Join us Thursday April 20th at 1:30pm EST for a session on Promoting Youth International Education & Work: Benefits & Impediments. This session is sponsored by International Experience Canada (IEC). We know through data, testimonials, and anecdotally of the myriad […]

As a field, International Education/Study Abroad is lagging behind providing access and opportunities for all students and young people to have an International Educational Experience. This Session will highlight innovative programs focussing on Students and their experiences within the global Indigenous community. Join us as we explore a sample of Study Abroad & Work Integrated Learning programs in Canada, Costa Rica and Australia.

Panelists: Sarah Sabourin, Carleton University;  M. Colette Plum, University of California Berkeley; Colin Lalonde, International Experience Canada; Olywatoyin Sodipe, SESEWA Nigeria; Tony Rogge, guard.me International Insurance, will discuss what they have heard, seen and experienced as they advise students and young people, who have once again ventured out to have an international internship experience.