Jordan has roughly 10.9 million citizens. Its beautiful landscapes, quirky camels, and sweet tea are known. But also interesting is Jordan's international education scene: Their education system, university system, and trends in international student mobility between Jordan and the U.S.
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#YouAreWelcomeHere started as a hashtag in video outreach of some universities back in 2016. It then got traction and attention - and today, it is a welcome message from U.S. higher education to international students worldwide.
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France has roughly 69 million citizens. It's known for the beautiful city of Paris and its love for extended meals featuring amazing cheeses, baguettes, and wine. But today, let's look at France's international education scene: Their education system, university system, and trends in international student mobility between France and the U.S.
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At the 2021 EducationUSA Forum, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona announce a Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education. The Joint Statement is the first such public affirmation in over 20 years!
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India has roughly 1.4 billion citizens. It's known for the bustling city of New Delhi, colorful saris, and tasty cuisine. I had the opportunity to visit a few years back and just loved it! I met international educators that moved their universities and students forward every day. Incredible India! But no more travel memories - let's take a dive into the international education scene: Their education system, university system, and trends in international student mobility between India and the U.S.
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The Gambia has roughly 2.2 million citizens. I had the opportunity to live and work in the beautiful country for about a year. The people are wonderful, and it deserves its title, the "smiling coast"! But, what is the international education scene? Let's take a look.
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I guess our brain processes brand new things differently. Doing something for the first time excites us, challenges us, makes us alert to all the small details. And being an international student provides ample opportunities to do things for the first time. I encourage us international educators to be mindful of these first time experiences, and celebrate them with our students.
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When I visit Germany, I want to drive on the Autobahn. When I think about Canada, I want to eat Poutine. When I think about India, I want to be in the maddening traffic of Delhi. I guess many Germans, Canadians, and Indians would shrug and tell me it is quite ordinary for them. For international students, our regular routines can feel unique and new. I guess my advice for us educators is to celebrate the everyday and create a learning experience in our routine, enjoying clichés and, at the same time, broadening our view.
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What stands in the way of fitting in on campus when you are an adult international learner, and how can international educators help? I see institutional exclusion, hidden professional development opportunities, and the difficulty of creating a meaningful inner circle. And our mission as international eductors to be their agent and to facilitate connections to help adult international learners to fit in.
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So, where do international students on U.S. campuses come from? When we look at the IIE Open Doors report 2019, we find contenders like China and India that I would have guessed to be at the top, but who is number three? It turns out; it is South Korea, a comparatively small country that sends a large group of students that make our campus life even more diverse. Let’s have a closer look at the numbers and some trends.
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