Episodes

🎙️ 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...

🎙️ 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...

In this podcast episode, Jason Hall shares his career journey from tech to higher ed, discussing both the challenges and joys along the way. He gives a shout-out to INTO Global, talks about the changing landscape for Pathways Providers post-COVID, and highlights the Globe Trotters United Facebook group and his famous visa appointment wait times spreadsheet. The episode delves into the topic of AI and cheating, covering how-to-cheat videos, false accusations against second-language learners, crafting effective AI prompts, and using AI tools to prevent cheating. Finally, the discussion turns to the impact of AI in admissions, addressing issues like overcoming language barriers for parents, replacing cumbersome chat flow spreadsheets, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through AI, and emphasizing the continued need for human engagement in the admissions process.

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp EdUp International Episode 4, part 2 of a two-part episode. YOUR guest is ⁠June Sadowski-Devarez⁠, retired founder and President of International Education Training Services. YOUR guest host is ⁠Jesse Ruhl⁠, of SEVIS Training & Consulting LLC. YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at ⁠⁠⁠Touro University⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: J...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp Episode 3 is a two-part episode of EdUp International, YOUR guest is June Sadowski-Devarez, retired founder and President of International Education Training Services. YOUR special guest host is Jesse Ruhl, of SEVIS Training & Consulting Ltd (https://seviseducation.com). YOUR host is ⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at ⁠⁠Touro University⁠⁠ YOUR sponsor is ⁠⁠Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In Episode 2 of EdUp International, YOUR guest is ⁠Jim McLaughlin⁠, Assistant Vice President of Community Development, Outreach & Parternship at at ⁠IC3⁠ (International Career and College Counseling). YOUR special student guest is ⁠Nazokat Samandarova⁠, Touro University international student and future software engineer professional from Turkmenistan, here to tell us her story about the power of trained counseling. YOUR host is ⁠James Shafer⁠, Director of Inte...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this inaugural episode of #EdUp International, YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. LaNitra Berger⁠, President & Chair of the Board of Directors at ⁠NAFSA⁠⁠, & Associate Professor, History & Art History & Director of the African & African American Studies Program at ⁠George Mason University⁠ YOUR guest co-host is ⁠Benjamin Waxman⁠, CEO of ⁠International Education Advantage⁠ (INTEAD). YOUR host is ⁠James Shafer⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & En...