Embodying Presence: Mindfulness Strategies for Education Abroad

Friday, March 21, 2025

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM US EST

Location: Provincial South, 2nd floor

Session Leader(s)

Tanya Kramer (she/her/hers)

Associate Director of Global Engagement and Partnerships
North Dakota State
Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Handouts Slides

Presenter(s)

Anna Kelly (she/her/hers)

Civic Engagement and Partnership Manager
Minerva University, United States

Explore how mindfulness enhances teaching and learning in education abroad programs. This session provides practical strategies for integrating mindfulness into the curriculum and on-site to nurture students’ ability to manage stress, adapt to new cultures, and engage deeply in their studies. Learn techniques and overcome implementation challenges to create a supportive, reflective learning environment. Ideal for educators and program coordinators seeking to enrich the abroad experience.

Learning Objectives:

Engage in and learn to facilitate experiential learning activities that incorporate mindfulness practices.
Understand how practical mindfulness strategies can be integrated into education abroad program curriculum and on-site activities.
Learn how to create a contemplative and reflective learning environment that nurtures students' awareness of themselves, others, and the local context.
Gain insight into the latest research findings on contemplative education abroad.