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Guest: Abeer Albashiti: Founder of Larimar Abeer Albashiti is the founder of Larimar, a startup that aims to fuel empathy through AI, coaching, and mentoring. She is a mentor at Bridge for Billions and brinc accelerators. Before being Larimar's founder, Abeer was an instructor at Luminous Education and was responsible for delivering social science courses for less advantaged students like refugees. Abeer was a researcher at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), before joining Luminous Education, where she was responsible for building an emotional induction lab and managing all tasks related to emotion detection research. She worked as a logistics professional at Philadelphia University and was responsible for students' course plans and schedules. Also worked at Aspire.net Services as a quality assurance analyst and was responsible for reporting bugs, and defining pitfalls scenarios. Abeer earned a fellowship in innovation and leadership from the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering, and a TechWomen fellowship from the US's Institute of International Education (IIE). And, she holds a master's degree in electrical engineering. She'll be sharing how we utilise humanised technology to improve employees' psychological safety that affect their engagement on all fronts. Our holistic wellbeing boosting model will be discussed and how organisations can adopt it to build their own and then the correlation with employees' engagement and satisfaction will be elaborated. Join us as we discuss how organisations can build their own holistic well-being boosting model. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Abeer Albashiti: Founder of Larimar Abeer Albashiti is the founder of Larimar, a startup that aims to fuel empathy through AI, coaching, and mentoring. She is a mentor at Bridge for Billions and brinc accelerators. Before being Larimar's founder, Abeer was an instructor at Luminous Education and was responsible for delivering social science courses for less advantaged students like refugees. Abeer was a researcher at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), before joining Luminous Education, where she was responsible for building an emotional induction lab and managing all tasks related to emotion detection research. She worked as a logistics professional at Philadelphia University and was responsible for students' course plans and schedules. Also worked at Aspire.net Services as a quality assurance analyst and was responsible for reporting bugs, and defining pitfalls scenarios. Abeer earned a fellowship in innovation and leadership from the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering, and a TechWomen fellowship from the US's Institute of International Education (IIE). And, she holds a master's degree in electrical engineering. She'll be sharing how we utilise humanised technology to improve employees' psychological safety that affect their engagement on all fronts. Our holistic wellbeing boosting model will be discussed and how organisations can adopt it to build their own and then the correlation with employees' engagement and satisfaction will be elaborated. Join us as we discuss how organisations can build their own holistic well-being boosting model. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Study abroad experiences can transform your life, which is what happened to Forte Fellow Jennifer Baaklini after her first trip to Italy as an undergrad. She then went on to South Africa and spent a summer in India, eventually landing a job at the Institute of International Education (IIE) to promote the prestigious Fulbright program. In this episode, Jennifer shares how she continues to learn and apply her cross-cultural aptitude in concert with her digital marketing skills to deliver successful social media campaigns for her international clients. It's not an easy task because communicating on a global scale can be overwhelming, so she recommends clearly defining your audience and paying especially close attention to details to avoid mistakes, which can wreck a campaign. Giving a shout out to the GW MBA program, Jennifer highlights the skills gained through the program's group projects, specifically adaptability and versatility, which she values because they have helped her become a better consultant. About Our Guest Jennifer Baaklini is currently the director of digital strategy at FGS Global, a communications and public affairs consultancy with offices in 27 cities around the world. Jennifer specializes in advising clients on digital strategy to advance public diplomacy and foreign policy objectives, particularly related to the Middle East. Prior to FGS Global, Jennifer worked at the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as well as the Institute of International Education (IIE) in social media management. She began her career as a journalist in the Philadelphia suburbs before living in New York City and Washington, DC. Jennifer holds an MBA from the George Washington University ('20) where, as a Forté Fellow, she focused on leadership management and marketing. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Journalism from the Schreyer Honors College at Pennsylvania State University ('11). About the Global Careers Podcast Series This podcast presents inspiring stories from seasoned professionals who have embraced a global role and reaped the benefits. We offer practical advice and insider tips across a broad swath of industries and fields around the world about what it is like to work globally. If you love adventure and thrive on taking risks and operating outside your comfort zone, join us as we explore the ins and outs of pursuing an international career! About GW-CIBER The George Washington University Center for International Business Education and Research (GW-CIBER) promotes the nation's capacity for international understanding and economic enterprise related to the theme of Institutions, Resilient Globalization and Sustainable Competitiveness.

