1. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience Expanding Your Study Abroad Staff (with Limited Resources) through Peer Advising Programs NAFSA Conference

2. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience PRESENTERS NAFSA Conference Tasha Dev, M.A. International Exchange and Study Abroad Coordinator California State University, Chico www.csuchico.edu/giis/sa/abroad.html [email_address] Vidalino Raatior, M.A. Assistant Director, Study Abroad Santa Clara University www.scu.edu/studyabroad [email_address]

5. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience INTERNATIONAL SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM California State University, Chico NAFSA Conference

11. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience WHICH TYPE OF STUDENTS JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM? I need a job! This looks good on my resume! Pick me! Pick me! I wish I was abroad again! Dang, I look good in this shirt!

14. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Ambassadors Santa Clara University

15. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Ambassadors Santa Clara University

16. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience International Ambassadors Santa Clara University

23. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience LESSONS LEARNED A Comparison of Challenges & Strategies (Handout is also available to download from nafsa.org)

24. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience LESSONS LEARNED: Recruitment Start at Pre-Departure Orientation Study abroad experience required Personalized email invitation to apply Marketable position titles Profiles & Photos on website Students apply before returning to campus CSU Chico X X X X X X Santa Clara X X X X X X

25. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience LESSONS LEARNED: Compensation Offer academic credit to interns Professional development opportunities Give free T-shirts to volunteers Option to apply for paid positions Hourly paid Peer Advisors Subsidize graduation sash CSU Chico X X X X X Santa Clara X X X X X

26. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience LESSONS LEARNED: Training Required full day training session Intensive training for interns Re-Entry Day for volunteers Weekly training sessions / meetings Use of a training manual for Peer Advisors CSU Chico X X X Santa Clara X X X X X

27. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience LESSONS LEARNED: Roles Marketing Coordinator Special Events / Projects Coordinator International Internship Coordinator Exchange Students Coordinator Solidarity Programs Coordinator Workshop Series / Outreach Coordinator CSU Chico X X X X Santa Clara X X X X X

28. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience LESSONS LEARNED: Programming Panelists for Parent Weekend Serve on campus int’l committees Lead pre-departure orientation meetings Mentors for int’l exchange students International Club leadership Marketing campaigns for Study Abroad Week CSU Chico X X X X X Santa Clara X X X X X

29. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience LESSONS LEARNED: Miscellaneous Professional development is primary objective Collaborate with Counseling Center for Re-Entry Day Hire Work Study Students CSU Chico X Santa Clara X X X

30. Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience CONTACT US Any Questions? Tasha Dev, M.A. International Exchange and Study Abroad Coordinator www.csuchico.edu/giis/sa/abroad.html [email_address] Vid Raatior, M.A. Assistant Director, Study Abroad www.scu.edu/studyabroad [email_address]

31. STUDY ABROAD WEEK Meet with Program Representatives at Benson Lobby, information sessions, one-on-one meetings, brochures, etc. October 18 - 22, 2010 MARK YOUR CALENDAR

32. INFORMATION SESSION SCU SYDNEY INTERNSHIP Find about the newest program in Sydney, Australia starting Spring Quarter 2011? October 20, 2010 4:00 – 5:00 PM Benson, Williman Room

33. INFORMATION SESSION October 18, 2010 4:00 – 5:00 PM Benson, Conf. Room 21 SCU ROME You can read ancient history in a textbook or experience it yourself in Rome.

34. INFORMATION SESSION October 18, 2010 4:00 – 5:00 PM Benson, Parlor B SCU BURKINA FASO Reading West Africa Program

35. INFORMATION SESSION SCU BARCELONA Find out information about the most popular program in Spain. October 18, 2010 5:00 – 6:00 PM Benson, Conf. Room 15

36. INFORMATION SESSION SCU LONDON PROGRAM Find out how to get an internship in London and boost your marketability. October 18, 2010 4:00 – 5:00 PM Benson, Parlor C

37. INFORMATION SESSION SCIENCE MAJORS Find out where you can study abroad and fulfill science requirements. October 18, 2010 5:30 – 6:30 PM O’Connor 204

38. INFORMATION SESSION POLI SCI MAJORS Find out where you can study abroad and fulfill political science requirements. October 19, 2010 4:00 – 5:00 PM O’Connor 106

39. INFORMATION SESSION ENGINEERING MAJORS Find out where you can study abroad and fulfill engineering requirements. October 20, 2010 4:00 – 5:00 PM Bannan 106

40. INFORMATION SESSION CASA NETWORK October 18, 2010 6:00 – 7:00 PM TBD

41. STUDY ABROAD WEEK Meet with Program Representatives at Benson Lobby, information sessions, one-on-one meetings, brochures, etc. October 18 - 22, 2010 MARK YOUR CALENDAR