International Student Services Advisor Archives

Jun 21 2018 0

International Office Consulting, sunapsis and UEMS

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…

May 14 2018 0

eShipGlobal at the 2018 NAFSA Conference

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

May 10 2018 0

Diversity and Connecting Cultures

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.

Feb 14 2018 0

Helping with OPT- From Shipping to Jobs

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.

Dec 21 2017 0

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

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The year is quickly coming to a close. University staff and students will be celebrating the end of the semester and the holiday season. The holiday season is a time to relax and spend time with the people we care about. It is also a time to reflect and look back at all the great things that happened and accomplishments we had over the year.

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Nov 27 2017 0

How Small Colleges Can Benefit From UEMS

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.
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Nov 20 2017 0

A Thank You from All of Us at eShipGlobal

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!
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Nov 14 2017 0

Top 10 Blogs On International Education

Universities across the US are celebrating International Education Week. Here are some of our best blogs on the topic of International Education.
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Jul 31 2017 0

University Program Spotlight: University of Michigan’s Business Management Program

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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Jul 24 2017 0

University Program Spotlight: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Engineering 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…

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Jul 17 2017 0

What Degree Fields Attract International Students From The Top Origin Countries?

It's important for international recruiters to market efficiently. Looking at the top degrees international students study by country of origin can help.
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Jul 10 2017 0

What Degree Fields Do US International Students Come To Study?

With international recruiting efforts, it is vital that universities know what degree fields are attracting international students.
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Jul 3 2017 0

Social Community for International Student Advisors, International Students and College 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.
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Jun 19 2017 0

Why International Recruitment Efforts Are Important To US Universities

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The 2015-2016 academic school year marked a great accomplishment for US universities. The number of international students studying in the US surpassed one million for the first time. However, we don’t have time to relax our recruitment efforts. Despite increasing the number of international students and once again being acknowledged as having the best higher education system in the world, we still face many challenges. While we…

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Sep 9 2016 0

Awesome Online Tools for College Students

The Internet contains many great websites and tools for students to use. These sites/tools can either make tasks or a semester easier.
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Aug 26 2016 0

How to Overcome College ‘Miss You’ Blues

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.
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Aug 16 2016 0

Getting International Students Acclimated

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
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Jul 18 2016 0

Understanding the Critical and Ever-Changing Role of 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.
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