Tag: ISS

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.

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.