There s been a lot in the news this past week about Anthony Bourdain s respect for food and its connection to people and cultures. It makes me think about all the discussions we at Seminars have about group meals, food allergies,
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The semester is finally over, and we get a bit of time to breathe (at least, I hope you do!) and work on projects that take some time and thoughtfulness. I have been doing a lot of thinking this year
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Developing Short-Term Faculty-Led Programs with Providers as Partners Wednesday, May 30 11:30 AM 12:30 PM Contributors to the third edition of NAFSA’s Guide to Successful Short-Term Programs Abroad present insights on evolving relationships among education abroad administrators, faculty, and
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My friend Lisa Chieffo from the University of Delaware and I have teamed up to lead a Forum conference session on developing guidelines for the business relationship between universities and providers on faculty-led programs. I know there are many of
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We are excited to announce that Seminars International is celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018! A lot has changed in study abroad since 1968, and some things are a constant. We are looking forward to remembering the past and thinking
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While some Americans may be too discouraged or embarrassed or afraid to study or travel abroad in this divisive and ugly political climate, one New York Times writer believes we need outside perspectives now more than ever. His editorial is
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The Asia Institute, a provider for education abroad programs in Asia, has published interesting data in its annual report on programs in Asia over the past several years. AI surveys several hundred faculty across US institutions to discover what s new,
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Tony Ogden from Michigan State has recently published three interesting articles on LinkedIn on The Future of Education Abroad: On Establishing a Profession . In the second of the articles, Tony lays out his aspirations for our profession: Lest we become
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If you re looking for travel-related books to read this summer, or a recommendation before your next professional trip abroad, the list below was compiled by ambassadors to the US. They were asked by Condé Nast to name the one book
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