In honor of Women's History Month in the US and International Women's Day which was in early March, this episode focuses on three women leaders in international education who share their advice on careers and leadership. The episode also includes a historical look at some of the earliest women international students who came to the U.S. in the 1800s, including Anandibai Joshee from India and three young women from Japan.    The three women leaders in international education featured in this episode include Peggy Blumenthal. With a 40+ year career spanning international education and U.S.-China relations, Peggy previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Institute of International Education (IIE) and is now Senior Counselor to the President of IIE. Ronit Avni is a tech and media entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of Localized, an organization and tech platform that helps connect highly accomplished immigrants in the diaspora with young and emerging talent and graduates in their home countries. And last but not the least: a reflection on challenges as an emerging woman leader of color as well as critical advice for those of us who have intersectional identities from Esther Benjamin, the Executive Director and CEO of World Education Services or WES. These three leaders bring varying perspectives and insights on developing leadership skills. Episode resources: Daughters of the Samurai by Janice Nimura Listen to the full episode with Peggy Blumenthal Listen to the full episode with Ronit Avni Listen to the full episode with Esther Benjamin My book:  America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility Sign up for America Calling: my take on the intersection of education, culture and migration Connect with me: LinkedIn, Twitter Connect with my company, Rajika Bhandari Advisors

SHOWNOTES This special episode of the show focuses on the history and evolution of the field of international education; the current state of student exchanges between China and the U.S.; and also the important role of leadership and mentoring in the field. Today's guest, Peggy Blumenthal, has been at the forefront of the field, helping shape numerous programs and guiding generations of international education professionals in their work. Peggy currently serves as the Senior Counselor to the President of the Institute of International Education (IIE), and previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Institute. Before joining IIE, Peggy served as Assistant Director of Stanford University's Overseas Studies and then as Coordinator of Graduate Services/Fellowships for the University of Hawaii's Center for Asian and Pacific Studies. An expert on educational exchanges between the US and China, her earlier work focused on the development of U.S.-China exchanges as a staff member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the Asia Society's China Council. Episode Themes: Peggy's personal journey of studying abroad in East Asia; her profound (and some funny!) moments of cultural immersion; and how this led to a lifelong dedication to a global career and in particular U.S.-China relations. Key historical episodes in the field of international education, including the lesser-known Boxer Indemnity Scholarship Program of the early 1900s. Families' aspirations for a global education and student flows between the U.S. and China. The escalating refugee crisis in Ukraine and the role of organizations like IIE in supporting scholars and students from different world regions The importance of mentoring and key leadership advice for women as they grow in their careers. Links to resources from this episode IIE's Scholar Rescue Fund IIE's Emergency Student Fund Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange Be sure to check out these other resources! My book: America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility Newsletter sign-up: www.rajikabhandari.com Twitter: @rajikabhandari LinkedIn: @rajikabhandari Facebook: @authorrajikabhandari Instagram: @rajika_bhandari

DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 3! Episode 3 Description:We have the great pleasure of being joined on Episode 3 of DiploChatz by Dr. Sherry Lee Mueller, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at the School of International Service (SIS), American University, Washington, D.C., teaches a graduate Practicum entitled Cultural Diplomacy and International Exchange. As part of her ongoing consulting practice, in 2015 Professor Mueller served as the Higher Education Specialist for IBTCI on a bi-national team conducting an evaluation of a USAID-sponsored scholarship program for Indonesians. After serving as President of Global Ties U.S. (formerly NCIV) from 1996 to 2011, the Board of Directors named Sherry President Emeritus. Before NCIV, Sherry worked for the Institute of International Education (IIE) as Director, Professional Exchange Programs. Prior to joining IIE, Ms. Mueller served as an Experiment in International Living Leader to the former Soviet Union, a Liaison Officer for the U.S. Department of State, and a lecturer at the University of Rhode Island.DiploChatz featured on-going Segment: Every month DiploChatz proudly