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On May 17, 2025, The Forum on Education Abroad held its first-ever event in Morocco and in Africa at large. The Regional Seminar, “Education Abroad as a Bridge to the Future: Innovations in Partnership and Pedagogy,” was co-hosted by The Forum and the Moroccan Institute for Advanced Studies at Mohammed V University in Rabat. Bringing together education abroad practitioners, university faculty, program providers, and government representatives, the one-day event combined vibrant panel discussions and collaborative breakout sessions focused on experiential pedagogies, regional strengths, and the future of global partnership in and with Morocco. (A French translation is available at the end of this news story.)

Education abroad professionals from across Europe and the United States gathered in Berlin on April 25, 2025, for a one-day Regional Seminar hosted by The Forum on Education Abroad. Titled Today’s Challenges are Tomorrow’s Opportunities: Supporting Cultural Engagement and Student Resiliency during the Education Abroad Experience, the seminar focused on equipping participants with tools to better support students navigating cultural difference and personal growth abroad.

The Forum on Education Abroad is determined to elevate the quality and integrity of education abroad through thoughtful guidance, professional development, and community-building. Hosting the Beyond Polarization Residency is in alignment with this focus.