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Testimonials from TDU 2014

Why should you attend?  See what our past attendees have said about their experiences.

"The Terra Dotta User Conference was a great experience. It has helped me to better understand the functionality and how to set up the software to work for me. I have been using the software for about a year now, and after the conference I feel that I will be able to improve the user experience for our students."

-- Andy Kent, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
 

"The TD User Conference is always a huge learning experience. I leave the conference full of ideas and renewed knowledge. Not only is it a great learning conference, it is the funnest (is that a word?) and most enjoyable conference I have had the pleasure of attending. I have attended the conference ever since we started using TDS and I fully intend to attend for many years to come."

-- Christina Briglin, SUNY Oswego
 

"Once again I have returned to the office with new ideas, new strategies and new friends in the field of international education. Thank you!"

-- Douglas M. Upton, Colleges of the Fenway, Inc.
 

"This conference is life-changing! Even though I've been using TDS every day for a while now, I learned so many things! I came back wanting to re-vamp everything!"

-- Erin Kunert, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
 

"The Terra Dotta User Conference was an excellent opportunity to refresh my software skills while also learning new features and tricks to get the most effective and efficient utilization out of our site."

-- Elizabeth Davis, Kent State University
 

"As a new user of Terra Dotta, attending the conference was immensely helpful! It was valuable to learn not only the basic functionality, but to learn how advanced users utilize the software in their own unique ways and where my office can eventually go with the software. The client presentations and opportunity to network were incredibly valuable in terms of being able to hear and see concrete examples of the challenges, processes and successes of colleagues in the field."

-- Eric Phamdo, University of Rochester
 

"The conference was very helpful and gave me an in-depth view at some of the software tools that I had not previously used. I now have so many ideas that it is a little overwhelming to think about implementing everything!!"

-- Gail Gilbert, Marquette University
 

"Each time I have gone to the conference I have learned a new way to use the software or a new feature that I can implement. It makes it seem like I have brand new software to work with, but really I am just learning more and more about what the software can do and what I can make it do. The best part about the conference is the access to other users who are getting creative with their use of Terra Dotta and the access to the support team who can walk you through problems or how to use certain features of the website!"

-- Heather Elam, Carroll University
 

"New to the software, the conference was essential for me. I am already planning how to send more of our staff next year so they can reap the benefits of the conference and collaboration among attendees!"

-- Jeffrey Simpson, Oklahoma State University
 

"For a first-year user, this conference was indispensable both in terms of practical suggestions on how to better manage and organize your site, but also for the acquisition of future higher ed connections."

-- Matt Stevens, UGA Costa Rica
 

"This is like my eighth conference and I am still finding it knowledgeable and useful. With the new upgrades and hearing how other people use the different areas always gives me ideas on how to change things on our campus. Just being around other people who use the same software is so beneficial."

-- Joyce Kenison, Dartmouth College
 

"I look forward to this conference every year, and it always exceeds my expectations. Having the opportunity to network and enhance our TD software is extremely beneficial."

-- Korbin Dimmick, Auburn University
 

"You can always learn something new at the Terra Dotta User Conference, no matter what level of experience you have with the software. Between sessions that cater to a variety of experience levels to the conversations you can have with your colleagues, the conference is invaluable in my opinion."

-- Katherine Pazda, University of Tampa
 

"As a new TD user, the conference was a great place to network and learn how others utilize TD. The connections I made will help me as JMU gets TD up and running. I feel confident that I can ask questions and receive valuable insights from the people I meet at the conference."

-- Jonathan Kratz, James Madison University
 

"As part of a university that has just signed on and still has to build anything in the software, this was a great experience for networking, getting an introduction to the first steps, and considering how we can expand use of the software once we're past the initial launch. You do have to be prepared for experiencing information overload, but it's a great way to get a grasp of the vocabulary and set expectations for the first few months' work."

-- Mary Burns, Binghamton University, SUNY
 

"The Terra Dotta User Conference is the best opportunity you have as a client to take your understanding and usage of TDS to the next level. I always leave TDU with new ideas, with a greater understanding of what to expect in the new version, and a stack of business cards of new colleagues that gave me inspiration or with whom I'd like to learn more from. It is an opportunity that study abroad offices, risk managers, and supporting IT staff shouldn't miss."

-- Andrew Fromknecht, The George Washington University
 

"The Terra Dotta User Conference offered a thorough introduction to the software and its applications for study abroad management. It provided a solid foundation for building and maintaining our website using best practices. Additionally, it was wonderful to meet the members of the TD team as well as other professionals in the industry who are working with the software. The opportunity to discuss with colleagues about their experiences using the software was invaluable."

-- Rachel Spollett, Fairfield University
 

"This was my first TDU Conference and I was very impressed! I learned a lot and came away with some great ideas. Thank you!"

-- Sarah DeNapoli, George Washington University
 

"The TD User Conference was wonderful. I love the mix of training sessions and client presentations. I came away from the conference with a long list of new ideas to better utilize the software on our campus. I was able to put much of what I learned into immediate use upon returning to the office. The conference offers sessions for every type of user. I learned new things at every session I attended."

-- Sharon Gosz, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
 

"Even if you've been using Terra Dotta software for a number of years, attending the user conference is extremely helpful for learning about new features in the upcoming version upgrade, hearing ways that other campuses are using the software, and gathering ideas about how your office or institution can expand use of the software."

-- Raissa Schnitzius, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
 

"I always enjoy attending the Terra Dotta conferences. It allows me to learn best (and sometimes worst) practices and to exchange ideas with fellow users."

-- Christian Speedling, SUNY New Paltz