features a segment called Mindfulness Moment with Dr. Yvonne Stedham. This segment provides practical advice on how mindfulness can support you in your daily life. Who is Dr. Yvonne?In addition to a three decade long career in academia as a professor in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno, Dr. Yvonne Stedham is a Center for Mindfulness trained mindfulness instructor. She has taught Mindful Leadership courses to MBA students, judges, and business executives and has a variety provided mindfulness programs to many organizations, including Microsoft, Hometown Health, and Nevada Department of Transportation. Dr. Yvonne has been continuously affiliated with the Northern Nevada International Center for decades.Supported by:DiploChatz is supported by the City of Reno. Click HERE to learn more about the City of Reno. We thank the City of Reno for their support and for believing in DiploChatz!Learn more about NNIC:Visit our website to learn more about the Northern Nevada International CenterCredits:Manuel Mederos, DiploChatz Host, Producer, Audio Editor, Content Director, Sound Engineer, FX/Music Coordinator Kevin Sung, DiploChatz Co-Host, Guest Coordinator, Social Media Content Creator Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EAZG26HZY6MMN&source=url)

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Episode summary introduction: At the Institute of International Education (IIE), Mirka Martel runs the Open Doors Data project and Project Atlas to study global mobility trends in International Education. In this podcast, Mirka Martel, Head of Research at IIE, explains the data and translates what that means for Colleges in the US and around the world, and prospective students and parents. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Mirka Martel's Role at IIE What is International Education Research? The Open Doors Data Project Project Atlas Takeaways for Students and Parents Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Mirka Martel, IIE [0:46] Professional Background [2:55] Skills needed for Int'l Education Research [6:07] IIE Research Mission [7:44] Open Doors Data Project [11:19] Project Atlas [31:46] Emerging Areas of IIE Research [43:08] Rising Int'l Applications to the US [46:15] Takeaways for Aspiring Students and Parents [48:52] Our Guest: Mirka Martel is the Head of Research, Evaluation and Learning at Institute of International Education (IIE for short). Mirka has a BA in International Relations and Affairs from The George Washington University, Master's in International Relations from Columbia University and a PhD International and Comparative Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Memorable Quote: “IIE has been collecting data for Open Doors for over 70 years, that's 7,0 so quite a long time...”. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Digest. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

This week, the Donald Trump administration befuddled thousands of Indian students pursuing degrees in the US with a new move. The United States’ Federal Immigration Authority asked foreign students to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switched to online-only classes in this fall semester. According to a report issued by the State Department and the Institute of International Education (IIE), about 1.1 million foreign students attended US higher education institutions in the 2018-19 school year, and they made up 5.5 per cent of the entire US higher education enrolments.   We spoke to two students pursuing degrees in the United States. Let's listen to their experience.

A recent report showed that the number of foreign students enrolling at US colleges for the first time is declining. The slowdown started in the 2015-2016 school year. From more than 300,700 new foreign student enrollments in that school year, the number went down to around 271,000 in the 2017-2018 school year. It has been the lowest figure since 2013. Findings were based on the results of the Open Doors Report, which gives details about the number of foreign students in the United States and American students in other countries yearly. The report was released during a briefing on November 13 in Washington, D.C. The Institute of International Education (IIE) president attributed the decline to the competition from colleges in other countries. In 2017, many foreign students chose to apply to schools in Canada and Australia instead of the United States. The IIE senior advisor of research and strategy said that the increasing costs of education in the United States may also be driving foreign students away. Because of the rising value of the US dollar, tuition in some US universities has become not as affordable as that in other countries. Other countries also offer free tuition and prospects to obtain citizenship. Although the number of new foreign students in the United States is decreasing, the overall number of existing foreign students remains high. Currently, the country is hosting more than one million foreign students. Many of these students stay in the United States because of the Optional Practical Training. It is a program that allows foreign students to stay in the country to work for one to three years.

