International students in U.S. top 1 million

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program published a report indicating over one million international students are now studying in American universities, a two percent increase since the start of the year and an all time high for the number of students entering from abroad. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program produces quarterly reports to measure the international student population and the latest sample was based off winter enrollments from schools across the country.

The record-breaking figures point to a significant climb in the number of students from abroad. Additionally, the report offers insight to the most heavily concentrated fields of study. The bulk of these students are matriculating from overseas, with China, India and South Korea leading this trend. The most common academic interest in these group are embedded in the fields of engineering, technology and mathematics.

As American universities open their doors to international students, academia needs to create adaptable learning environments to accommodate individuals of varied cultures. Following up from a post earlier this week, evidence from top universities suggests many minorities are susceptible to stereotypes.

The goal of the Bias Busters series is to dispel cultural stereotypes and provide readers with the tools to have meaningful cross-cultural interactions, and this goes both ways. The book 100 Questions & Answers About Americans was created to aid international students as they shift into American universities and lifestyle. This guide, like the rest in the series, broaches several topics to help international students better understand social nuances for a manageable transition into American culture.

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