UEMS International Student Professionals Blog
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. ...
– Shipping is typically not a fun thing to do. We all greatly enjoy receiving packages, but not necessarily the mailing of them. However, shipping is still important, even in our digital dominated society. There are many things that cannot be digitally transmitted and must be shipped, such as OPT applications and I-20 documents. ...
– International students are a big source of income for many US universities, large and small. This is why universities across the US are actively trying to recruit international students. The process to bring in international students can be long and costly, especially for smaller universities and colleges. They often are understaffed and have a...
– This week universities and campuses all across the US will be celebrating International Education Week. International students from all over the world will be showcasing their home countries cultures, holidays and food! Perhaps you will learn more about the Chinese culture, try a Nigerian dish or attend a Diwali celebration/event. Universities and advisors are...
– Universities all over the US are faced with the task and challenge of shipping important documents like the I-20 to international students all across the world. The I-20 form cannot be scanned or photocopied, which means universities must mail the form to the student. Here lies some challenges: Cost Universities normally use express...
– As graduation time approaches for international students, many start to think about gaining experience in the US through Optional Practical Training (OPT). Students can start applying for OPT 90 days prior to graduation and are encouraged to do so because it can take a while. Besides the long wait it takes for the...
– 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. The school also hosts over 7,000 international students. University Name: University of Michigan Location:...
– 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...
Last week we looked over what degree fields are attracting the most international students. Knowing what degree fields are being sought can help universities know what programs they should show case in their marketing efforts. However, it is also important to know what degree fields to push in what countries. So let us look at...
International students come from all over the world to study in US universities and institutions. With international recruiting efforts becoming increasingly more important, it is vital that recruiters and international student services know what degree fields are attracting international students. Engineering Engineering is the most popular degree field for international students with over 216,000...
When international students decide to live and study in the US, they often have questions. These questions can range from topics like acclimating to the US or how to apply for OPT. Coming to live in a foreign country is often filled with anxiety and uncertainty. After all, they are leaving their family, life and...
– The United States has fifty states and over one million international students. These students travel from all over the world to get the world-leading university education that the US is known for. So, where do the majority of these students live? Here is a list of the top 10 states with the most international...
– 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. According to Social Admission Report, 76% of the class of...
– 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...
– Studying in the US is a wonderful thing. The country boasts some of the top universities in the world, which has attracted many students. In 2016, over one million international students were studying in the US, which is 40% higher than it was a decade prior. These students come from all over the...
Many universities and higher education professionals were stunned on election day when presidential candidate Donald Trump won the election. Throughout his campaign, Trump has made comments that caused those in higher education to worry about the future of US universities and colleges. One of the major concerns was changes that could affect international students, such...
– Many Americans view a college degree as the key to a rewarding, high-paying career. However, ever-escalating college costs mean more students and their families are looking for ways to fund their educations that won’t leave them deeply in debt after graduation. Some students are turning to home-based/dorm-based entrepreneurship for income to help support them...
– It’s the holiday season. It is a busy time where people are going to various stores trying to find that “perfect” gift. Christmas shopping often is accompanied with the dilemma of: “What should I get so-and-so?” or one more common for college students: “What can I afford to spend on gifts?” Gifts are...
– Coming into the US to study is a long process with many steps and forms. One of those forms required to even start the process is the I-20 form. The I-20 form is a “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” It is required to pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System...
– The native New Yorker who grew up in a Manhattan high-rise a block off Park Avenue. The lifelong Mumbaiker who shared a one-room apartment with five family members in India’s financial and movie industry hub. The homeschooled child of a conservative family in the heart of Texas. The only child of electronics factory workers...
Getting International Students Acclimated There are nearly one million international students enrolled in US universities and the number has grown over the decade. 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...