In this interview with Senior Director for Education Programs Margot Landman, IIE's Peggy Blumenthal and Professor David Zweig discuss their research into the impact Chinese students have on American universities and their prospects upon returning to China.   Peggy Blumenthal, Senior Counselor to the President, Institute of International Education (IIE). After 20 years of service at the Institute of International Education, Ms. Blumenthal became its chief operating officer in 2005, shifting to the role of senior counselor in 2011.   David Zweig is Chair Professor, Division of Social Science, and Director, Center on China’s Transnational Relations (www.cctr.ust.hk), at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.  He is an adjunct professor, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, Hunan, and Vice-President of the Center on China’s Globalization (Beijing).

According to the most recent Open Doors Report, published by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in late 2017, China remains the number one sending country of international students to the United States. Approximately 350,000 Chinese currently attend American colleges and universities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. There are also growing numbers of Chinese students at American high schools. On June 4 the National Committee hosted a program to discuss the impact of Chinese students on American academic institutions (in February 2018 FBI Director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats suggested that Chinese students and scholars conduct espionage on American campuses), and what happens when (if?) the students return to China. The first topic was addressed by Ms. Peggy Blumenthal, senior counselor to the president of IIE; while Dr. David Zweig, professor of political science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, shared his research findings on returnees. Peggy Blumenthal, Senior Counselor to the President, Institute of International Education (IIE). After 20 years of service at the Institute of International Education, Ms. Blumenthal became its chief operating officer in 2005, shifting to the role of senior counselor in 2011. Selected publications include International Students and Global Mobility in Higher Education: National Trends and New Directions (Palgrave MacMillan, 2011), co-edited with Dr. Rajika Bhandari of IIE, and a recent article, “Welcoming the New Wave of Chinese Students on US Campuses: Changing Needs and Challenges”, in the summer 2017 edition of New Directions in Student Services, coauthored with Sonny Lim of Rice University. David Zweig is Chair Professor, Division of Social Science, and Director, Center on China’s Transnational Relations (www.cctr.ust.hk), at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He is an adjunct professor, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, Hunan, and Vice-President of the Center on China’s Globalization (Beijing). He is the author of four books, including Internationalizing China: Domestic Interests and Global Linkages (Cornell Univ. Press, 2002) and a new edited volume, Sino-U.S. Energy Triangles: Resource Diplomacy under Hegemony, with Hao Yufan (Routledge, 2016).

