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International students start new year in a new country
WILX-TV did this report on how “100 Questions and Answers About Americans” is being used to help Michigan State University’s 7,000 international students get used to their host country. The Office of International Students and Scholars, which helps those students … Continue reading
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Top 10 countries in international high school enrollment
A new report shows that U.S. high schools are experiencing enrollment changes similar to those seen in colleges. International enrollment in U.S. schools is up and being driven by students from East Asia. The Institute of International Education reports that … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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Guide for international students now available
“100 Questions and Answers About Americans,” written by U.S. students for international students, is now available on Amazon. Guides are available in paperback and in digital formats. This cultural competence guide explains American behaviors, values, language and differences. Questions include: … Continue reading
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Chinese enrollment in U.S. colleges attributed to economics, academics
The State News at Michigan State News provides statistics on international enrollment on campus. The charts show the top 10 countries of orign and show how, in recent years, students from China have increased to eclipse enrollment from all other … Continue reading
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Michigan 4-H creates global competence curriculum
“4-H Backpack to Adventure: Youth Leaders in a Global World” has been released by Michigan 4-H. It keys on five qualities that youth leaders need to succeed in our global society. The 4-H describes them as: Knowing about and appreciating … Continue reading
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