Don't just study abroad...ENGAGE!

"Educational models must be developed that will train students to become informed
citizens who are able to find solutions to problems that affect their communities, their nations, and the world.”
            - Karen Jenkins and James Skelly, Brethren Colleges Abroad, from Education
              Abroad is not Enough, featured in the Winter 2004 edition of International Educator,              the magazine of NAFSA

ENGAGE works with study abroad programs committed to grassroots education as a means of enriching the study abroad experience for students, study abroad providers, and local partner communities. The ENGAGE-Affiliated Abroad Program is designed to build long-term relationships between ENGAGE, study abroad providers, and local communities. It also serves to link these communities to an international audience.

Why become an ENGAGE-Affiliated Program?

ENGAGE-affiliation increases the visibility and enrollment of your program. ENGAGE actively promotes ENGAGE-Affiliated Programs through targeted advertising and outreach to student networks and at ENGAGE Campaign events, universities, and conferences nationwide.

ENGAGE-affiliation strengthens relationships with in-country communities and organizations by enabling students to provide ongoing international exposure and connections for local community partners through ENGAGE Campaigns, thereby making relationships between study abroad programs and local partners more meaningful.

ENGAGE-affiliation deepens the international education experience by facilitating hands-on internships working alongside local communities and study abroad programs through the Global Citizen Program. On their return home, participants are able to further their abroad experience through participation in the ENGAGE network and in ENGAGE Campaigns.

ENGAGE-affiliation sets your program apart by indicating to students that your program is community based and focused on social justice issues. It also increases the attractiveness of your program because students know that they will have the opportunity to intern abroad after graduation.

ENGAGE-Affiliation helps your program make a difference.
If you are interested in becoming an ENGAGE-Affiliated Abroad Program, please contact Carleen Xiong, International Education Director, by clicking here. For additional information online, follow the links at left.