Ten years and one day ago I posted to Twitter for the very first time!

Congratulations to API on becoming the first international education organization to become verified on Twitter!

You can follow API on Twitter at https://twitter.com/APIabroad

Follow the Twitter Backchannel from #NAFSA15 in Boston

#NAFSA15 Tweets

The Twitter Back Channel from the 2014 NAFSA Conference in San Diego

Tweets about "#NAFSA14"

Follow the Twitter Back Channel from 2013 NAFSA Annual Conference

In case you are not on Twitter there is a great back channel happening and you can follow along here!

Also, you may find my Int'l Ed. News & Views Twitter list to be of interest!

Tweets about "#NAFSA13"

Forum on Education Abroad 2013 Annual Conference #Hashtag

In honor of the Forum on Education Abroad officially setting their own annual conference #hashtag of #ForumEA13 thought I would post a Twitter search widget so those not in attendance nor on Twitter can follow the back channel from the conference.  For those of you attending I look forward to our paths crossing!

Tweets about "#ForumEA13"

Follow Today's #NoMoreCuts to #InternationalExchange Twitter Campaign

Tweets about "#InternationalExchange"

Reminder: Tweet #NoMoreCuts to exchanges today!

Today is a day of action on Twitter to oppose more cuts to non-defense discretionary (NDD) programs, like international exchanges. 

Throughout the day, tweet directly to your Members of Congress, and ask them not to cut exchanges and other NDD programs any further. Encourage your members, volunteers, followers, and friends to do the same. Make sure to use the hashtag #NoMoreCuts.

Included below are sample tweets for your use. Include the Twitter handle of the Member you are tweeting in your message. This ensures that the Member will get a notification of being “mentioned” in your message and will see what you’ve sent. [For a complete list of Members and their twitter handles, please see these House & Senate lists. To find your Members of Congress, enter your zip code here. ]

Thank you for taking action on this important issue!

Sample Tweets

• Leadership, cultural learning, & lang study: #InternationalExchange prepares Americans for global economy, [insert member twitter handle]. #NoMoreCuts!

• #InternationalExchange enhances US natl security & smart power. [insert member twitter handle] make sure there are #NoMoreCuts! #sequester

• A secure #America needs more than #military might! [insert member twitter handle] #NoMoreCuts to #InternationalExchange! #sequester

• #InternationalExchange is an investment in the future, expanding the vision of current & emerging leaders. [insert member twitter handle] #NoMoreCuts! 

• #InternationalExchange teaches Americans critical skills and enhances US global competitiveness. [insert member twitter handle] #NoMoreCuts! #sequester

• Discretionary cuts to #InternationalExchange harm the #economy! [insert member twitter handle] say #NoMoreCuts! #sequester

• #Sequestration means an 8.2% cut to #InternationalExchange funding in 2013. [insert member twitter handle] make sure there are #NoMoreCuts!

• Discretionary investments have already been cut by nearly $1.5 trillion. [insert member twitter handle] make sure there are #NoMoreCuts! #sequester

• Remember [insert member twitter handle], over 3000 groups want you to say #NoMoreCuts to discretionary investments! #sequester

Members of Congress need to hear directly from YOU, their constituents about the local impact of exchanges in their home states, districts, and communities. 

Study Abroad Tweets of the Day [U.S. Election Edition]

Here are the study abroad tweets of the day pertaining to the results of the U.S. Election last night.  These tweets, of course, are only a sampling taken at a specific moment in time.  Quite interesting!  What is/are your favorite(s)?


Well even tho yesterday didnt end how i wanted,on the plus side,I not only picked 2 majors & a minor,but I applied to study abroad aswell :)

oh you're going to study abroad for 4 years,in a country that is most likely far more liberal than the u.s.? fucktards galore on fb/twitter

I'm not going to study abroad in Amsterdam anymore, they're cracking down! I'll just take a gap semester to Colorado instead ;)

I'm going to study abroad these next 4 years after last night

I'm leaving the country. Not because of Obama, but because I might study abroad

Disgrunteled about the election? You could always study abroad... #election2012 #studyabroad

I think I need to move to another Country for the next 4 years. Study abroad?!

Everything I voted against passed. Maybe it's time to go study abroad and let y'all deal with the mess y'all have made.


okay phew thanks america, i will go to the study abroad meeting later after all #Obama

Im glad I dont have to study abroad... If Romney wouldve won I wouldve left.. But congrats Obama"

Good.. move to Antarctica, Canada, or even study abroad for two years! We don't want bad attitudes here anyways. #BeGone

we can all have a giant political convo tomorrow! I have a meeting though for study abroad so after

I might study abroad in Colorado now...

