Hello STAMPED listeners; I know it’s been a while, but as Black history month 2023 comes to a close, I’m so excited share what’s been going on in my world! It’s been an extremely busy time, but one that’s been full of great things. In this quick update, I share information about my newly published article on Black travel, speaking engagements, and...STAMPED IS BACK! Be sure to add STAMPED to your list of favorite podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  YOU'VE BEEN STAMPED! Charis  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stamped/support ..read more

We're kicking off season 4 of STAMPED with a dynamic story from Candace Ricks! She opens the discussion by sharing the impact of her family on her decision to travel, paying special homage grandmother! Pick a destination, Candace has probably been there; building relationships with people in each place was a treasured take away from her time abroad.  In this episode we're discussing study abroad, teaching abroad, serving as an au pair, and taking a radical sabbatical. Even more important is our discussion on wellness and intentional reflection.  Enjoy...a Series of YES You've Been ST ..read more

Hello and welcome back to another season of STAMPED! By now schools are back in full swing and the start of this episode makes our third fall semester ? I guess you could say this is our junior year! This year we hope to build out STAMPED in a way that provides more foundational information on study abroad while continuing to share impactful international education stories! So for today we’re starting off with the basics. 1. What is study abroad? 2. What types of study abroad exist? 3. Where can you learn more? Be sure to share this episode with someone you think needs to study abroad (or thei ..read more

STAMPED is pleased to welcome Tyvi Small, Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Engagement at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.  Our interview starts with Tyvi's early travel experiences as well as his introduction to the world of study abroad! He recounted that while in undergrad he was very engaged in various campus programs, but the one thing he didn't do was study abroad. Now, a higher education professional, Tyvi works diligently to provide international opportunities for all students.  During this episode we discuss study abroad as one of AAC&U's High Impact Practices and w ..read more

It is my pleasure to welcome Phelicia Price to STAMPED! I love when the experiences of friends and family align with the mission of STAMPED. Phelicia has been a dear friend of mine for roughly 20 years, so it was only natural that I wanted to share her story on STAMPED. While obtaining a second bachelor’s degree, she did something rare…she read her email (lol). On that particularly day she found exiting news, an email about a study abroad program to Italy offered by the communication’s department at East Carolina University. She shared the opportunity with her parents and with their assistance ..read more

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Devin Walker, Director of Global Leadership and Social Impact at the University of Texas at Austin. Devin is also the CEO and founder of The World Walker Foundation, a 501(c) (3), which provides educational and financial resources to help students of the African diaspora participate in service-learning trips to the African diaspora. Early travel experiences facilitated by his parents spurred his interest in people and places. He says with each trip his confidence grew as a result of the exposure he gained a new outlook on the world. During this episode, D ..read more

Moving abroad comes with a lot of adjustments. From learning a new language to making new friends the early days can be a bit traumatic. In Part II of Facing Fears Kenny describes his early experiences living in China and the adjustments he had to make to successfully navigate his new home. Towards the end of the convo, we dive into his entrepreneurial journey. It’s one thing to start your own business in the States, but could you imagine starting one in a foreign country? Well Kenny used his skills in education, policy, and HR to open a consulting and management company where he helps people ..read more

You may remember our guest Kenneth (Kenny) Taylor from our episode "Quarantine Conversations". As we shared last year, we had such a good time catching up, we ended up on the phone for 3 hours!! Our chat was too good not to share, so we're offering it in small doses throughout the month of February.  Kenny's story brings a new set of identities to our STAMPED stories. This episode, "Facing Fear" is an open and honest conversation about life as a Black gay man and how these identities played into his decision to move abroad. Two of Kenny's mottos are "live your most authentic life" an ..read more

Hello and happy first day of September!  If you've been following our journey you know that we had the opportunity to pitch STAMPED at the Diversity Abroad conference. Even better than pitching was actually winning 3rd place! For those who weren't able to attend, I thought it would be fun to share my pitch with you. In this version I took the liberty of explaining things in a little more detail but overall this is the pitch! Again it was such an honor to present at the Diversity Abroad Innovation Competition. Thank you to Andrew Gordan and the DA staff as well as CAPA who sponsored the co ..read more

Growing up in a military family, traveling was something Alieshia was accustomed to doing, so when the opportunities presented itself in the form of a high school trip to Paris, she jumped at the opportunity. Once in college, she knew she wanted to travel to a Spanish speaking country, but hadn't thought about doing so to earn academic credit. Fortunately, a representative came to one of her classes to talk about a study abroad program to Panama. This presentation coupled with insights she gained from previous participants was enough to seal the deal! During the summer after her junior year, s ..read more