WorldStrides Higher Ed Custom Programs

🆕 EPISODE 🚨 🎙️ Further, Faster: Practical Tips & Efficiency Hacks from a One-Person Office This week, host Zac Macinnes is joined by Hillary Sabbagh, Director of International Programs at Stonehill College, for a dynamic dialogue focused on efficiency through the lens of a one-person office. ☝️ Tune in for Hillary’s pro tips on maximizing resources across campus, utilizing partnerships to stay nimble, and embracing intentionality to meet our shared goals. 💡👏 🔗 Listen to it here or wherever you get your podcasts! https://lnkd.in/gbi5C73m #studyabroad #internationaleducation #podcast

We'll be exhibiting at the 2024 EMBAC Conference in Panama City, Panama, from October 6-9! Join us at this year's event, "Charting New Pathways," for exciting plenaries, breakout sessions, and networking with old friends and new. 🌍 ✍ Register for the conference: https://lnkd.in/dtuXVnx2 😊 Come see us in the conference hall at Booth #15 🤝 Book a time to meet with our team members in attendance, Jessica Smith Durham and Matthew Smith: https://lnkd.in/gRasX3kn #internationaleducation #mba #emba #studyabroad #conference #EMBAC2024

Check out this opportunity from our friends at the Global Leadership League! Sign your organization up for an Advocate or Supporter membership on October 1 and get three months free! Details below. ⬇️

The weather is cooling down, leaves are falling, and school is back in session, which can only mean one thing... it's almost time for this year's NAFSA: Association of International Educators regional conferences! 👏👏 Our team will be attending each of these incredible regionals throughout North America this fall. Book some time to catch up or discuss programs with them! 👇 🍂 Region I & II - book with Tylo Ward & Jade Garcia: https://lnkd.in/gmxqFN_D 🍂 Region III - book with Dominique Washington, M.A. & Brianna Wamsher: https://lnkd.in/gM-iXrYt 🍂 Region IV & V - book with Michael A. Saenz & Alex Halvorson: https://lnkd.in/gQxwmVWq 👉 And don't forget to come see us at Booth #10! 🍂 Region VI - book with Sara Kochuba: https://lnkd.in/gWNRqevk 🍂 Region VII - book with Snow White MBA & Madison Breschini: https://lnkd.in/gjecWGUM 🍂 Region VIII - book with Craig Jefferson & Dan O'Brien: https://lnkd.in/gBSimMKD 🍂 Region X - book with Stacy Phelps & Zac Macinnes: https://lnkd.in/gMgUcBJB 🍂 Region XI - book with Alicia Vinal & Zac Macinnes: https://lnkd.in/gqTkbsuh 🍂 Region XII - book with Gessica Sementilli & Morgan Shepherd: https://lnkd.in/gifnEKx6 We hope to see you there! #internationaleducation #studyabroad #NAFSA2024 #conference

Season 4, Episode 3 has arrived all the way from the other side of the globe! 🌏 Listen to "Australia is for All: Evolving Student Motivations for Study Abroad Down Under" now! 🇦🇺🎙️ https://lnkd.in/gbi5C73m 🦘 Australia truly excels in terms of academics, student support, inclusivity, and engagement. Join host Zac Macinnes as he sits down with Todd St Vrain, North America Student Recruitment Manager (Canada and U.S.) for the University of Melbourne, and Matt Stubbert, International Regional Manager for Europe and the USA at Bond University, for an insightful conversation centered on why Australia is for all. 🙌 Learn about how the land down under can be a go-to option for students of any background and wide-ranging academic goals, with a focus on affordability, culture, and trends. 💭🎯 #studyabroad #internationaleducation #podcast

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship winner this fall is Zyon Bradford! During her program in Germany, Zyon is excited to learn about marketing on a global scale while also getting to experience Germany’s culture. 🇩🇪 She added: "This scholarship means so much to me! Being able to live out my dreams and getting to see the world one country at a time." 🏰✨ Congrats, Zyon! #studyabroad #internationaleducation #scholarships

