We’re delighted to confirm that STA Travel and BUNAC will be rocking up to the 2015 NAFSA Annual Conference in Boston! If you’re heading over to Beantown to take part in this exciting week-long international education extravaganza, we’ll be at booth #1815 ready and waiting for you.
There are more reasons than just our happy smiling faces to look us up at NAFSA. We’ll be hosting some great presentations which, as well as being super informative and fun, will include great prizes! Those who attend will receive $25 off vouchers from STA Travel and be entered into our grand prize draw for a trip of a lifetime for two to a select destination.
Details for this trip will be announced during the conference, so be sure to stop by and learn more. Please email to RSVP to any of the below presentations, or feel free to stop by our booth at the relevant time to attend:
The International Student Identity Card
- Tuesday 26 May, 11:00AM
- Wednesday 27 May, 10:00AM
- Thursday 28 May, 10:00AM
Join Emmanuel Lopez and Rosina Ayala, ISIC Account Managers, for a brief demo and Q&A on the benefits, value, and convenience of ISIC, including: insurance, discounts, prepaid functionality, teacher/faculty benefits and why so many people remember their ISIC.
International Internships: Navigating the Visa Process
- Tuesday 26 May, 1:00PM
- Wednesday 27 May, 4:00PM
- Thursday 28 May, 4:00PM
Sara King and Brittany Lowe of BUNAC will discuss the issue of visas when setting up internships abroad. They’ll talk through different routes to getting students the necessary authorization to work and intern in another country. BUNAC presents opportunities in many countries and will bring their expert knowledge of the UK immigration system.
Do You Speak Millennial?
- Tuesday 26 May, 2:00PM
Stop by the STA booth to hear from Alex Paisner, of Global Experiences and the NAFSA Tech MIG, discuss some of the best tech ways to promote and manage international programs to millennials.
Grassroots Fundraising: An FEA Ambassadors Case Study
- Wednesday 27 May, 2:00PM
Whether bowling in Boston, curling in Minnesota, or pub-crawling in Portland, FEA Ambassadors harness the power of their networks to put on regional events that increase the number and diversity of students studying abroad–all while networking with colleagues, and raising funds for a dedicated scholarship in their region. FEA currently hosts the BASAA Scholarship, Minnesota Scholarship, PDX Abroad Scholarship, Rainbow Scholarship, and Texas Scholarship in addition to its General Scholarship and is looking to expand its regional events—are you a future FEA Ambassador? Stop by to learn more from Jennifer Calvert, FEA’s executive director!
Generation Study Abroad Presentation
- Thursday 28 May, 2:00PM
Generation Study Abroad is a five-year initiative of the Institute of International Education (IIE) to double the number of U.S. students studying abroad by the end of the decade. Nikki Davis, program manager of IIE Initiatives, will be presenting, and we invite you to come learn more about the initiative and how you can join.
Lastly, we’re also thrilled to support and co-sponsor the annual GoAbroad Innovation Awards in International Education during the GoAbroad Awards Reception on Thursday 28 May.
If you have questions or are interested in setting up a meeting with STA Travel during the conference, please contact Tiffany Harrison by email.
Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you in Boston!
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