Strategic Travel for International Educators: Perfecting the Art of the Site Visit (feat. Ehren Kuzekov)

What happens when a site visit becomes the catalyst for strategic innovation? In this episode, Ehren Kuzekov, Director of Study Abroad at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), shares how GVSU is reimagining access through strategic cohort programs in Spain, Costa Rica, and South Korea. Ehren reflects on the 2024 Group Site Visit experience lead by WorldStrides and the collaborative campus work that followed. From student support programs to GVSU’s study abroad mascot “Wander,” this episode explores how intentional design and on-the-ground insight can drive powerful transformation.