How Study Abroad Prepares Students for the Future of Work with Melissa Torres

🌍 How do you ensure quality and safety in study abroad programs worldwide? ✈️

With over 800 institutional members representing 90% of U.S. students studying abroad, the Forum on Education Abroad sets the standards for international education. From establishing best practices to addressing emerging challenges like political polarization and technological disruption, the organization shapes how millions of students experience global education.

🎙️ In the latest episode of International Business Today, host Paula Caligiuri sits down with Melissa Torres, President & CEO of the Forum on Education Abroad, to explore:

🎯 How standards development ensures quality and safety in international education 🌟 Managing risk and liability across diverse global programs and providers 📚 Creating transformational learning experiences that bridge cultural divides 🚀 Addressing modern challenges from political tensions to technological change

💡 Whether you're in higher education administration, international program development, or student services, this episode reveals how industry standards protect students while enabling life-changing educational experiences abroad.

About the guest: Melissa Torres is President & CEO of the Forum on Education Abroad, with two decades of experience in higher education and program development. She previously served as Vice President for Academic Programs at IES Abroad, supervising 36 international study centers across Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Her experience includes leadership roles at Brown University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and The Ohio State University, plus consulting work at Accenture and Global Vision International.

Learn more about Melissa Torres: https://www.forumea.org/the-forum-team.html https://www.forumea.org/education-abroad-the-career-catalyst.htmlForum on Education Abroad: https://www.forumea.org/

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