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Study Abroad Advising Interest Group

Study abroad participation is increasing nationally and is ever more integral to the undergraduate degree. Students who study abroad gain valuable skills to support their future academic and career plans.

 

Advisers may be called upon to motivate students to study abroad, discuss study abroad options with interested advisees, evaluate courses for academic credit, discuss financing study abroad, and/or advise returned students. These varied needs of students mean that advisers unfamiliar with study abroad and advisers who wish to encourage study abroad among their advisees need knowledge, tools, and resources.

 

The Study Abroad Advising Interest Group seeks to support academic advisers in their work with students before, during, and after a study abroad experience. The Interest Group also supports advising on work, intern, and volunteer abroad experiences. When grouped with study abroad, the term “education abroad” is used.

 

The Study Abroad Advising Interest Group seeks to involve NACADA members to:

  • enhance adviser knowledge of study abroad and work, intern, and volunteer abroad options
  • build adviser interest in learning how they can promote and prepare students for education abroad
  • share strategies, tools, and materials for advising students interested in education abroad
  • share strategies and successes regarding curriculum integration and course equivalencies
  • create partnerships between NACADA’s leaders, academic advisers, education abroad professionals, and other interested parties
  • develop information exchange and partnerships with other professional organizations committed to advancing advising and education abroad agendas (e.g., NAFSA, the Forum)
  • support re-entry advising for students who have returned from education abroad experiences
  • promote research, publication, and conference presentations on education abroad.

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