Raven Showalter | Education Abroad

Student International Travel Considerations

Non-US Passport Holders: UVA students who are not U.S. passport holders should consult ISSP FAQs and UVA Federal Information to understand how changes to U.S. immigration policy could affect them. This includes guidance on the June 4th Presidential Proclamation restricting entry to the United States for nationals of 19 countries.

Safety Considerations due to Conflict in the Middle East: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Worldwide Caution directing travelers with U.S. affiliations to exercise increased caution worldwide, especially in the Middle East. UVA students should not book flights that travel through a country with a University Travel Restriction, State Department Level 3 or 4, or other restriction. Consult the ISO's Travel Alerts, Notices & Warning page for details.

Date: 7/29/26

Education Abroad Advisor & Program Manager

Raven Showalter joined UVA’s Education Abroad team in February 2025. A Virginia native, Raven has been in higher education for the past eight years and has worked as both an instructor and an administrator. Previously, Raven served as the Assistant Director of Global Engagement at Mary Baldwin University. Raven holds a B.A. in Asian Studies from Mary Baldwin University and a M.A. in International Studies from Old Dominion University. In 2021, she completed a graduate certification in Instructional Design and Technology through the University of Virginia. Previous international experiences include studying abroad in Kyoto, Japan and travelling in Japan, South Korea and Spain.

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