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Sexual Health Abroad through the LGBTQI+ Lens

Nov 1, 2019 | Education Abroad, Support & Advising

Sexual Health Abroad through the LGBTQI+ Lens

From Live Session on November 1, 2019

Session Description: 

Empowering students with the necessary tools and resources regarding health, safety, and wellbeing abroad is an essential goal of many offices or institutions’ pre-departure programming. However, students’ sexual health — particularly the unique issues and concerns of LGBTQI+ identified students — is often overlooked or perhaps not sufficiently addressed in pre-departure orientations and materials. During this community discussion, participants will learn more about a few of the many sexual health considerations for LGBTQI+ identified student travelers, and discuss the ways in which important topics regarding sexual health can be better incorporated or emphasized in students’ comprehensive pre-departure preparations. Note: This session is designed for participants with an intermediate level of understanding of the LGBTQI+ community and issues.

A document with additional resources can be found in a document below the embedded video.

Presenters:

  • Kyle Keith (he, him, his) – International Programs Coordinator, North Carolina State University
  • Andy Quackenbush (he, him, his) – Study Abroad Advisor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Melissa Chambers (she, her, hers) – Associate Director of Institutional Relations, Arcadia University – College of Global Studies

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Unpacking Frustrations as Professionals of Color

Oct 15, 2019 | Career Advancement, Identity in the Workplace

Declutter the Mind: A Discussion on Constructive Ways of Unpacking Frustrations in the Office and Abroad as a Professional of Color

From Live Session on October 15, 2019

Session Description: 

Have you ever felt like screaming in your office or do you ever feel the need to break out? Sometimes we don’t have that person or space as professionals of color to unpack how we feel, so come talk to us. This comprehensive community discussion will explore the historical attitudes towards mental health in Black/POC spaces and – considering both the professional and student -centered perspective- we will share tips for managing frustrations in the office and suggestions for supporting the mental health and safety of students of color abroad.

Presenters:

  • Candace Ricks – Regional Director of University Partnerships, International Studies Abroad
  • Tiphani Dixon- Program Coordinator, The University of Kansas
  • Corey Posey- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, University of South Florida – Sarasota, Manatee
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Gulliver’s Travels When your Religious Community Shrinks or Grows

May 22, 2019 | Education Abroad, Support & Advising

Gulliver’s (Religious) Travels: When your Religious Community Shrinks or Grows!

From Live Session on May 22, 2019

Session Description: 

There are many things students take with them when they go abroad, however their religious community and spiritual traditions are not always easy unpack in a new culture! What should a student consider when thinking about expressing their religious identity abroad? Beyond the religious community, there is also the religious status quo – what if while abroad, a student become a religious minority for the first time in their life? Or, is suddenly a member of a religious majority?
It’s important for students to anticipate these experiences, and for advisers to feel comfortable approaching this topic with them (regardless of whether they share the identity or feel comfortable discussing this). This community discussion will explore student experiences in religious contexts, and will provide education abroad professionals with resources, tools, and encouragement to discuss religious identity with students in pre-departure and during their time abroad.

    Facilitators:

    • Ryan Dye – Miami University Ohio
    • Daniella Lubey – University of San Francisco
    • Laura Zuelch – New York University

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    Thinking Outside the Box: Utilizing Non-traditional Resources When Advising LGBTQI+- Comm Discussion

    May 9, 2019 | Education Abroad, Support & Advising

    Thinking Outside the Box: Utilizing Non-traditional Resources When Advising LGBTQI+ Students

    From Live Session on May 9, 2019

    Session Description: 

    This community discussion—facilitated by the 2018-2019 LGBTQI+ Task Force—will discuss resources for education abroad professionals to use in advising their LGBTQI+ students, including: Social media, Documentary series, Leisure travel websites, Study abroad provider/organization resources, and Returnee accounts.

    Presenters:

    • Lauren (Lo) Chow – Babson College
    • Manuel Colon – Peace Corps

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    Having Courageous Conversations about Whiteness in Study Abroad & Global Education

    Apr 11, 2019 | Career Advancement, Identity in the Workplace

    Having Courageous Conversations about Whiteness in Study Abroad and Global Education

      From Live Session on April 11, 2019

      Session Description: 

      This community discussion encourages white leaders and professionals in global education and study abroad to approach topics of inclusion, social justice, and anti-racist education with critical thought and self-reflection. Our goal is to place whiteness and white identity at the center of a growing national discussion about privilege, fragility, and ally-ship as we serve and empower students of color in study abroad programs. We all encourage leaders and professionals (white and people of color) to attend and share experience and intellectual thought to this dynamic conversation.

      Presenters:

      • Kory Saunders – North Carolina State University
      • Ramona Washington – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
      • Eric Castillo – Springfield College
      • Kyle Keith – North Carolina State University