Study Abroad’s Supposed to be Fun: Centering Joy in Our Work as International Educators (feat. Marnie Nelson)

In our latest episode, host Zac Macinnes is joined by Marnie Nelson, the Director of Global Experiences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a discussion on how, in the realm of international education, the pursuit of joy might seem secondary to compliance and risk management. However, as Marnie reveals in her insightful conversation, fostering joy is essential for transformative study abroad experiences. Tune in as we explore how educators can integrate joy into the study abroad journey, ensuring that students not only learn academically but also grow personally.