New Research: How Education Abroad Influences Careers

​We surveyed 8,000+ alumni to uncover how global experiences impact career success. The findings reveal that education abroad experiences build essential skills, boost long-term outcomes, and offer powerful solutions for workforce development.

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Thanks to our top level CIGL Sponsors

Thanks to our Diamond and Platinum sponsors for the Sold Out 2025 Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) Conference. This is The Forum on Education Abroad’s first-ever conference in Latin America, hosted in beautiful Costa Rica. This dynamic event will explore how globally-focused career preparation—through international internships, consulting projects, co-ops, and community-engaged global learning—shapes the next generation of professionals.

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Welcome to The Forum on Education Abroad

The Forum envisions a future in which education abroad is integral to the mission of higher education, meets the Standards of Good Practice, and is accessible to all students.

Our mission is to cultivate educators who champion high-quality education abroad experiences that ignite curiosity, impact lives, and contribute to a better world. 

To achieve this, The Forum serves the field of education abroad with the Standards​ and training, events, resources, and expertise related to them. ​

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Forum Membership is Institutional

The value of membership with The Forum is unmatched in our field. With an institutional membership model, all of your staff and faculty can benefit from The Forum's services, training, and resources. 

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Upcoming Featured Events

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For professional development, learning, and networking, The Forum's Institutes, Seminars, and Conferences are second to none.

​Click on an event image to learn more or visit the calendar to see all The Forum's events, workshops, and webinars. 

Event Calendar

Stay in-the-know with The ​Forum News

​The Forum News is a free weekly e-newsletter with announcements about upcoming events, research, member opportunities, and the latest in the field of study abroad. Forum members, non-members, professionals at large, and the general public are invited to subscribe.

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