It has been a busy start to summer as we just returned from another exciting NAFSA conference in DC. We enjoyed seeing so many of you, and were excited to see the enthusiasm return to the field of international education as borders grow more porous yet again! We look forward to a productive summer working with your offices and your students to get ready for the start to a new school year. With comprehensive coverage and streamlined processes, we're committed to supporting the well-being of you and your international students. |
Sincerely,
Jennifer Frankel
On behalf of the ISI Team |
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NAFSA 2023 - Another Great Conference! |
ISI just got back from an amazing NAFSA Annual Conference in Washington, DC last week. Our booth stayed busy with meetings and visitors throughout the week where we got the chance to connect with new and current partners.
We were also thrilled that Leslie Reynolds and Jennifer Frankel presented on “Drugs & Alcohol: the Impact on International Student Emotional Wellness” with Barry Armstrong from Drury University and Dr. Phil Hull from University of Central Missouri. The session was well-attended and included some good dialogue about programming around this topic.
Overall, it was a fun and successful NAFSA and we loved getting to see so many of you. If you missed us but still want to talk, please get in touch! |
International Student Insurance for Fall 2023 |
Now that summer is here, it’s time to turn our attention to international student insurance for Summer and Fall. Students can use our virtual agent to help them find the insurance plan that works for their visa and their school, no matter if they are an international student, scholar, dependent, exchange student, study abroad student, or if they are on OPT. With just a few questions, students compare their insurance options and find the plan that works for them - oftentimes saving them hundreds of dollars. |
Community Mental Health and How To Take Action |
Building a community to support mental health is important since we are all responsible for taking care and supporting each other. In this blog, we share with you some ideas for concrete actions that advisors and counselors can promote. This can work as an additional resource in addition to our Mental Health Awareness training which you can get for free! Contact us if you're interested! |
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Welcome Our Newest Member! |
Catherine joined the ISI team in 2023 after nearly a decade in the non-profit sector, working in education-focused grantmaking and community-based fundraising. Her passion for international travel and providing support for higher education drew her to the ISI team. As a student, Catherine studied abroad in Ghana and the UK. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in History, with a concentration in Gender & Empire Studies.
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Upcoming Conferences 2023 |
| Conference |
Dates |
Location |
| Region VII |
Oct 9-11 |
Birmingham, AL |
| Region V |
Oct 18-21 |
Grand Rapids, MI |
| Region X/XI |
Oct 22-26 |
Montreal, Quebec |
| Region IV |
Oct 24-26 |
Coralville, IA |
| Region I |
Oct 28-Nov 2 |
Eugene, OR |
| ICEF Berlin |
Oct 30-Nov 1 |
Berlin, Germany |
| Region II |
Oct 31-Nov 3 |
Lawrence, KS |
| Region III |
Oct 31-Nov 3 |
Oklahoma City, OK |
| Region VI |
Nov 3-7 |
Lexington, KY |
| Region VIII |
Nov 5-11 |
Roanoke, VA |
| ICEF Miami |
Dec 11-14 |
Miami, FL |
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