Did you miss us? We heard you—you're busy! Now, your favorite education abroad podcast will drop every ✌️ weeks. The wait is finally over...Season 4, Episode 2 is here! ⬇️ 🎙️ Queer, There, Everywhere: Empowering LGBTQ+ Students to Study Abroad 🔍 This week, we dive into the topic of empowering students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community on their path to study abroad. Join host Zac Macinnes for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation with David Harger, Coordinator for Study Abroad Financial Operations and Advising at Christopher Newport University, exploring trends and sharing resources for students and practitioners. Tune in to hear David’s pro tips around safety and identity, creating inclusive spaces, and fostering student agency in decision-making. 💡 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gbi5C73m #studyabroad #internationaleducation #lgbtq #podcast

We're thrilled to announce the newest winner of our Higher Ed Traveler Scholarship, Justin Straus! Justin will be traveling to Japan with WorldStrides this fall. 🇯🇵 During his program, Justin is most looking forward to the sightseeing and cultural immersion opportunities: "Japan is full of historical sights, so it will be fascinating for me to see the landmarks from the history textbooks." He is also excited to see the world from a new lens, experience a different way of life, and do his part in building a global community. 🏯🌸 He said of the scholarship: "It means way more than the money. I now have the acknowledgment, confidence, and hope to keep moving forward toward whatever comes next because I am capable of overcoming the challenges life throws at me." #studyabroad #internationaleducation #scholarships

📢 SEASON 4 IS HERE 📢 We hope you had a great summer! Just in time for the new school year, everyone's favorite podcast is back. 🤩 This week, host Zac Macinnes is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Erbeznik, Senior Associate Vice President of Curriculum & Academics, to discuss how academic excellence in education abroad can support future-ready learners. 🤝 This episode will emphasize the critical nature of location-based learning, strong co-curricular experiences, and the benefits of portfolio refinement. Tune in to hear Elizabeth’s pro tips on supporting student success, with actionable takeaways for study abroad practitioners to meet the goals of their office. 💡🤔 🎙️ "Future Ready: Academic Alignment & Delivery to Maximize Student Success in Study Abroad" 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbi5C73m

The 7th Annual WorldStrides Summit on Education Abroad was one for the books! Gathering with over 100 incredible colleagues from our university partners in beautiful Chicago last week was an absolute treat—and we're not just talking about the Chicago-style pizza-making excursion! 😋🍕 We kicked things off Thursday afternoon with a thought-provoking session by the brilliant Tianna Soto on supporting students through mental health hurdles, then heard from our very own Sarah Warren and Kelly Lampe, M.Ed. about empowering students with disabilities to study abroad. 💪 It's safe to say Friday kept the good vibes going. Just check out these highlights from our Associate Vice President of Campus Partnerships & stellar podcast host Zac Macinnes! 🙌 💅 A fabulous panel presentation moderated by Jessica Smith Durham on increasing your sphere of influence on campus featuring three amazing professionals: Autumn Beechler Stebing Tim White C. J. H. 🎭 A powerful conversation led by the one and only Keshia Abraham, PhD. - the best storyteller in education abroad! 🎤 Zac Macinnes facilitated a roundtable on how to meet our students where they are in 2025. 👥 Shelly Alfaro, our fearless Alumni Director, moderated a panel of study abroad alumni (Nathan Feest, Julia Weatherford, & Emmie Perkins) who shared how their ed abroad experiences inspired their life and career trajectories. 🏝️ Elizabeth Erbeznik brought us home with a conversation about how to align UN SDGs with program and university goals. Inspiring! Many thanks to everyone who was able to make it this year to learn, laugh, share insights, and eat some delicious deep dish with us. Here's looking forward to an unforgettable 2024-25 academic year! ✨👏 Special thanks to all those incredible team members behind the scenes who made the event possible, including Jennifer Fisher, MBA #studyabroad #internationaleducation #educationabroad #travel #highered