Interested in a career in study abroad and international education?

If you have an interest in working in the field of education either in study abroad or one of the many other facets of the field including the role of global ambassador, immigration specialist, faculty, admissions, etc., you can take the enCompass Program one step further... and apply for the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad "Alumnus or Alumna of the Year" Award.

This is a unique opportunity that will offer you the chance to learn more about the field of international education and decide if this is the direction you wish to pursue. The recipient of this Award will earn a trip to the national NAFSA conference, and be recognized at the annual AustraLearn - EuroLearn - AsiaLearn Affiliate Advisor Luncheon during the conference. During the conference, you'll have the opportunity to shadow experienced AustraLearn - EuroLearn - AsiaLearn staff, network with international education professionals, assist at our exhibition booth, and take on a potential project. AustraLearn - EuroLearn  - AsiaLearn will cover the expenses of airfare to Kansas City, MO., hotel accommodation for three nights, and conference registration. The recipient will be responsible for meals, transport to/from airport, and other personal expenses.

The annual national NAFSA conference is held in May of each year, and it gives international educators a chance to network, learn the latest trends of the field, and enhance their own professional development. Attending the conference will give you ample opportunities to network into the field yourself and discover if it's really for you.

Eligibility and Applying

Every participant that participates in the enCompass Program will be eligible to apply for the "Alumnus or Alumna of the Year" Award. Beginning in 2007, the award will be awarded annually to one alumnus that expresses strong interest in a career in international education and has participated in the enCompass program. Applicants for the award will be required to submit an essay expressing their interest in a career in international education.

All applications for 2010 will be due by March 15th, 2010.

Your essay should address the following topics:

• Comment on your study abroad experience (academics, culture, how it's changed you) and why it made you want to work in the field of international education.
• Explain which area of international education (study abroad, ESL, incoming students, etc.) interests you most and what you expect from a career in that field.
• Describe your academic and extracurricular background and how it applies to your career interests in international education.
  

What is NAFSA?

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a member organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field.

NAFSA's membership in the United States is organized into 11 geographic regions, which provide the all-important grass roots strength of the association. Regional conferences are held each fall. 

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