Episode #352: Breaking Down Barriers to Study Abroad

Study abroad is a high-impact experience, but too many students who want to participate never make it through the process. Brooke Roberts of Via TRM discusses new data on where students drop out of the study abroad funnel and why cost, while an important barrier, isn't the whole story. She explores how cumbersome applications, duplicated information, limited resources, and other forms of friction can prevent students from participating—and how institutions can use data, technology, and more intentional touchpoints to make study abroad more accessible.

Guest Name: Brooke Roberts - Senior Vice President of Global Strategy and Engagement at Via TRM

Guest Social: LinkedIn

Guest Bio: Brooke Roberts is Senior Vice President of Global Strategy and Engagement at Via TRM, a leading software platform powering global experiences across higher education, and the founder of Inside Study Abroad, a career development platform and podcast for global education professionals. With over 20 years of experience leading global learning initiatives, Brooke has held leadership roles at Podium Education, Johnson County Community College, GoAbroad, CISabroad, the University of South Dakota, and others. Her work spans strategic growth, operations, program development, and brand strategy, focusing on advancing access to high-impact global experiences. She holds a BA in International Relations from Northeastern University and an MA in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. And yes, Brooke studied abroad in college (semesters in Switzerland, France, and England).

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