A Source for News and Discussion on International Educational Exchange & Mutual Understanding
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Autism Awareness in Education Abroad - World Autism Awareness Day 2016
Today is World Autism Awareness Day and I wanted to highlight an important article that was published yesterday on the API Abroad Blog by Christie Johnson who is API’s Vice President for University Relations, Outreach, and Diversity Initiatives and the proud mother of Evan – a 9 year-old wonderkid on the Autism spectrum!
The article entitled "Light the World Up Blue: Advocating for Autism Awareness in Education Abroad" is a good and important read for everyone working in the field of international education and you can access it on the API Abroad Blog here.
I've also been a big and longtime* fan of the work of Mobility International USA (MIUSA) and they have some great resources on Autism in their Resource Library which you can access here.
* Unknown fact: my first ever letter seeking employment in the field of international education was to MIUSA back in 1993!
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Fund for Education Abroad Diversifies Study Abroad with $150,000 in Scholarships - Meet the 2016-2017 FEA Scholarship Recipients
SPECIAL
RELEASE:
2016-2017
FEA Scholarship Recipients
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40% of awardees to study abroad on full
academic year scholarships of $10,000.
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SCHOLARS
76% Minority -- 80% First Generation -- 48% Male 44% Community College (now or in the past) 88% non-traditional location -- 72% to study host country language |
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
"How to Land a Job in Study Abroad" a Global Pro Institute free training

"How to Land a Job in Study Abroad" a Global Pro Institute free training on Thursday, March 31st at 2pm CST. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1XZprxG (affiliate link)
Monday, March 28, 2016
Spring 2016 cohort of the Global Pro Institute is now open for enrollment
Back in November 2015 I posted here to IHEC Blog supporting the Global Pro Institute which was a new comprehensive professional development and training program for aspiring international education professionals and that I had signed up to be an affiliate.Well, my wonderful colleague Brooke Roberts has just launched the second Global Pro Institute for Spring 2016 and based off of feedback from alumni of the Fall 2015 Global Pro Institute there are two options for you to choose from this spring if you are interested.
GPI Foundations - This is a self-study, self-guided version of the program. You'll get full access to all of the video lessons and materials for each of the six Foundations modules. On top of that, you'll be able to download all the PDF Workbooks, checklists, and calendars associated with each module. This is a GREAT option for anyone who just wants the content and doesn't feel they need the community, weekly/monthly coaching, master classes, etc.
GPI Mastery - This is the FULL PROGRAM EXPERIENCE! You'll get all the GPI Foundations modules, workbooks, checklists, and calendars PLUS 24/7 access in our online community, group coaching with Brooke and the Inside Study Abroad team, access to our full library of masterclass interviews, over 8 hours of resume critiques, 7+ hours of past group coaching call recordings....AND several other bonuses to enhance your experience.
Here's everything included in the Mastery (Full Program) experience:
- Complete 6-module Foundations curriculum designed to help you gain an insider’s perspective of the field, grow your network, develop your personal brand, and rock your job search
- Downloadable, action-oriented Career Roadmap including pro development activities, reflections, and checklists
- 14 Masterclass interviews (and counting!) with established thought leaders in International Education and Meaningful Travel (with more being added each cohort) - I'm one of the Masterclass interviews
- 6 Live weekly group coaching calls with Brooke and the GPI team
- Lifetime access to the GPI curriculum including anything we add to the program
- BONUS: Private cohort and networking group on Facebook
- BONUS: Discounted NAFSA membership and national conference registration fees
- BONUS: Exclusive invitation to all GPI real-world networking events
- BONUS: On-going support via our year of monthly coaching calls with Brooke to continue your development and get ongoing feedback
- BONUS: Access to 8+ hours of video resume and cover letter critiques!
- BONUS: Access to all past group coaching call recordings - that's 7+ hours of invaluable coaching!
Brooke will also be offering some free training this week if you are interested
I'm a big fan of Brooke and I fully support what she is doing to help new international education professionals as they enter and navigate the field. If you are interested in learning more you can link to the Global Pro Institute through my affiliate link here.
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