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Four Couples Share How International Education Brought Them Together
This Valentine’s Day, an "entrepreneurial power couple," two "e-pals" and others told Sophie Hogan of The PIE News how they found each other through international study. (February 2024)
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International Student Enrollment May Be on Rebound Worldwide
Data from Project Atlas, which has tracked international student mobility since 2001, shows that more students are resuming studies abroad after the pandemic.
According to University World News, “Rebounds of international student numbers in 2022 and 2023, particularly in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, as reported in Project Atlas, indicate that the global total may again accelerate.” (February 2024)
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Economic Pressures Threaten US Land-Grant Universities
Land-grant universities were established in the United States more than 160 years ago to provide higher education to citizens with an emphasis on practical skills, especially agriculture and mechanics.
The University Herald explains how budget decisions and political concerns are putting pressure on these American institutions. (February 2024)
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Tips for Getting Through US Student Visa Interview
International students wanting to study in the United States should start the visa application process right away, read instructions carefully and be careful filling out forms.
Financial Express has compiled tips to help potential students navigate the visa application and interview process. (February 2024)
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These Jobs Pay More Than $100,000 to Bachelor-Degree Holders
Among the list: actuaries, art directors, human resources managers, and petroleum engineers.
See the full list from Sarah Wood in US News & World Report. (February 2024)