Student Advising

Making Meaning of Education Abroad

Making Meaning of Education Abroad is an interactive workbook designed to engage returned education abroad participants in critical reflection and vocabulary-building exercises in order to successfully articulate their international experiences in academic, community, professional, and advocacy

Improved Consular Safety and Security Messaging

January 11, 2018

In late November 2017, the U.S. Department of State announced changes to consular safety and security messaging, most notably, the elimination of Travel Warning and Travel Alert terminology. The new safety and security messaging is intended to be clear, timely, and reliable without consular “jargon”

LGBTQ+ Student Advising Guide for Education Abroad Professionals

By NAFSA: Association of International Educators Diversity and Inclusion in Education Abroad Subcommittee, LGBTQ+ Working Group: Margaret McCullers, Matt Free, Darren Gallant, Conrad Zeutenhorst, Ashlee Finn and Aby Parsons This resource is designed to help Education Abroad professionals prepare

Internships, Service Learning, and Research Abroad: Funding Resources for Students

The Internships, Service Learning, and Research Abroad Member Interest Group (ISLRA MIG) compiled a list of funding for students seeking experiential learning programs abroad.

Using Veteran's Benefits for Education Abroad

With the increase in veterans entering the higher education system, more veterans are approaching education abroad offices to use the benefits of the GI Bill (as well as other military benefits) to enroll in programming.

Doing More with Less: Career Integration Tips and Best Practices for IE Professionals

A practical discussion about how to add more to on campus international program delivery and maximize the impact of abroad experience on students’ career re-entry. This webinar spoke to a variety of models with varying levels of resources.

DACA and Study Abroad

With President Obama’s executive action permitting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to the United States, more and more DACA-mented students wish to study abroad. Make sure you’re ready to have respectful, helpful conversations with these students about both the benefits and the

Supporting Secondary Students in Education Abroad

As participation in Education Abroad programs increase at the collegiate level, so too do gap year programs, high school study abroad experiences, and international volunteer programs for high school students.

Study Abroad for International Students: A Guide for Education Abroad Professionals

This resource provides a framework to consider, collaborate, and communicate with the international student and scholar services (ISSS) office for advising international students who wish to study abroad as a component of a U.S.-based education.

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