STUDY ABROAD SMARTER SUMMIT
The Study Abroad Smarter Summit
October 26 - November 7, 2026
Hosted by Dr. Kristina Wachter
Day 3: Find Your Fit.
Fund Your Adventure.
Jason Moore
Jason spent over a decade as a nomad before eventually moving abroad to to live in Oslo, Norway. He is the founder and host of the Zero To Travel Podcast which has been downloaded 14 million times and his work has been featured in The NY Times, Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, and Forbes. His mission is to help people travel the world on their terms, no matter what their situation or experience.
Angela Schaffer
Executive Director
The Fund for Education Abroad
aschaffer@fundforeducationabroad.org
Angela (Angie) Schaffer is a grant whisperer, fundraiser, educator, scholarship champion, executive, entrepreneur, social justice advocate, and parent with more than two decades of experience in international education and exchange. A first-generation college graduate from Baltimore, Maryland, Angie holds a B.A. in International Relations from Goucher College, where she worked in both advancement and study abroad. She started her career in education abroad at the University of Maryland, and holds an M.A. in International Education Policy. A Fulbright alum, she serves as Vice Chair of the Council at the Forum on Education Abroad and has led programs and workshops in Japan, India, South Africa, Rwanda and Mauritius. Angie received the 2026 NAFSA Award Impact in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Education.
Join Dr. Kristina Wachter, founder of Cross Culture Connections, for an interactive exploration of how to become a more intentional, culturally aware traveler. Through guided reflection and practical exercises, you'll discover how your personal values, beliefs, and experiences shape the way you see the world. Learn how to challenge assumptions, develop cultural intelligence, and create meaningful connections that transform travel into a life-changing experience.
Angela Schaffer💰 Scholarship Spotlight: The Gilman Scholarship
Dreaming of studying abroad but worried about the cost? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers eligible U.S. undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grants up to $5,000 to study or intern abroad! Discover how this opportunity can help make your international education dreams a reality.