Rajika Bhandari, Deputy Vice President, Research and Evaluation Institute of International Education (IIE), and Mirka Martel, Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation at IIE, join New Books in Education to discuss a new report from the organization, Social Justice and Sustainable Change: The Impacts of Higher Education (IIE, 2016). This new report is part of a ten-year study of the Ford Foundations International Fellowship Program alumni and their impacts in their communities globally. The report is free to read on IIEs website and very assessable, with data displayed in easy-to-read charts and graphics showing the link between higher education and social justice and the effect that higher education can have on marginalized populations and leadership around the world. For any questions, comments, or recommendations for the New Books in Education podcast, you can connect with the host, Ryan Allen, at @PoliticsAndEd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rajika Bhandari, Deputy Vice President, Research and Evaluation Institute of International Education (IIE), and Mirka Martel, Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation at IIE, join New Books in Education to discuss a new report from the organization, Social Justice and Sustainable Change: The Impacts of Higher Education (IIE, 2016). This new report is part of a ten-year study of the Ford Foundations International Fellowship Program alumni and their impacts in their communities globally. The report is free to read on IIEs website and very assessable, with data displayed in easy-to-read charts and graphics showing the link between higher education and social justice and the effect that higher education can have on marginalized populations and leadership around the world. For any questions, comments, or recommendations for the New Books in Education podcast, you can connect with the host, Ryan Allen, at @PoliticsAndEd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rajika Bhandari, Deputy Vice President, Research and Evaluation Institute of International Education (IIE), and Mirka Martel, Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation at IIE, join New Books in Education to discuss a new report from the organization, Social Justice and Sustainable Change: The Impacts of Higher Education (IIE, 2016). This new report is part of a ten-year study of the Ford Foundations International Fellowship Program alumni and their impacts in their communities globally. The report is free to read on IIEs website and very assessable, with data displayed in easy-to-read charts and graphics showing the link between higher education and social justice and the effect that higher education can have on marginalized populations and leadership around the world. For any questions, comments, or recommendations for the New Books in Education podcast, you can connect with the host, Ryan Allen, at @PoliticsAndEd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rajika Bhandari, Deputy Vice President, Research and Evaluation Institute of International Education (IIE), and Mirka Martel, Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation at IIE, join New Books in Education to discuss a new report from the organization, Social Justice and Sustainable Change: The Impacts of Higher Education (IIE, 2016). This new report is part of a ten-year study of the Ford Foundations International Fellowship Program alumni and their impacts in their communities globally. The report is free to read on IIEs website and very assessable, with data displayed in easy-to-read charts and graphics showing the link between higher education and social justice and the effect that higher education can have on marginalized populations and leadership around the world. For any questions, comments, or recommendations for the New Books in Education podcast, you can connect with the host, Ryan Allen, at @PoliticsAndEd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rajika Bhandari, Deputy Vice President, Research and Evaluation Institute of International Education (IIE), and Mirka Martel, Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation at IIE, join New Books in Education to discuss a new report from the organization, Social Justice and Sustainable Change: The Impacts of Higher Education (IIE, 2016). This new report is part of a ten-year study of the Ford Foundations International Fellowship Program alumni and their impacts in their communities globally. The report is free to read on IIEs website and very assessable, with data displayed in easy-to-read charts and graphics showing the link between higher education and social justice and the effect that higher education can have on marginalized populations and leadership around the world. For any questions, comments, or recommendations for the New Books in Education podcast, you can connect with the host, Ryan Allen, at @PoliticsAndEd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The development of higher education in Asia has been as dramatic as the region's rapid economic rise. The landscape of this diverse and ever-changing sector is thoroughly explored in Asia: The Next Higher Education Superpower? (Institute of International Education [IIE] and the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation, 2015). Dr. Rajika Bhandari, IIE' Deputy Vice President for Research and Evaluation, and Dr. Alessia Lefebure, Director of the Alliance at Columbia University and Adjunct Professor at the university's School of International and Public Affairs, edited this in-depth volume exploring Asian higher education by bringing together a globally and culturally diverse group of experienced academics, up-and-coming researchers, and even practitioners.The multiple perspectives provided throughout the book weave an expansive analysis of the region's rich higher educational tapestry–from the reverence of international rankings, to issues of quality control, the branch campus phenomenon, and a myriad of other focused and fascinating inquiry. Dr. Lefebure joins New Books in Education for the interview. For questions or comments on the podcast, you can also find the