If you feel like you work in a silo on your university campus, you are not alone. Join Zac Macinnes and Valerie Jenkelunas, Advisor and Community Liaison Specialist in Experiential Global Learning at University of Connecticut, as they discuss strategies for finding like-minded people on campus to help diversify the study abroad community and support students throughout their higher education and study abroad journey.

Join Zac Macinnes and Sara Dart, Senior Vice President of Education in Ireland, discuss creating a personal brand, dealing with imposter syndrome, and making the most of networking to build your in-person and virtual community.

While the pandemic was difficult for everyone in the international education field, it did create space for innovation and positive change. Join Zac Macinnes and Noah Rost, Director of the Global Education Office at Arizona State University, as they discuss innovative programming created to make international education more accessible to the large and diverse student population at ASU.

As international educators, we know the stress that comes with running programs, creating budgets, and dealing with on-site issues. So, why not try a little mindfulness to slow things down? Join Zac Macinnes and Jane Bjerklie-Barry, Director of the Office of International Programs at Saint Anselm College, as they discuss tips for making time to practice mindfulness and ultimately improve your professional life and personal wellbeing.

While education abroad can have large carbon footprint, there are ways for international educators to think strategically about ways to counteract its impact. Join Zac Macinnes and Kate Manni, Director of Education Abroad at Penn State University, as they discuss strategies to encourage students to stay local, immerse themselves in their host communities, and reduce their carbon footprint through Penn State Global's "Stay Local Weekends" initiative. For more information, visit StayLocalAbroad.org.

How should leaders in international education best support their teams in a continuously evolving field? Join Zac Macinnes and Orlina Boteva, Director of International Programs at the University of Maine, as they discuss how people-first leadership can make stronger, more effective and diverse teams that are better able to support students on their education abroad journey.

Dealing with the burnout and frustrations of day-to-day tasks in higher education can be daunting, but we can never forget why we do what we do. Join Zac Macinnes and Abi Cavazos, Associate Director of Study Abroad at Siena College, as they discuss how mid-career professionals in international education can advocate for themselves, move up in the field, and create a community of mentorship with their peers.

This week, join Zac Macinnes and Ashley Neyer, Director of Education Abroad at University of Alabama Birmingham, as they discuss how international educators can create a community of faculty to develop curriculum rooted in ethical citizenship and cultural immersion through faculty-led education abroad programs.

This week, join Zac Macinnes and Dr. Kelly Newlon, Director of Global Learning at Washington State University, as they discuss the benefits, challenges, and misconceptions of international education at public and land-grant universities.

What’s in the power of a photograph? Join Zac Macinnes and Dr. Tim White, Director of International Academic Initiatives at Montclair State University, as they take a step backwards into the history of study abroad and the portrayal of study abroad students in photos, media, and pop culture over time.