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In the competitive skincare industry, a Canadian entrepreneur with a successful product line sought to expand into the U.S. market. Understanding the complexity of U.S. immigration laws, the entrepreneur approached our firm for guidance on how to effectively expand their business across the border. Strategic Planning After a detailed discussion with our team, it was determined that the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa would be the most appropriate route. This decision set in motion a series of steps to create a significant presence for the entrepreneur’s business in the U.S. Establishing Foundations The entrepreneur formed a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in…

For the second time, NAU has received a national award recognizing its innovative approach to study abroad. The university was selected for the 2024 IIE (Institute for International Education) Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education, in the category Widening Access for International Education, for its Global Citizen Project Scholars (GCPS) program. GCPS is a collaboration between Education Abroad, the Honors College and the Economic Policy Institute that allows Honors, first-generation or Indigenous students to access affordable, high-impact study abroad opportunities. For a $900 program fee, students take a one-credit class on leadership, responsible volunteerism and engaging with the local and…

“Studying abroad changes your life” and “study abroad will change you” are two phrases I repeatedly heard from people in my life before departing for my semester overseas.  It’s true the decision to leave your college behind and attend school in a new country can create a step towards self-growth. But do these statements apply to everyone?  Four months later, after everything I have experienced and learned during my time abroad, I still don’t have an exact answer. Everyone who decides to study abroad — whether for one semester, one summer or one year — has their individual plans, desires…

36 Keeping employees happy and productive is essential to the success of the office. It’s important to create an atmosphere where employees feel appreciated and inspired to stick around, not merely to cut down on turnover expenses. This blog post explores ten key factors that affect employee retention, such as possibilities for professional advancement, competitive pay, extensive benefits, and flexible work schedules. Through comprehension and application of these tactics, organizations can considerably augment job contentment and allegiance, guaranteeing that their most precious resources—their workforce—remain dedicated and involved. 1. Competitive compensation Ensuring that your pay is commensurate with the demands of…

As the academic year winds down, students gearing up for this spring’s May Term study abroad programs start to buzz with excitement.  Under the guidance of John Cardamone, the director of off-campus programs, Simpson is offering unique international courses that span across continents and cultures. Including destinations such as India, Belize, Italy, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. “The cultural experiences are absolutely life-changing by being able to push oneself outside of that comfort zone to experience something,” Cardamone said.  His approach to organizing these trips is meticulous, focusing on their academic feasibility, overall cost and logistical details to ensure…

Global Education Post-Pandemic When one considers key experiences of an undergraduate’s career, studying abroad often comes to mind. “Sarah Lawrence has been sending students abroad since the College started,” says Prema Samuel, associate dean of international programs. But COVID-19 halted many things, including transformational semesters in foreign lands. “Pre-COVID, about 45%-48% of our students studied abroad,” Samuel says, “but in spring of 2021, we had basically no students doing so.” Global Education administers five programs and partners with other institutions for six. Students who participate in these programs are able to utilize their complete financial aid package to attend, and…

By Jordan Beaudoin | Published April 1, 2024 Kean University, as a whole, wants to make learning fun for all students who attend its programs.  Students who attended the Travel Learn in Ireland | Credit: Matthew Widerspan The school has many great programs that it has to offer, and at the school, one of the biggest things that they have going for them is the college’s Travel Learn program.  Travel Learn is the studying abroad program that allows students to go away with the school and learn about the world around them.  While students are on the Travel Learn trips,…

14 Last year, during the NAFSA annual conference in Washington, DC, a sudden bell rang in my head. In the Starbucks line of the Marriott Marquis, twelve colleagues and I lined up for coffee like drones from the chain-inside-a-chain, while in a city brimming with small businesses. Coffee shops owned by local, BIPOC, queer, women, and immigrant neighbors just waiting to tell us a story of their neighborhood, to introduce us to local art hung on the wall, to show us where we are. The bell chimed, “we can do better than this.” It reminded me of a study abroad…

Study In Japan: The scholarship will be paid depending on the course enrolled in.The Government of Japan has invited applications from Indian students pursuing research for scholarships under the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) scholarship programme.The scholarships are offered for the academic year 2025, with the application submission deadline set for May 3, 2024.Scholarship Benefits:Allowance: The scholarship will be paid depending on the course enrolled in. A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees studying or conducting research in specially designated regions.…

40 In the dynamic world of team management, cohesion is not just beneficial; it’s essential. Cohesive teams are the engine of high performance and innovation. But what binds these teams together? The answer lies in effective communication practices. This blog post explores how fostering open, honest, and continuous team dialogue can enhance cohesion and success. Table of Contents Understanding communication in teams Effective communication is any team’s lifeline. It entails sharing thoughts, feelings, and facts. In contrast, the degree of friendship and group commitment among team members toward accomplishing common objectives is referred to as team cohesion. However, barriers like…