From Chaos to Stability. Are We Entering a New International Student Order?
This is an interesting read about the current landscape of international education and the changing regulations impacting students destination choices. As we all know, there have been significant policy changes in Australia and Canada involving student caps and high visa denials. At the same time, more countries are putting in place strategies to become attractive alternatives for potential students.
“As always, there are no easy answers or directions. International students are indeed a welcome contribution to society, the economy, and academia, and can bring a positive contribution to knowledge diplomacy. However, risks and negative implications are also clear: increased economic dependence; lack of quality education and services; brain drain; and overrepresentation of students from one or two countries in the classroom. The way forward has to be found in comprehensive strategies involving all stakeholders and allowing for diverse and flexible solutions for different programmes and institutional and regional contexts.”
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US Sees Continued Growth in International Applications
We are always on the lookout for international student numbers. IIE is well-known for their snapshots and in this latest issue, they show that there continues to be growth in the US, but it has slowed for 2024/25.
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International Students Share Diverse Views on 2024 US Elections
For those of us who have been around US elections for a while, we often take for granted just how lucky we are to have the ability to participate in our democracy. From our local municipalities to the federal government, we have a say in who serves. This isn’t the case for many international students who come to study in the US. It’s important for us to engage with our students; their insights offer a valuable perspective on the global impact of American politics.
“From a student’s perspective, I like the way U.S. elections are conducted. There’s a lot of media coverage, and efforts to get voters registered and informed are commendable.” “In the United States, people sometimes feel like their voice doesn’t matter, but I have experienced actual fear of vocalizing what I believed. This country does feel like there is room for conversation and debate in a way that I didn’t really get when I was in Syria.”
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