Student Advising

Designing for Inclusion: Advice for Education Abroad Program Leaders

July 7, 2020

In facilitating efforts to engage all education abroad participants, it is important to be mindful of diverse needs of underrepresented students. This recognition is even more pronounced when the program faculty or staff are from majority groups. In this Collegial Conversation, panelists will answer

Changes to Veterans Benefits for Education Abroad

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced new guidance to the way veteran’s educational benefits can be used for education abroad programs. Members of NAFSA’s Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee and a School Certifying Official from the University of Colorado Boulder

Q&A for ROTC Students Considering Education Abroad and Project GO

In the field of education abroad, advisers and administrators are constantly seeking ways to increase access and ensure that we are providing support to a broad spectrum of students. This Q&A guide is designed to provide insight on working with ROTC students seeking an overseas experience: What are

Realigning Goals of EA With Employability: Successes and Challenges

October 25, 2019

Session Chair Marty Tillman, Global Career Compass Presenters Cheryl Matherly, Lehigh University Nannette Ripmeester, Expertise in Labour Mobility Davina Potts PhD, University of Melbourne Conference NAFSA 2019 Annual Conference & Expo, "Global Leadership, Learning, and Change." Overview This

Education Abroad Visas for France - July 2019

Members of NAFSA’s Consular Affairs Liaison (CAL) subcommittee have been working with VFS and the French Consulate in DC over the last year to understand the changes in student visa processes and procedures. Join the one-hour Collegial Conversation, a text-based chat, to get your questions about

Life After Millennials: Education Abroad Outreach for Generation Z

Session Chair Kent Moore, CISabroad Presenters Jess Taylor, UNC Charlotte Chelsi Colleton, Winthrop University Conference NAFSA 2019 Annual Conference & Expo, "Global Leadership, Learning, and Change." Overview This session explores the implications of higher education enrollment shifting from the

NAFSA Education Abroad Regulatory Summit

July 30, 2018 | 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. (EDT) Washington, DC One of the biggest issues facing students and administrators is understanding the applicability of federal regulations to the education abroad experience. Amid all the details and challenges of sending students abroad, it can be easy to

Social Media Risks: Strategies for Protecting Your Campus and Your Students

As social media become commonplace and daily usage is an integral part of college students' lifestyles, it is critical for institutions to develop strategies and safeguards to protect themselves and their students against social media harm. However, there is little guidance on what those safeguards

Helping Students Translate Study Abroad for the Job Search

Research indicates employers broadly value the knowledge and skills gained through international experiences. Yet students and their advisers often struggle with how to articulate the experience in terms that are relevant to prospective employers. How do you help students elevate the study abroad

Advising International Students on Education Abroad

During this webinar, an international student advisor and an education abroad adviser from two different campuses will discuss successful collaborations.