Students Talking to Parents about Education Abroad Oct 18, 2016This article outlines ways students can discuss education abroad with their parents, as well as topics for consideration.
Racism in Teach Abroad Oct 18, 2016This article explores racism within the context of teaching abroad. Is it inherent? How can it be addressed and reconciled?
Beyond the Rhetoric: What’s Required for Systemic Change? Oct 18, 2016For institutions serious about examining campus climate, listening to student concerns, and mobilizing lasting change, what exactly is needed? How do we go beyond the rhetoric around diversity & inclusion and get to the heart of the very real issues?
Family Outreach of First Generation College Students: Best Practices Oct 18, 2016First Generation College Students (FGCS) are a diverse group of students who often identify with many other student populations on campus. This article outlines best practices for outreach to FGCS.
Literature on Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion in Study Abroad Aug 22, 2016Over the course of the last ten years the conversation around diversity issues in education abroad has expanded rapidly with the growth of events and online resources dedicated to discussing topics related to access and diversity in eduction abroad.
Discrimination Abroad Aug 19, 2016While more students of color are enrolling at higher rates in U.S. colleges, their presence in study abroad programs has not, unfortunately, kept up with their gains in enrollment. This article explores why and offers action steps to create change.
“Colorblindness” Is Not the Answer Jul 18, 2016along the way, we also adopted the view that if we no longer acknowledged racial differences, then racial disadvantage would cease to exist and all would be fixed. This concept has been defined as colorblindness.
Does Diversity Have a Place in the Health and Safety Conversation? Dec 5, 2015All students should be briefed in the potential safety and security concerns of the country in which they will be living. So how exactly would a student’s identity influence this conversation?
Top Reasons Underrepresented Students Should Study Abroad Dec 5, 2015We believe everyone is a prime candidate for an international experience. Whether it’s as a college student earning credits toward graduation, recent graduates moving abroad to teach English, or families seeking meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Unconscious Bias in Education Abroad? Oct 18, 2015There’s a buzz in private industry about how unconscious bias is preventing more diverse and traditionally underrepresented professionals from accessing top level leadership positions within corporations.