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Where To Next?A Heart for International EducationFor October’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Michele Miller, who has worked with KSU’s Global Affairs for over 20 years. Join us as we journey through her years within the changing environment of International Education and learn new ways to impact our community to encourage global citizenship and understanding between peoples.
Episode Credits:
Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of the Division of Global Affairs
Guest: Michele Miller of International Student and Scholar Services
Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux
Cover Art: Myri...2021-10-2928 minWhere To Next?Year of...Greece!KSU’s anticipated “Year Of” annual country study is back! And this year’s country? Greece! Join us as we welcome Tara McDuffie and Dr. M Todd Harper to discuss the Year of Greece events, research, and performances and the benefits of cultivating internationalization within our campuses.
Resources:
Click here for the list of events and Grand Opening details!
Got ideas for the Year of New Zealand and the Year of Senegal? Contact Tara McDuffie at trolle2@kennesaw.edu.
Interested in the Journal of Global Initiatives? Visit the website...2021-09-0132 min
Where To Next?Center for Africana StudiesJoin us for this month’s episode as we host the Center for Africana Studies (FKA Center for African and African Diaspora Studies) of Kennesaw State University. We invite Dr. Akinyemi, Director of CAS, and Saundra Rogers, International Project Development Manager of CAS, to discuss the history and importance of the center, the role Africana studies plays in education abroad, and community engagement to increase cross-cultural understanding of Africa and the Diaspora.
For more information on future events hosted by the Center for Africana Studies, click here!
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Hosts: Angelica Gu...2021-08-1037 minWhere To Next?International Students + Studying in the U.S.Kennesaw State University hosts a diverse student body representing countries from every continent on the globe (minus Antartica!) In this episode, we invite Kathryn Gaylord-Miles, Director of International Student and Scholar Services here at KSU to discuss our international student population, offer tips for applying to programs of study as an international applicant, and highlight campus resources for cultural exchange.
Resources:
For more information on KSU’s International Student and Scholar Services, click here!
To join a student organization, check out Owl Life for events!
Would you like to...2021-06-0746 min
Where To Next?Money + TravelBudgets, currency, deadlines, oh my! In this episode, we invite Renea Kokozaki, Business Operations Manager at KSU’s Division of Global Affairs to break down money matters and discuss how to manage finances before and during your travels. We give you the run down on saving up for your adventures, opening bank accounts abroad, practicing best safety and security practices when carrying and withdrawing cash, and all things in between. We even throw in a few packing tips for those souvenirs of yours!
Resources:
Oanda.com for calculating foreign exchange rate
KSU Office of...2021-05-1443 minWhere To Next?Virtual Voyages!Virtual Study Abroad is an accessible way to explore the world and your field of study. If you have not yet gone abroad, this is the perfect gateway to globe-trekking. If you are a veteran traveler, why not continue to engage with the world while saving money? Join us as we welcome Nadine Jones, Director of Kennesaw State University’s Education Abroad Office, to discuss how faculty can curate these international experiences and how students can travel the globe through their computer, phone, or tablet...and get credit for it!
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Looking for your ne...2021-04-0931 minWhere To Next?Sustainability + EQUINOX WeekLiving sustainably: seemingly a big task, but it all starts with small steps. March 15th is the start of the annual EQUINOX Week, a time and space dedicated to promoting the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and showcasing projects that can aid in the efforts of living more sustainably. Join us for a bonus episode as we welcome our colleague Lola Owokoniran, whose work has comprised of sustainable development program management for Kennesaw State University’s Division of Global Affairs. In this episode, we will highlight the different projects our students are implementing in their communities and how we...2021-03-0239 minWhere To Next?Women + TravelFor Women’s History Month, we are teaming up with Dani Alexander from the Women’s Resource Center and Heather Tucker from the Department of Public Safety to discuss women and traveling. From global womanhood to understanding certain cultural undertones, in this episode we explore how to be safe and thrive as a woman traveling abroad.
Resources:
Women’s Resource Center
Office of Victim Services
RAD Program
Episode Credits:
Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of The Office of International Safety and Security
Guest: Dani Alexan...2021-03-0236 minWhere To Next?Traveling Abroad as a Person of ColorJoin us for this month’s episode as we invite Brandon Jackson, Associate Director of Kennesaw State University’s Cultural and Community Centers, and discuss traveling abroad as a person of color. In this episode, we address different resources you can use before, during, and after your international experiences. Along with sharing advice on maneuvering through conversations around identity abroad and sharing your story to inspire others, we also focus on allyship amongst faculty, staff, and fellow study abroad participants.
Interested in some of the events hosted by Cultural and Community Centers? Click here for more...2021-02-0155 minWhere To Next?First-Time TravelersThe new year is here and hopefully it will bring with it new horizons! Join us as we speak with Nicole Meanor, Senior Program Coordinator at Education Abroad, about what to expect when traveling for the first time, whether you are participating in a short-term or long-term education abroad program. We’ll offer valuable tips on passports, first time flights, the journey of cultural adjustment, and more!
Resources
To apply for a passport, visit the Department of State’s website.
Interested in a particular country or program? Check out the Virtual Study Abroad Fair...2021-01-131h 00Where To Next?Mental Health + TravelActively tending to your mental health can greatly affect your time abroad for the better. In this episode, Angelica and Erin talk mental health within the world of international education; from sharing well-being methods for cushioning culture shock, to locating healthcare providers abroad and managing medication, to life after being abroad.
Below you can find resources mentioned in this episode and more!
Counseling and Psychological Services
CDC Traveling Abroad with Medication
Mobility International USA
CISI Insurance
Student Health Services
Student Disability Services
2020-12-0235 minWhere To Next?Social Media + TravelIn this episode, Angelica and Erin, along with Edward Moses from The Office of Cybersecurity and Tyra Burton from the Department of Marketing and Professional Sales, discuss how to wield the tool of social media so you can have a fantastic time abroad. From the best ways to keep in contact with friends and family back home, to ethics of posting pictures, to exercising mindfulness, this conversation holds insight into maneuvering through this day and age of interconnectivity.
Episode Credits:
Co-Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of The Office of International Safety and Security
2020-12-0235 minWhere To Next?LGBTQ+ TravelIdentity plays a major role for travelers and we are bringing that to the forefront of this episode. Angelica and Erin welcome Dani Alexander, Program Coordinator for the LGBTQ Resource Center and Women’s Resource Center, as we discuss travel preparation and packing, cultural nuances, allyship, finding your tribe and embracing your identity while cultivating an incredible experience abroad.
Below you can find the resources mentioned in this episode and more!
U.S. Department of State LGBT Travel Information; Diversity Abroad - LGBTQ Students Abroad; LGBTQ+ Travel Blogs; Equaldex; KSU Cultural and Community Centers; KSU LG...2020-12-0234 min