for Italy with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers. Join a discussion led by the Italy CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to Italy. This information is designed to assist education

Navigating Advocacy in Education Abroad: Strategies for Effective Requests and Sustained Motivation

What approach works best? What data should you collect? Who are your champions? In this peer-to-peer conversation, listen in as EA leaders tackle the essential questions that arise when advocating for yourself and your education abroad team. Expert education abroad panelists delved into the

Study Abroad Visas: Summer Refresh Series

Just in time for the start of the academic year, join a series of discussions led by NAFSA's Consular Affairs Liaison volunteer leaders.

The State of Play in Washington: What's New and What's Next

This Town Hall examined the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting the field of international education: where we've had success, where we're facing obstacles, and what's next.