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50-Minute Sessions

Shared Interest (SI)

The Green Equation: The Impact of Sustainability on Student Choices

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Student choices are focusing on sustainability and “going green," from fashion and food to cars and technology, and international education is no different. This session explores how sustainability affects students’ international education choices. Examining trends and data, it provides insights and strategies for institutions and providers to attract inbound and outbound eco-conscious students.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand key sustainability factors influencing student choices in international education and explore current trends and data that highlight the growing importance of sustainability for both out-bound and in-bound students.
  • Develop strategies to integrate sustainability into program offerings and marketing efforts to attract eco-conscious students as well as advocate to providers for more sustainable practices.
  • Create actionable plans for incorporating sustainability into programs and institutional strategies.
  • Through case studies, assess the success of institutions that have effectively integrated sustainability into their programs and identify best practices and potential pitfalls.