The Forum on Education Abroad

New Research Shows Education Abroad Drives Career Success and Strengthens U.S. Economy

12/1/2025

The Forum on Education Abroad recently released research that demonstrates the impact of education abroad for career and economic success.

“The Value of Education Abroad to Employees and Employers” indicates that education abroad is an increasingly powerful signal in the U.S. labor market. Recent graduates are listing their education abroad experience on their professional profiles more often than graduates from less recent cohorts.

The research also demonstrates that education abroad is an important economic development tool: Alumni currently employed in the U.S. workforce contribute $1.8 billion in added income, supporting 17,313 jobs.

Conducted by Lightcast, this research is the most up-to-date and comprehensive picture of the individual, employer, and national-level economic impacts of education abroad participation that has ever been available.

European Institute 2025: Connecting Professionals & Enhancing Experiences with a European Perspective on Education Abroad

11/25/2025

The Forum on Education Abroad’s European Institute in Bologna, Italy, from November 13-14 brought together 170 international education professionals from across Europe and beyond for two days of deep engagement, collaboration, and learning.

Designed specifically for on-site staff and faculty, the European Institute offered a space to explore pressing issues in education abroad from a distinctly European perspective, while fostering the connections that make this work sustainable and impactful.

A Gathering Focused on On-Site Professionals
On-site staff occupy a unique and often challenging position in the education abroad ecosystem. They serve as the bridge between home institutions, host universities, education abroad organizations, and families—all while supporting students through transformative experiences. Recognizing this, the European Institute was intentionally crafted to center their voices and expertise.

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.

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New Research Shows Education Abroad Drives Career Success and Strengthens U.S. Economy

European Institute 2025: Connecting Professionals & Enhancing Experiences with a European Perspective on Education Abroad

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

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

Alumni Report How Education Abroad Positively Influenced Their Career Success