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Via in the Field: Inside the OSAC Academic Sector Committee Meeting

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One might think from the name that a meeting of the OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) Academic Sector Committee would showcase a rigid bureaucracy, particularly given its connection with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) and security professionals from U.S. Department of State.

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Parent Perspective: Navigating & Supporting My Daughter’s Study Abroad Journey

AIFS Abroad

I wish we had done more research on the most cost-effective ways to access money abroad. Were there any safety concerns or cultural differences that you wish you had been more aware of before your student went abroad? Managing finances abroad was trickier than anticipated. Additionally, the language barrier was a concern.

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The Ultimate A to Z NYC Student Housing 37-Step Checklist!

Student Housing Works

Well, let’s face it: you’ve got to secure NYC student housing. Because it’s easy to get overwhelmed with what seems like an endless list of tasks, decisions and choices swirling around your head when it comes to securing your Manhattan student housing. Examine local neighborhoods and research differences. Security & Privacy.

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20+ Questions to Ask When Choosing an Internship Program Provider

AIFS Abroad

Does the internship program provider prioritize health and safety? You need to ensure that the internship program provider you choose has comprehensive health and safety protocols, and communicates them clearly. Your safety abroad should be their #1 priority. Another internship program provider’s fees may not.

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California universities launch abortion services

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Bartow said that those funds were used for everything from new security to ensure student safety to better signage to help students more easily locate their campus’s health center. In the report, some campuses reference purchasing new security cameras.

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