International student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities has risen about 14 percent, according to a March 25 report by the Department of Homeland Security.
The Wall Street Journal reported that international enrollments have risen 50 percent since 2010 and 85 percent since 2005.
100 Questions and Answers About Americans
Other reports this week show foreign enrollments of international students declining. Student International has an article about a British Council report that shows the United Kingdom is declining as the choice for international studies. The U.S.’ biggest competitor has seen its market share fall every year since 2010-2011, and the actual number of students declined in 2012-2013.
A website about international students in Australia reports that enrollment has fallen 6.5 percent since 2009.
And, this week on University World News, Rahul Choudaha suggests that Asia become an international student hub. Choudaha is chief knowledge officer and senior director of strategic development at World Education Services in New York City.
That’s not easy, but it would be worthwhile and the experiences of the United Kingdom and Australia show that international students are fluid, mobile and not to be taken for granted. Top sources for international students include China, India and Saudi Arabia, where political variables beyond the reach of American universities come into play.
One thing universities can do is help international students get over American culture shock so they can get the educations they seek.
That is the goal of our guide, “100 Questions and Answers About Americans.”
