As the number of globally displaced people continues to grow, the scope of international education, and international educators’ standards of care, should expand to include refugees and at-risk migrants.
Recruitment professionals at institutions in top destination countries share the factors that inform their recruitment and admissions strategies, including government goals for drawing international students.
Though many international offices chase an elusive adviser-to-student ratio standard, variables unique to each institution and its international student population determine the proper advising caseload.
Reentry programming helps students process their experiences, transition back to life on their home campus, translate new skills to career opportunities, and even extend the marketing efforts of education abroad offices.
The numbers are clear: international students are assets to academic and scientific innovation, public diplomacy, economic vitality, and national security. Behind the numbers are personal stories of students who attribute their success to studying in the United States.
As the prevalence of mental health issues climbs among college-aged populations, institutions are increasingly focused on the mental health and well-being of both inbound and outbound students.
Nigeria is home to a growing youth population and expanding middle class—putting higher education, both at home and abroad, within reach for more Nigerians than ever before.