To all the people saying the will study abroad or move, haha BYE! Sad to see you leave #notreally #pleasetakeoffense

Well, I'm gonna go study abroad for the next four years. If you need me I'll be in Italy

Think it's time to study abroad, try to learn how to make money in a socialist economy.

Now I don't have to study abroad for the next 5 semesters!!! #OBAMA12 #mypresidentisblack #obama4POTUS

Can I study abroad in Colorado?

HELLOOOOO Parliamentary System, Can i just study abroad now or....?

"Mom I want to study abroad. But not in a different country that's dangerous. I was thinking, and this is just a suggestion, maybe Colorado"

Kenneth Asks Anderson About Study Abroad On Twitter And Anderson Responds to Kenneth

Click on the photos to better read tweet conversation

Twitter Action from the 2012 NAFSA Annual Conference in Houston

"International Education News and Views" - A Twitter List of International Education Thought Leaders and Knowledge Producers

I came up with this select group of international education organizations, news outlets/reporters/editors and thought leaders as a way to highlight those who are advancing the knowledge production in the field.  To be sure, there are some who I have missed and I will add them to the list as necessary. This is the only Twitter list I have and will probably ever create.

Follow the Twitter conversation from the EducationUSA Forum 2011, June 22 - 24

Follow the Twitter conversation from the NAFSA 2011 Annual Conference

#IEis

A short time ago I asked here on IHEC Blog how to describe international education in 134 characters for Twitter.  Below are the three replies.  Please feel free to contribute and if you are on Twitter be sure to use the #IEis hashtag.

#IEis education that transcends political and geographical borders to prepare and inspire people to be engaged global citizens 


#IEis promoting greater understanding between and among world cultures through outreach, partnerships, and opportunities to educate.


#IEis an opportunity 4 people 2 come together & learn more about each other & our cultures so we can work together 2 solve our world’s probs

David Comp and IHEC Blog will not be attending the 2011 NAFSA Annual Conference in Vancouver

Unfortunately, I won't be attending the upcoming NAFSA annual conference but will be with everyone in spirit!  I will be following the conference backchannel discussion via Twitter and the #nafsa11 hashtag which has already been pretty active (much more than last year) and that you can view below.  I'm looking forward to crossing paths with friends and colleagues again at a future international education conference in the not too distant future I hope.

Will We See A Spike in Study Abroad Interest and Participation to the United Kingdom Due to the Royal Wedding?

I'm approaching this question from a U.S. student and programming perspective.  I don't know the answer but I suspect yes.  The folks that can best track study abroad  interest to the UK are those at GoAbroad.com, StudyAbroad.com and IIEPassport (anyone want to share traffic data to London & other UK programs?).  The folks that can best track study abroad participation are those at IIE compiling Open Doors data.  We shall see...

As I was searching Twitter during lunch for my daily "Study abroad related tweet of the day" I came across many tweets from students who were talking about studying in England and London and this got me thinking about the question.  The Amanda Knox situation has had an impact on study abroad interest to Italy which makes me wonder what impact the Royal Wedding will have on U.S. student interest on studying in London.So I thought it would be interesting to conduct a brief search through Twitter and to copy and paste any posts related to studying abroad in the United Kingdom and they follow:

Dreaming about London on this special day... Can't wait to be there for Fall semester 2011!!! @royalwedding #London #fb#studyabroad

Why Prince William and Catherine Middleton Should Inspire All Students http://ow.ly/4JFor #StudyAbroad #GlobalEd #IntlEd

Just saw Peter Alexander on @Todayinterviewing #studyabroad students for their reaction at the#royalwedding!"

I have decided in order to go to London this fall, I need to purchase a royally perfect hat. #royalwedding #studyabroad

Shove me in a suitcase and send me to Oxford, already. The anticipation is killin' me. #excited #england #studyabroad #yay

What a coincidence that I get an email about applying to studyabroad in England...

i WILL study abroad in london, and i WILL meet prince harry, and i WILL be the next princess. #dreams

Close to dropping everything and running off to London. The things that Study Abroad meetings will do to you..

Are there any princes left in the world? Because listen ima studyabroad, meet one, and have my own royal wedding. Okay.

