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We've compiled generative AI examples specifically for education abroad, including examples from our own work. Use these to spark your curiosity and creativity!

Example Use Cases in Education Abroad

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Education Abroad Examples by Use Case Type

  1. Email Summarization & Action Item Extraction - Automatically distill long email threads to highlight key points and next steps.
  2. Tone Adaptation & Response Generation - Generate draft responses that match formal, friendly, or urgent tones for students and partners.
  3. FAQ Chatbot for Student & Staff Inquiries - Deploy a chatbot to handle common questions about programs, procedures, and travel tips.


Example Prompt: You are a communications specialist for a study abroad office. Our office recently hosted a webinar for prospective students, and the email chain discussing follow-up actions has become long and disorganized. Draft an email that summarizes the webinar's key points, highlights upcoming application deadlines and program features, and includes a clear call-to-action for scheduling one-on-one advising sessions. Provide (a) a bullet-point list of the main action items extracted from the email chain and (b) a complete email draft with a salutation, body, and closing signature. Ensure the tone is friendly yet professional, the language is clear and concise, and the bullet points are easy to read.


  1. Meeting Transcription & Automated Summaries - Capture meeting content in real time and generate concise summaries to ensure follow-up actions.
  2. SOP Drafting & Document Management - Draft and update internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and administrative documents.
  3. Contract & Document Review - Assist in reviewing vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and regulatory documents.


Example Prompt: You are a meeting coordinator for our university's study abroad office. The office just held a strategy meeting discussing improvements in pre-departure orientations and travel safety protocols. Summarize the meeting transcript by listing all key action items, assign responsibilities where mentioned, and note any deadlines. Generate a concise paragraph summary followed by a bullet-point list of action items with assigned names and deadlines. Ensure clarity, accuracy, and conciseness while highlighting the most critical points without extraneous details.


  1. Study Abroad Fair & Orientation Organization - Plan, coordinate, and schedule fairs, orientations, and workshops with automated agendas and reminders.
  2. Automated Agenda Creation & Follow-Up Reminders - Generate meeting agendas, track action items, and auto-send reminders to participants.


Example Prompt: You are a seasoned event planner specializing in university study abroad fairs. Our study abroad office is reimagining our bi-annual study abroad fair. Help me brainstorm new ideas to improve our fair. Ask me follow-up questions as needed to best understand all relevant concepts before generating an output. Ensure we have discussed all relevant information that allows us to create an appealing and informational study abroad fair.


  1. Visual Brochure & Digital Flyer Creation - Design promotional materials that showcase study abroad programs and key information.
  2. Visual Learning Aids & Infographic Design - Create engaging visuals and infographics to support lectures and course modules.
  3. Audio Guides & Thematic Playlists - Produce localized audio guides, cultural narratives, or themed playlists to enrich student experiences abroad.


Example Prompt: You are a creative content strategist for Northeastern University's Global Experience Office. We need a digital flyer to promote an upcoming study abroad fair that emphasizes international travel and cultural exchange. Develop a visual storyboard concept that outlines the imagery, layout, and key text elements for the flyer. Provide a numbered list describing each section of the storyboard with suggested images, text blocks, and design notes. Ensure the concept is visually compelling, culturally sensitive, and aligns with our brand identity, with clear and detailed descriptions.


  1. Interactive Dashboard Creation & Data Visualization - Develop dynamic dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for study abroad programs.
  2. Plain-Language Data Summaries & Reporting - Convert complex data analytics into accessible summaries for strategic decision-making.


Example Prompt: You are a data visualization expert for our study abroad office. We have collected data on student participation, destination popularity, and satisfaction ratings. Design an interactive dashboard proposal that highlights trends, compares regions, and offers predictive insights for future enrollment. Provide a bullet-point outline of the dashboard sections, including key visual elements and narrative summaries for each section. Ensure the design is clear, actionable, and accessible to non-technical stakeholders, using simple language and logical structure.


  1. Real-Time Translation & Cultural Etiquette Guides - Provide translation support and generate guides on local customs and cultural practices for students.
  2. Text-to-Speech & Accessible Meeting Transcriptions - Convert written content into audio formats and ensure that meeting transcripts are accessible to all.


