Changing Lives Through Education Abroad

Looking for ways to author your professional journey in international education? Join Zac Macinnes and Angela Manginelli, Creative Career Coach & Illustrator, as they share tips for making the career moves that feel right for you, and discuss strategy to successfully position yourself for your next big opportunity.

How can international educators use creative writing to enhance the reach and impact of their work? Join Zac Macinnes and Giselda Beaudin, Director of International Programs at Rollins College, as they discuss how engaging as a scholar-practitioner can leverage the power of words, amplify voices and fulfil us as educators.

Join Zac Macinnes and Maureen Manning, Vice President of Strategy & Insight at The PIE, for a recap of NAFSA 2023, a look ahead at upcoming conferences, and tips for making the most of international education conferences.

Join Zac Macinnes and Thy Yang, Assistant Vice President of International Education at Norwich University, as they discuss how international education can be intentionally used to shape a community of leaders who value cultural exchange, empathy, and excellence.

It can be difficult coming to terms with the environmental impact of education abroad, but we can all take small steps to create a more sustainable future of travel. Join Zac Macinnes and Kirsten Sheppard, Director of Global Engagement at Maryville College, as they discuss how international educators and faculty can create programs with sustainability front of mind and help students become more aware of their environmental and social impact.

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.