Did any UK study abroad students make it to the Royal Wedding? Feel free to post photos!

I wana study abroad in England.

when I study abroad I will meet a royal and get married #obsessed

My dad called me at 6:12 am to tell me to study abroad to meet and marry prince harry...

Oh! I want to study abroad in UK. Fighting for my dream come true. First step study English language now!!!

Can't wait to study abroad aka hit up London and have #princeharryfall in love with me. #itwillhappen

I'm going to study abroad in London and then stay there to become apart of the royal family. Do you approve, though?

I am strategically planning my study abroad in college to coincide with Prince Harry's wedding.

Of special note: This snapshot of Twitter posts related to study abroad and the United Kingdom was conducted at 12:30pm Chicago time which was several hours after the Royal Wedding coverage concluded. It would have been interesting to see related posts during the live coverage.

My Twitter and IHEC Blog's Facebook posts in support of Earth Day

Last Friday I went on a Twitter and Facebook posting binge in support of Earth Day.  Below are my posts that contain some excellent resources and information that I hope you find helpful:


GlobaLinks Learning Abroad's Green Initiative at http://tinyurl.com/3z9l7sk


"Sustainability in Study Abroad" resource on @NAFSA website at http://bit.ly/f3qELf


Many of the study abroad offices/programs/providers are posting about their Green Initiatives today! What are the Int'l Ed. orgs doing?


Tips For Going Green Abroad via the IES Go Green Initiative at http://bit.ly/hRvPnT


Sustainable Study Abroad Grants at Middlebury College at http://bit.ly/fSKAQH


NAFSA 2011 Annual Conference Green Initiatives at http://acsearch.nafsa.org/ac11green.html


"20 Steps to Sustainable Study Abroad" by @GoGreenTraveler at http://bit.ly/dTQr3V


@ForumEA I'm having a hard time finding your Standards of Good Practice related to Sustainability & Education Abroad on your website. Help!!


‎"Sustaining Study Abroad" a March 12, 2009 article by Inside Higher Ed at http://bit.ly/g8QJrS


http://www.earthday.org/


Are you subscribed to Sustainabilityabroad -- Sustainability in Study Abroad listserv at http://bit.ly/eYlyhF


Just What is in API’s Carbon Reduction Project Portfolio Anyway? at http://bit.ly/eJgI5u


‎"5 Ways to Design Sustainable Study Abroad Programs" via Sustainability Education Blog at http://bit.ly/dScuWS


International Higher Education Consulting and Bury Book International Education Library & Archive are Greener and now "Save as WWF". More about this on IHEC Blog at http://bit.ly/eNk9Hb


Going Green: Sustainability in Study Abroad & Responsible Travel: Articles, Multi-Media, Websites, Books, Organisations via Abroad View at http://www.abroadview.org/green/


I think all international education programs should get involved with the Green Passport Program at http://greenpassport.ning.com/


Check out all the green things happening in international education from this Oct. 2009 IHEC Blog post "Internaitonal Education Exchange and Climate Change" at http://bit.ly/ajgGoi


Study abroad related tweet of the day: "Happy Earth Day! Do you have your Green Passport for #studyabroad? http://fb.me/tbiTWfIp"

Describing International Education in 134 characters

Is it possible to describe what international education is in 134 characters on Twitter?  Why 134 characters?  Well, Twitter allows 140 character posts but am accounting for the 5 character #IEis hashtag and a space.  If you use the #IEis hashtag everyone will be able to see what others have to say and I can go back, collect and summarize here on IHEC Blog at a later date (assuming this little experiment produces some tweets).

So, how do you describe international education in 134 characters?

Follow the Twitter conversation from the 2011 Forum on Education Abroad conference

The seventh annual conference of the Forum on Education Abroad is taking place tomorrow through Friday (April 6-8, 2011) in Boston.  I attended the first five Forum conferences but missed last year in Charlotte and will not be attending the conference this year.  I hope to return in 2012 to Denver!  There has been some discussion in the Twittersphere (and a little over on IHEC Blog's Facebook page) about what should be the appropriate #hashtag.  It seems that #ForumEA is the favorite and is being used most despite my lobbying for #forumoneducationabroadseventhannualconference2011inboston.  


To that end, I have added a Twitter search widget to this post so one can follow the discussion from and about the conference and hoping that those in attendance are able to post some photos and maybe a video or more to Twitter!  I wish all conference attendees a safe and productive conference!