Hallo, and greetings from Motel One Berlin-Bellevue, where we are staying during our time in Berlin! I am Melissa Welshans (she/her), assistant director of Syracuse University’s Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) and the first volunteer blogger of this study tour. So, what were today’s highlights? For most of us, the biggest highlight was safely arriving in Germany in time to check in to our hotel and join the group for a welcome dinner at 5:30 pm local time. And I am happy to report, that we made it! My own journey began early on Saturday, May 11th. This is [...]

Hard to believe 30 NAFAns from across the country are already starting to depart for Berlin to begin the long-awaited 2024 Germany/Austria Study Tour! Almost a year ago to the day, the first questions were asked: Is NAFA ready to re-start Study Tours? Would we find people to plan it and get enough member interest? Could we keep the tour fee reasonable despite inflation? What about adding Austria (and Slovakia) to the mix even though it means a longer stay and slightly higher cost? The answer to everything has been a resounding YES. Planning has been led by Study Tour Committee [...]