GenStudyAbroad

This #NationalStudyAbroadDay, we celebrate the 67% of #GenStudyAbroad Commitment Partners whose #StudyAbroad goals included efforts to increase the diversity of U.S. students in study abroad. We look forward to sharing more of our partners achievements in our upcoming report.

GSA Impact Sneak Peek: #GenStudyAbroad Commitment Partners formed over 600 new scholarships to offer students the opportunity to cross borders & expand their experiences. At least 168 institutions invigorated their #StudyAbroad programs by joining #GSA. #NationalStudyAbroadDay

From 2012-2019, #StudyAbroad growth was 22.5% for U.S. institutions. #GenerationStudyAbroad Commitment Partners grew study abroad by almost three times that of non-GSA partners. IIE looks forward to sharing more GSA impact facts in its forthcoming report. #NationalStudyAbroadDay

It's #NationalStudyAbroadDay! Did you know over 400,000 U.S. students studied abroad in the 2018/19 academic year? We look forward to the safe resumption of learning overseas. Where do you want to #StudyAbroad in 2021 and beyond? bit.ly/3kaSwc4

When #GenerationStudyAbroad Travel Grant Recipient Veronica Lopez traveled from Illinois to #StudyAbroad in Costa Rica, she learned not only about the vast beauty of Latin America, but more about herself than ever before. #StudyAbroadDay #HigherEd #IntlEd

For National #StudyAbroadDay, we're sharing how #StudyAbroad can change lives. #GenerationStudyAbroad Travel Grant Recipient Eymmy Alejo-Machado's time in Brazil expanded her worldview in innumerable ways!

National #StudyAbroadDay has arrived! #GenerationStudyAbroad travel grant recipient Kevin Siegrist shares how he's improved his home community by studying abroad in Germany. #HigherEd #IntlEd

Is your university or institution doing the best they can to support study abroad? Review best practices with #GenerationStudyAbroad resources. Then tell us 1 step you'll take to improve #StudyAbroad initiatives in time for National #StudyAbroadDay - 2/24! bit.ly/2vPJtbw

In TEN days, we celebrate the 1st Annual National #StudyAbroadDay! Join us to hear how studying abroad has enhanced the lives of recipients of #GenerationStudyAbroad travel grants and for helpful informational resources on developing institutional study abroad capacity.

Commitment partner @cieestudyabroad nearly TRIPLED their # of students studying abroad for their #GenerationStudyAbroad pledge. Congratulations on expanding #IntlEd opportunities to students of diverse backgrounds. We look forward to their ongoing success. bit.ly/39sqi62

DEADLINE ALERT! Are you a U.S. #highschoolteacher & advocate for #studyabroad? #GenerationStudyAbroad & STA Travel have partnered to celebrate by awarding ITIC & IYTC travel discount cards to U.S. high school teachers & their students. Apply by Dec 13! bit.ly/34dulRs

Congrats to #GenerationStudyAbroad Travel Grantee Katherine for 3rd place in the @IIEglobal photo contest! Thank you for submitting a beautiful photo & sharing your impact story. We are excited for all that you have learned & continue to learn through intercultural experiences!

APPLICATION CLOSING! Apply by Nov 30 for INSIGHT Into Diversity’s new Study Abroad Scholarships. Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience & it’s important to improve educational access & equity for underrepresented students. Learn more! bit.ly/2DgqK9y

@WPI nearly doubled study abroad participation since pledging in 2015. Starting with the class of 2022, every entering first-year student will be offered a Global Scholarship to study abroad via the Global Projects for All initiative. #generationstudyabroad #SOE2019 #wpiglobal

Lander University (@follow_lander) pledged to #generationstudyabroad in 2014 & exceeded their original goal percentage of study abroad participation. #SOE2019

Ashland University ( @Ashland_Univ ) pledged in 2014 and surpassed their #generationstudyabroad goal, now sending 40% of their undergraduate students abroad. #SOE2019 #austudyabroad

Are you a U.S. high school teacher & advocate for #studyabroad? In the spirit of #IEW2019 & #GenerationStudyAbroad, IIE & STA Travel have partnered to celebrate by awarding ITICs and IYTCs to U.S. high school teachers & their students. Apply by Dec 13! bit.ly/34dulRs

What's the next gen skill you need? #GenerationStudyAbroad commitment partner @ACTFL shares how their campaign, Lead with Languages, is creating awareness around the critical skills. Learn more: bit.ly/2KKWSqa

University of South Carolina (@uscstudyabroad) joined #generationstudyabroad pledging to send 2,000+ students abroad w/in an academic year. Key to success was implementing a study abroad fee and expanding curricular integration for restrictive track degrees. #SOE2019