Top 20 Study Abroad Tweeps on Twitter!
Twitter is the future... and international educators are not missing out! A perfect combination of subjectivity and objectivity, Twitter showcases the personality and emotion of a company, bridging the gap between a once disconnected business-consumer model. International educators recognize there is a population who are not just merely interested in knowing what's going on around the world, but are also wanting to take part in what's going on around the world.
Who does it best?
Be it for their interesting and informative posts, their general feel-good attitude, or their amazing ability to connect with their audience, these study abroad personas rank in as our top reads.
Name: @NAFSA
Followers: 4,791
Klout score: 47
What we love: For those interested in starting their own careers in international education, NAFSA is the place to turn to.
Name: @APIstudyabroad
Followers: 3,122
Klout score: 62
What we love: Independent study abroad company Academic Programs International (API) does a great job of interacting with their followers and sharing information above and beyond program promotion.
Name: @naultnathan
Followers: 430
Klout score: 40
What we love: Follow the creator of The Study Abroad Blog as he reflects on his many study abroad experiences. Fresh student perspective!
Name: @CEAstudyabroad
Followers: 2,832
Klout score: 39
What we love: CEA does an exceptionally good job of sharing the Twitter love - always acknowledging mentions, RT's, etc, CEA excels at engaging in conversation with their tweeps.
Name: @rmsylte
Followers: 1,603
Klout score: 60
What we love: Strategic communications from the Prairie to the World. Speaker / Trainer. NAFSAn. Related to real Norwegian Bachelor Farmers.
Name: @GlobalHigherEd
Followers: 3,291
Klout score: 53
What we love: Keeps followers up-to-date on the latest news concerning the globalization of higher education and global public policy.
Name: @MelibeeGlobalel
Followers: 247
Klout score: 40
What we love: Missy has had years of experience in international education, and offers consulting services to those new and old to the scene!
Name: @ISAabroad
Followers: 3,020
Klout score: 43
What we love: International Studies Abroad (ISA) is an independent study abroad company who do a great job of connecting with students and communicating their program information.
Name: @GLAbroad
Followers: 241
Klout score: 34
What we love: As the home for @AustraLearn, @AsiaLearn, @EuroLearn, @EuroScholars and @DegreesOverseas, this twitter-feed is jam packed with information.
Name: @WanderingEds
Followers: 5,764
Klout score: 61
What we love: Follow Dr. Jessica Voigts as she gives glimpses into the largest resource for travel guide reviews on the internet.
Name: @jeramyutgw
Followers: 510
Klout score: 58
What we love: Keep up to date on this @APIstudyabroad personality and study abroad champion.
Name: @LoveStudyAbroad
Followers: 995
Klout score: 46
What we love: Who doesn't love study abroad? She does, and we do too! Remember to also visit her blog for all kinds of study abroad goodness.
Name: @ttmharrison
Followers: 1,308
Klout score: 51
What we love: PR grad, wannabe time traveler working, passion for international education, social media, Scotland & #tea. Tiffany will always let you know what she's up to and what she's reading!
Name: @StudyAbroadAlum
Followers: 3,171
Klout score: 44
What we love: @StudyAbroadAlum connects those who've been abroad in an effort to build friendships and global citizenship.
Name: @GlobalChronicle
Followers: 3,099
Klout score: 56
What we love: Based out of Washington D.C., this Twitter feed shares news and information concerning US relations in international higher education.
Name: @GlobaLinksNews
Followers: 676
Klout score: 25
What we love: An extension of @GLAbroad, Stacey is an excellent source for general study abroad happenins' around the world.
Name: @ZacISAabroad
Followers: 258
Klout score: 31
What we love: Zac of @ISAabroad, is a self-dubbed "study abroad evangelist," and does a great job of getting the word out about study abroad events and activities happening even in the US.
Name: @InStudyAbroad
Followers: 969
Klout score: 30
What we love: This feed gives links to an updated-daily online news source, The Inside Study Abroad Round-Up, which features the best and latest news in study abroad.
Name: @DavidComp
Followers: 1,587
Klout score: 48
What we love: David works for an international higher education consulting company and offers valuable insights into life as a student or teacher abroad.
Name: @AbroadProblems
Followers: 169
Klout score: 33
What we love: This "just for fun" Twitter feed cracks jokes about the random and oftentimes amusing trials that can arise when spending time abroad.
Can I get a RETWEET?!
Are there any outstanding study abroad or international high education feeds we are missing? Be sure to let us know so we can continue to spread the Twitter love!















