International Student and Scholar Services

Dana Wilkie
For the spouses and children of international scholars and students, life in the United States often requires an adjustment period. To ease the transition, ISSS offices can start providing much-needed support to dependents from the beginning.
Jill Welch
The latest updates and developments from NAFSA staff.
Charlotte West
With the growing number of international students on some campuses, educators are rethinking—and expanding—the role of campus writing centers.
Charlotte West
Despite some perceptions that they are better off financially than their domestic peers, international students in the United States are not immune to food and housing insecurity. Institutions are developing programs and resources to help international students succeed when they experience
Karen Doss Bowman
Postgraduate employability tops most international students’ list of criteria when choosing a country or institution for their studies. In the United States, how are institutions meeting students’ expectations around career prospects?
Karen Doss Bowman
The United States remains the top destination for international students—and they arrive with high expectations for academic success, professional development, and personal growth. Are U.S. institutions meeting these expectations?
Karen Doss Bowman
All-women’s colleges cultivate confidence and leadership skills in international students.
News and updates from the world of international education.
With a growing economy, nascent middle class, and the fifth-largest population in the world, Indonesia makes a rich potential recruiting and partnership destination, but a closer look at some key numbers reveals a more nuanced picture.
Menachem Wecker
Institutions are finding that the solution to retaining international student lies in thorough preparation, attending to international students’ specific practical needs, and properly leveraging expertise.