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Maximizing the Benefits of International Internships for Diverse Students: Strategies for Success

Maximizing the Benefits of International Internships for Diverse Students: Strategies for Success

Poster Session from 2023 Global Inclusion Conference

International internships are a way for students to gain valuable work experience and develop cross-cultural skills. However, many students face unequal access and unique challenges. This discussion will focus on strategies for inclusive international internships that benefit diverse students. Absolute Internship, a leading provider of international internship programs, will share its expertise and best practices for designing and implementing inclusive and successful programs.

    Furthering Student Success through Inclusive Assessment of Students’ Engagement in Education Abroad

    Furthering Student Success through Inclusive Assessment of Students’ Engagement in Education Abroad

    Concurrent Session from 2023 Global Inclusion Conference

    Education abroad practitioners have a responsibility to critically examine & correct policies to ensure they further JEDI values. Through the lens of student development, this session explores how CEA CAPA dismantled & rebuilt its attendance policy to center engagement & success. Presenters provide student and faculty data, and a university partner perspective supporting this new approach. Attendees will be equipped with policy and rubrics for use in their own contexts.

      Critical Reflection of Global Learning Experiences to Increase Equity and Inclusion Career Readiness

      Critical Reflection of Global Learning Experiences to Increase Equity and Inclusion Career Readiness

      Concurrent Session from 2023 Global Inclusion Conference

      This session will discuss the importance of critical reflection to increase the effectiveness of high impact practices like global learning. The National Association of Colleges and Employers identifies Equity and Inclusion, with a sub-focus on global and cross-cultural interactions, as one of the 8 core Career Competencies employers are looking for in graduates. Helping students further develop these skills through critical reflection can lead to bolstered Career Advancement and Belonging.

        X Marks the Spot: Uncovering Buried Treasure to Maximize Your Education Abroad Funding Potential

        X Marks the Spot: Uncovering Buried Treasure to Maximize Your Education Abroad Funding Potential

        Concurrent Session from 2023 Global Inclusion Conference

        Feeling uninspired by your current funding model for education abroad? Want to benchmark your institutional policies against your peers? Join this session to hear from other institutions about their funding challenges and successes. Discuss with participants about how to keep DEI in-focus as you maximize scholarships and funding opportunities for students historically underrepresented in study abroad. You’ll even get access to practical tools and resources to advise your students!

          Moving away from Deficit Approaches: Creating Authentic Cultures of Belonging Using Empowering Language

          Moving away from Deficit Approaches: Creating Authentic Cultures of Belonging Using Empowering Language

          Deep dive from 2023 Global Inclusion Conference

          What is keeping us stagnant in overcoming deficit approaches to advising? In this interactive session, we will examine the importance of empowering language for dismantling deficit approaches to nurture authentic cultures of belonging. We will emphasize inclusive advising as a key tool for adopting equitable mindsets. Through reflecting on individual and institutional positionality, we will collectively flip the paradigm to a framework that holistically serves and empowers students.