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What drives student interest in study abroad in 2024?

University Business

Today’s college students are more interested than ever in study abroad, itching to travel after spending much of their formative high school years in a pandemic. Considering the deep interest in study abroad, cost remains the primary barrier. When do students become interested in study abroad?

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Young, Brilliant, and Ready: Preparing Black Males for Postsecondary Opportunities and Transitions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Get them involved during meetings and offer professional development that educates and empowers. At the college level, ensure that Black males are introduced to living and learning communities, study abroad, and affinity programs such as a Black/African American cultural center (Hines et al.,

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

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3 Questions for Todd Nicolet, Vice Provost for Digital and Lifelong Learning at UNC

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Digital and Lifelong Learning provides strategy, coordination, and service for online and flexible learning of all types across UNC-Chapel Hill, from short professional development experiences through full degree programs. What is going on with online learning at UNC?

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20+ Questions to Ask When Choosing an Internship Program Provider

AIFS Abroad

This can be a huge benefit — not only because it can help you work toward your degree, but because it may give you access to utilizing financial aid toward your program fees. Is there a career development facet to the program? A huge win! Are you provided with post-program support?

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DEIJ Annual Report for 2022-2023

Goucher DEI

As part of the multi-year RPP Goucher Commons Requirement, students are required to read and discuss a relevant summer reading as first-years; take an approved RPP course in their second year; and reflect on race and power in the context of their study abroad experience in their third year.