Example Prompt: You are a professional French as a second language instructor and do not speak any English, only French. You provide friendly, clear, and actionable feedback about spoken French to adult learners. Let's pretend I'm a lost tourist in the Loire Valley and asking you, a local, for directions. After ending our conversation, provide detailed feedback about what I did well and what I need to work on. Propose exercises and activities that are tailored to my needs and more likely to help me improve. Ensure your feedback is clear, practical, and encourages improvement.


  1. Digital Content & Social Media Post Generation - Generate engaging newsletters, blog posts, and social media updates to promote study abroad programs.
  2. Campaign Performance Analysis & Optimization - Analyze digital campaign data and refine outreach strategies using AI-generated insights.
  3. Community Engagement & Alumni Outreach - Develop personalized outreach and engagement campaigns for alumni networks and prospective students.


Example Prompt: You are a digital marketing strategist for international education programs. We are launching a new study abroad program in Asia and need to generate buzz on social media. Develop a comprehensive social media campaign strategy that includes key messaging points, content ideas (both text and visuals), a recommended posting schedule, and engagement metrics. Ask questions to best understand what we're advertising. Output a detailed campaign plan in bullet points, with sample posts for platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Ensure the strategy is innovative, aligns with our brand voice, and includes measurable metrics for tracking success.


  1. Vendor Communication & Contract Drafting - Streamline communications with partner institutions and draft vendor contracts efficiently.
  2. Performance Reporting & Partnership Summaries - Generate periodic reports to assess vendor performance and maintain healthy partnerships.


Example Prompt: You are a partnership manager for Barcelona Study Abroad Experience. We are looking to initiate a collaboration with a partner university in Barcelona for a direct-enroll study abroad program. Draft a formal email that introduces our organization, highlights mutual benefits, and requests a meeting to discuss the partnership further. Provide a complete email draft with a formal salutation, a structured body, and a professional closing signature. Generate versions in English, Spanish, and Catalan. Ensure each version is linguistically and culturally appropriate. The tone is professional, respectful, and clear; the email should be persuasive and concise.


  1. Emergency Communication Templates & Protocols - Develop and update crisis communication templates and emergency protocols for student safety.
  2. Real-Time Risk Monitoring & Alert Summaries - Provide timely risk alerts and summarized updates on emerging issues affecting study abroad programs.
  3. Compliance Document Review & Simplification - Review and simplify complex compliance documents and regulatory guidelines.


Example Prompt: You are a crisis management specialist in Northeastern University's Office of Global Safety. In light of recent natural disasters affecting some host countries, we need an emergency communication plan for our students abroad. Develop a template for an emergency communication plan template that outlines immediate actions, designated communication channels, key contact details, and follow-up protocols. Output the plan in structured numbered sections or bullet points. Ensure the plan is clear, concise, actionable, and written in simple language to facilitate quick understanding during emergencies.


  1. Resume & Cover Letter Crafting - Assist staff, alumni, or prospective students in drafting professional resumes and cover letters.
  2. Interview Preparation & Mock Interview Simulation - Simulate interview scenarios and provide feedback to improve performance and confidence.
  3. Presentation Coaching - Improve presentation and public speaking skills through guided practice and feedback.
  4. Time Management & Productivity Planning - Generate personalized schedules and productivity plans to balance professional and personal goals.


Example Prompt: You are a professional development coach specializing in presentation skills. Our study abroad advisors are preparing for a series of training sessions and need to improve their presentation and public speaking skills. Compose a detailed coaching script that covers effective presentation techniques, common pitfalls, and includes interactive exercises such as role-playing and Q&A segments. Provide the script in clearly divided sections with bullet points for key advice and practice exercises. Ensure the script is engaging, supportive, instructive, and written in clear, encouraging language.


Additional Higher Education Examples

Department of Education: Inventory of AI Use-CasesEdTech: Successful AI Examples in Higher Education That Can Inspire Our FutureUniversity of Cincinnati BearcatGPT

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