Episodes

In this episode of EdUp International, we’re joined by two powerhouses in international enrollment management: Clay Harmon, Executive Director of AIRC (The Association of International Enrollment Management), and George Kacenga, Vice President of Enrollment Management at William Paterson University in New Jersey. We’ll explore: 🌏 Their journeys as leaders in international enrollment management, highlighting Clay’s deep expertise on China and George’s mastery of enrollment management. 🌟 ...

🎙️ EdUp International is back with Part 2! 🚀 Join us for the conclusion of the Study New York Roundtable on International Student Recruitment, where the insights keep flowing! Your host, James Shafer, once again teams up with an amazing panel led by Tricia Herritt of Buffalo State and featuring:🌟 Amanda Stevens from the Culinary Institute of America🌟 Jennifer Kenyon from SUNY Geneseo🌟 Freddy Cicchetti from Long Island University. In this episode, we unpack even more recruitment strategi...

🎙️ Welcome to Season 2 of EdUp International! 🚀 We’re kicking things off with an incredible two-part Study New York Roundtable on International Student Recruitment! Your host, James Shafer, is joined by a stellar panel led by Tricia Herritt of Buffalo State, featuring:🌟 Amanda Stevens from the Culinary Institute of America🌟 Jennifer Kenyon from SUNY Geneseo🌟 Freddy Cicchetti from Long Island University. This dynamic conversation dives into the latest in international recruitment strateg...

🚀 Season 2 of EdUp International is on fire! 🎙️ Join your host, James Shafer, for an inspiring Episode 2 featuring two extraordinary guests from One To World: Marisa Silva, Senior Director of Membership & Programs, and Deepesh Dhingra, Executive Director. In this episode, discover: 🌍 The journeys that led Marisa and Deepesh into international education and nonprofit work. 🤝 How One to World’s impactful programs, such as Thanksgiving with a Host Family, and participation in intercultural confer...

🚀 Season 2 of EdUp International is here! 🎙️ Join me, James Shafer, as I kick off the first episode of Season 2 with special guest Dhruv Mohan, Manager of International Recruitment at Western Continuing Studies of Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. With over a decade of experience in student recruitment for top institutes in Canada and Australia, Dhruv brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. Not only has he led student-centric projects in collaboration with NDTV (Indi...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 12 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! I’m your host James Shafer, joined by Shaun Carver, Executive Director at International House at UC Berkeley. Shaun has served in several leadership positions in international education, including stints in Beijing and Shanghai, and he is currently pursuing his doctorate in education (Ed.D.) at the University of Southern California. In this episode: 🌟Shaun shares the rich history of International House, star...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 11 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! I’m your host James Shafer, joined by Sara Schmitt, COO and Cofounder at Adro. Sara is also a philanthropist, business advisor, and graduate-level educator. In this episode: 🌟Sara addresses banking and finance barriers, scams, and tips for establishing credit for international students. 🌟Learn about good and bad financial habits and how international offices can help students establish the good habits, with...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 10 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! I’m your host James Shafer. Your guest is Cassandra Wong. Cassandra is an international marketing consultant and former Head of Marketing at New York Language Center, a proprietary language school that has built a thriving social media presence. We conclude the episode with SEVIS Education Insights with Jesse, where Jesse Ruhl of SEVIS Education and Consulting looks at F1 transfer issues and the transfer rele...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! I’m your host James Shafer. Your guest is Ward Deutschman. Ward is an expert in accreditation for higher education institutions and in international student regulations and in international student & scholar offices. We conclude the episode with our 2nd installment of SEVIS Education Insights with Jesse, where Jesse Ruhl of SEVIS Education and Consulting takes a deep dive into immigrant vs non-immigrant in...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 8 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! New! Our first video episode! Watch Episode 8 on Spotify on your phone (search "EdUp International"), or on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheEdUpInternationalPodcast. I’m your host James Shafer. Your guest co-host is Nichole Barbé, a leading higher education consultant for international student marketing and recruiting. Your special guest is Robert Sovik, Founder and Director of Harpier, ...

🎙️ Ready to elevate your understanding of international student and scholar visa regulations? Welcome to Episode 7 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! In this episode, we bring back the dynamic Jesse Ruhl, President of SEVIS Education & Consulting LLC, a true authority in F1 & J1 regulations training. Hosted by YOUR guide, James Shafer, this installment unveils a groundbreaking segment: SEVIS Education Insights with Jesse! 🌟 The PDSO (Principal Designated School Offici...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp with EdUp International Episode 6. YOUR guest is Dr. Jennifer Fullick, Director for Health, Safety, and Security at the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA), providing Future-Focused Study Abroad solutions. YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠⁠⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Touro University⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, we chat about: The "early and honest" communication philosophy of IFSA STEM students embracing Study Abroad...and getting their S...