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The Future of Work Takes Center Stage at The Careers, Internships, and Global Learning Conference in Costa Rica

10/29/2025

From October 19-21, international educators, career services professionals, faculty, and global learning leaders gathered in Costa Rica for The Forum on Education Abroad’s fourth annual Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) Conference. This dynamic, sold-out convening examined how globally focused career preparation can shape the next generation of professionals.

Hosted in San José, the CIGL Conference created space for more than 190 attendees to exchange innovative ideas, emerging research, and diverse perspectives on preparing students for an evolving global workforce.

“Education abroad does more than broaden horizons: it builds the confidence, adaptability, and leadership skills that define career success,” said Melissa Torres, President and CEO of The Forum on Education Abroad. “Global learning experiences foster curiosity and give students a competitive edge, preparing them to navigate the complexities of their future careers with purpose and perspective.”

The Forum on Education Abroad Welcomes Enda Carroll as Head of European Engagement Consultant

10/21/2025

The Forum on Education Abroad is proud to announce the appointment of Enda Carroll as the organization’s new Head of European Engagement Consultant, effective October 1, 2025. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of education abroad, Enda brings to The Forum team a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to fostering international partnerships.

This new position builds on a significant milestone in The Forum’s history: the first time a Board Chair was based at a member institution outside the United States. It also reflects years of cultivating international relationships and signals a strategic commitment to expanding collaboration, programming, and membership across Europe and beyond.

Alumni Report How Education Abroad Positively Influenced Their Career Success

10/13/2025

The Forum on Education Abroad today announced the release of its latest research report, “Global Learning for a Competitive Workforce: Findings from a National Survey of Education Abroad Alumni.”

The report offers findings from the largest known career-focused survey of education abroad alumni and the first such survey to be conducted since the major shifts in the field of education abroad and the higher education sector at large initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Study Showcases How Education Abroad Students Develop Core Competencies for Today’s Job Market

9/25/2025

A study published today by The Forum on Education Abroad maps the developmental pattern that students follow during their study abroad experiences as they develop the core competencies that are critical in today’s job market.

Using real-time blog posts written by students while they studied abroad, The Talent Advantage: What Study Abroad Alumni Can Do Differently in the Workplace examined students’ narratives to identify micro-moments where students stretched themselves, connected with others, or persisted through challenges.

Regional Seminar Indiana Provides Strategies to Advocate for Education Abroad While Supporting Student Success in an Evolving World

9/25/2025

On Friday, September 12, education abroad professionals gathered in Muncie, Indiana, for a day-long Regional Seminar designed to equip early and mid-career practitioners with the tools and strategies needed to navigate disruption and foster student success abroad.

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The Future of Work Takes Center Stage at The Careers, Internships, and Global Learning Conference in Costa Rica