host on Twitter at @PoliticsAndEd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The development of higher education in Asia has been as dramatic as the region’s rapid economic rise. The landscape of this diverse and ever-changing sector is thoroughly explored in Asia: The Next Higher Education Superpower? (Institute of International Education [IIE] and the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation, 2015). Dr. Rajika Bhandari, IIE’ Deputy Vice President for Research and Evaluation, and Dr. Alessia Lefebure, Director of the Alliance at Columbia University and Adjunct Professor at the university’s School of International and Public Affairs, edited this in-depth volume exploring Asian higher education by bringing together a globally and culturally diverse group of experienced academics, up-and-coming researchers, and even practitioners.The multiple perspectives provided throughout the book weave an expansive analysis of the region’s rich higher educational tapestry–from the reverence of international rankings, to issues of quality control, the branch campus phenomenon, and a myriad of other focused and fascinating inquiry. Dr. Lefebure joins New Books in Education for the interview. For questions or comments on the podcast, you can also find the host on Twitter at @PoliticsAndEd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The development of higher education in Asia has been as dramatic as the region’s rapid economic rise. The landscape of this diverse and ever-changing sector is thoroughly explored in Asia: The Next Higher Education Superpower? (Institute of International Education [IIE] and the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation, 2015). Dr.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The development of higher education in Asia has been as dramatic as the region’s rapid economic rise. The landscape of this diverse and ever-changing sector is thoroughly explored in Asia: The Next Higher Education Superpower? (Institute of International Education [IIE] and the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation, 2015). Dr. Rajika Bhandari, IIE’ Deputy Vice President for Research and Evaluation, and Dr. Alessia Lefebure, Director of the Alliance at Columbia University and Adjunct Professor at the university’s School of International and Public Affairs, edited this in-depth volume exploring Asian higher education by bringing together a globally and culturally diverse group of experienced academics, up-and-coming researchers, and even practitioners.The multiple perspectives provided throughout the book weave an expansive analysis of the region’s rich higher educational tapestry–from the reverence of international rankings, to issues of quality control, the branch campus phenomenon, and a myriad of other focused and fascinating inquiry. Dr. Lefebure joins New Books in Education for the interview. For questions or comments on the podcast, you can also find the host on Twitter at @PoliticsAndEd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherry Lee Mueller and Mark Overmann are the authors of Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development (Georgetown University Press 2014). Dr. Mueller has decades of international education experience, including past experience at Institute of International Education (IIE), the National Council for International Visitors (now Global Ties U.S.), and in the Fulbright Program. She is currently an Adjunct Professorial Lecturer at American University’s School of International Service. Mr. Overmann also has a considerable background in the field and is now Deputy Director of Alliance for International Cultural Exchange. This book provides tips, tools, and perspectives on the wide field of international education, exchange, and development. Through personal experience and extensive interviews of leading experts in various stages of their career, the authors provide successful road maps and building blocks for “idealists” looking to begin a career or to those who wish for a mid-career change (p. 1). Ranging from “identifying your cause” (p. 13), to tips for successfully networking, and a comprehensive guide to all the relevant organizations in the field, this book offers an impressive insight into a diverse and growing field. This is also the second edition of the book and newer innovations (social media) or landscape changes (economic downturn) have been added throughout the book, along with the timeless career advice. Dr. Mueller joins the New Books in Education podcast for the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherry Lee Mueller and Mark Overmann are the authors of Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development (Georgetown University Press 2014). Dr. Mueller has decades of international education experience, including past experience at Institute of International Education (IIE), the National Council for International Visitors (now Global Ties U.S.), and in the Fulbright Program. She is currently an Adjunct Professorial Lecturer at American University’s School of International Service. Mr. Overmann also has a considerable background in the field and is now Deputy Director of Alliance for International Cultural Exchange. This book provides tips, tools, and perspectives on the wide field of international education, exchange, and development. Through personal experience and extensive interviews of leading experts in various stages of their career, the authors provide successful road maps and building blocks for “idealists” looking to begin a career or to those who wish for a mid-career change (p. 1). Ranging from “identifying your cause” (p. 13), to tips for successfully networking, and a comprehensive guide to all the relevant organizations in the field, this book offers an impressive insight into a diverse and growing field. This is also the second edition of the book and newer innovations (social media) or landscape changes (economic downturn) have been added throughout the book, along with the timeless career advice. Dr. Mueller joins the New Books in Education podcast for the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices