Tag: International Service Advisors

International higher education in the US has changed dramatically over the last few decades. In 1998/99 there were only 490,933 international students studying in the US. By 2008/09 there were 671,616. As of 2017/18, there were 1,078,822 international students studying in the US. That is more than double what it was two decades ago.

 

This sudden growth in international students, along with how complex immigration regulations have gotten, means…

We are once again proud to be attending the 2018 NAFSA conference from May 27-June 1st.

Going along with the NAFSA theme of “Diverse Voices, Shared Commitment” we have our own theme of “What is true intercultural connection?” for our booth. We have tons of great things happening at our booth, #2023, from raffles to demos. You can see everything we will be doing at

Diversity includes beliefs, social class and cultures. But why is diversity important? A diverse culture is full of varying perspectives. Diversity is especially important in higher education.

There are about 176,000 international students on Optional Practical Training (OPT). eShipGlobal has new services helping with OPT: from mailing the I-765 form to the job search.

It can be challenging for small colleges to manage international student shipping due to budget & staffing restrictions. UEMS can help small colleges ship more efficiently.

It is the time of year where we give thanks, which is why we want to thank all of our loyal university users. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Universities across the US are celebrating International Education Week. Here are some of our best blogs on the topic of International Education.

As graduation time approaches for international students, many start to think about gaining experience in the US through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

If you are interested in studying management you may want to consider University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Their undergraduate management program is nationally ranked #1 by US News and ranked #5 for their graduate management program.

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s undergraduate engineering program, is ranked #6 in the US, just below the tie for 4th place. What is great about the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the number of international students attending the university. They are ranked number 5 on the list of schools with the most…

It's important for international recruiters to market efficiently. Looking at the top degrees international students study by country of origin can help.

With international recruiting efforts, it is vital that universities know what degree fields are attracting international students.

It is important for ISS professionals to have resources for not only them, but for international students as well. UEMSConnect, an eShipGlobal initiative, is an online community where international students, advisors and other university staff or students can connect.

International student recruitment is important for universities and it’s importance is growing. Universities market to and recruit international students using a variety of methods: marketing material, agents and digital tools. A part of these methods is social media, which is becoming even more important.

The Internet contains many great websites and tools for students to use. These sites/tools can either make tasks or a semester easier.

If you are feeling out of place or lonely, you may also be dealing with homesickness. You probably left behind a great support system and a bunch of friends.

With so many international students entering the US it is critical for schools to help them acclimate to their new environment. Managing on-campus cultural and social programs is a very important job aspect for International Student Services Professionals

ISS pros face a million-student job ISS professionals help international students who come to the U.S. for education as they navigate the practical and social challenges of studying in a foreign country.