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Studying abroad is poised to make a post-pandemic comeback – here are 5 questions students who plan to study overseas should ask

Feb 13, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

Before the pandemic struck in 2020, the number of U.S. students studying abroad had been pretty much rising steadily each year. The global spread of COVID-19, however, brought the steady growth in study abroad to a screeching halt in early 2020. Continue Reading Studying abroad is poised to make a post-pandemic comeback – here are 5 questions students who plan to study overseas should ask

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Influx of students from India drives US college enrollment up, but the number of students from China is down

Nov 15, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

This year’s “Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange” report shows a 91% decline in the total number of U.S. students who studied abroad during the 2020-2021 academic year. The pandemic also led colleges to develop more online global learning opportunities. Continue Reading Influx of students from India drives US college enrollment up, but the number of students from China is down

Drop in students who come to the US to study could affect higher education and jobs

Nov 29, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

The pandemic has drastically changed international enrollment. Could a coordinated national approach help attract the world’s brightest minds to the U.S.? Continue Reading Drop in students who come to the US to study could affect higher education and jobs

5 ways the Biden administration may help stem the loss of international students

Feb 3, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

President Biden’s promise to “lead with science and truth” will help reclaim lost ground by restoring U.S. leadership in science and technology. Continue Reading 5 ways the Biden administration may help stem the loss of international students

Retrievers Behind the Scenes—Adwoa Hanson-Hall

Dec 18, 2020 / 4 minutes of reading

As an international student advisor, Adwoa Hanson-Hall knows first-hand how important it is to have someone who knows the ins-and-outs of education abroad. Continue Reading Retrievers Behind the Scenes—Adwoa Hanson-Hall

Paul Raphael '83 speaks to a group of international students. Photo courtesy of Raquel Hamner '20.

How Will You Distinguish Yourself?

May 16, 2019 / 4 minutes of reading

“If I really want to stay in this country I would have to do two or three things,” Raphael remembers thinking early on. “One, distinguish myself in every possible way.” Continue Reading How Will You Distinguish Yourself?

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