Real stories of how studying abroad can spark lifelong impact.

​Every career has a starting point.

For these alumni, it began abroad — in classrooms, communities, and cultures that changed the way they see the world and their place in it.
Their experiences remind us that education abroad is more than an academic milestone.

​It’s a catalyst for growth, leadership, and purpose — shaping global citizens ready to make an impact.

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María Gonzalez

Director of Global Programs, University of California

Madrid, Summer 2010

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James Reynolds

Senior Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State

Singapore, Summer 2013

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Emily Shen

Global Communications Manager, Google

Forum Abroad – Tokyo, Fall 2015

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About The Forum on Education Abroad 
Organizers of Education Abroad: The Career Catalyst 

The Forum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, membership association recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission as the Standards Development Organization (SDO) for the field of education abroad. The Forum provides training and resources to education abroad professionals and its Standards of Good Practice are recognized as the definitive means by which the quality of education abroad programs may be judged. The Forum’s mission is to cultivate educators who champion high quality education abroad experiences that ignite curiosity, impact lives, and contribute to a better world. 
  
The Forum’s institutional members include U.S. colleges and universities, overseas institutions, consortia, agencies, organizations, and foundations who are committed to improving education abroad. Under the strategic leadership of the Board of Directors, the Forum staff develops and manages member programs, resources, services, and benefits. The Forum Council represents the interests of the Forum membership, communicates the needs of the field, and works collaboratively with Forum staff to assess and move initiatives forward. The Forum relies heavily on the expertise of colleagues in and outside of the education abroad field, and much of The Forum’s work is accomplished through the support of committees, working groups, facilitators, assessors, reviewers, and volunteers. 

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