The Art of the Possible: My Day at the White House
By Lisa A. Nutt I’m a big fan of quotes, sayings, proverbs, and all types of words of wisdom. I actually have a wall of them in my office and a running list that I add to almost daily. One of my...
View ArticleFight for DREAM Act Continues in Maryland
By Jody K. Olsen A Montgomery County, Maryland, high school principal and close friend told me in March of the number of top graduating seniors at her school who were undocumented and thus being...
View Article2011 Student Diplomat Video Contest Launches Today!
Are you a Student Diplomat, or do you know one? The Connecting Our World community, powered by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, has joined forces with STA Travel, a NAFSA Global Partner,...
View ArticlePartners in the Fight for Immigration Reform that Moves America Forward
When it comes to advocating for comprehensive immigration reform, we often see only the difficult politics and the slow pace of progress. But sometimes we get a glimpse of hope, some concrete evidence...
View ArticleAnnouncing our Houston Opening Plenary Speaker
With planning for our 2012 Annual Conference & Expo already well under way, I am pleased to announce that former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates will be our opening plenary speaker in...
View ArticleConference Attendees Plow Through the Snow in Region II!
Even though the Fort Collins, Colo., area received its first significant snow fall of the season (eight-plus inches at last report), hearty conference participants enjoyed the networking, development,...
View ArticleRiding Into the Wind – The NAFSA Leadership Cycle
Entertainment at the plenary luncheon During several of the meetings at the Region VII conference in Mobile, Alabama, but particularly at the first-timers meeting (which drew an impressive 110...
View ArticleIndiana Univerisity Reports International Student Enrollment Record
For the eighth year in a row, Indiana University is reporting record enrollment of international students — particularly at its IU Bloomington and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis...
View ArticleRecord number of student visas issued to Russians in 2012
Great news from Russia on Ambassador McFaul’s blog – record number of U.S. visas issued to Russians last year! Including record number of F1 student visas, 12% more than in 2011, and a whopping 95.3%...
View ArticleCAT 2013: Registrations Start Today [Full Information]
CAT or the Common Admission Test is one of the most sought after and most attended entrance tests in India. CAT is conducted by Institute of Management or IIM for students entry into much coveted...
View ArticleMariaAbroad on BlogLovin
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View ArticleRed Rocks of Sedona – Photo Diary
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View ArticleDid Study Abroad Help Your Career? Interview with Joe Baur
Did Study Abroad Help Your Career? Interview with Joe Baur Will study abroad help your career? Many people who study abroad think so. I am happy to share an interview with Joe Baur with you today...
View Article22 Ways to Make the Most of Your Travels Abroad
22 Ways to Make the Most of Your Travels Abroad It doesn’t matter if you travel full time or only for 2 weeks each year, you want to make the most of your travels when are on vacation, right? I am not...
View ArticleThai Green Papaya Salad – Som Tam Recipe
Thai Green Papaya Salad – Som Tam Recipe Som Tam, or better known as Thai Green Papaya Salad, is after Pad Thai and Curry probably one of the most iconic Thai dishes, but can rarely be found in...
View ArticleLive Life Passionately – Motivation Monday
Live Life Passionately – Motivation Monday What does that even mean? Live life passionately? I think Van Gogh’s quote gives us something to think about. In the end, he followed through with his mantra...
View ArticleLiebster Award for MariaAbroad
Liebster Award for MariaAbroad I have some really cool news to share with you. MariaAbroad has been nominated for the Liebster Award by Jordan from Global Debauchery. Liebster is actually German and...
View ArticleMy Favorite TED Travel Videos: Are you ready to get inspired?
My Favorite TED Travel Videos: Are you ready to get inspired? I love TED Talks. They inspire me and challenge my point of view and they make me think about stuff I had never thought about before. So...
View ArticleSihpromatum Series: Travel Book Review
Sihpromatum Series: Travel Book Review Sihpromatum Series: Book Synopsis *Disclaimer: Post contains affiliate links The travel book memoir series Sihpromatum by Savannah Grace consists of currently 2...
View Article50 Shades of Pink – Azalea Bloom at the Arboretum in Washington DC
50 Shades of Pink – Azalea Bloom at the Arboretum in Washington DC Photo Essay Even though this is my fourth time to Washington DC, I had never heard of the Arboretum in Washington DC. But when I saw...
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