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University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is thrilled to begin another semester of exploring the world through study abroad. For the spring 2024 term, there are 78 University of Nevada, Reno students discovering new cultures, languages and experiences with USAC. We hope you join us in our adventures around the world, especially as we celebrate 40 years of USAC success during USAC Week.USAC Week is all about celebrating study abroad and highlighting USAC’s 50+ programs. Mark your calendars for Feb. 26 to March 1, 2024. USAC will be hosting various events and activities to shine a light on our different study…
Since 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) has provided that certain individuals eligible under the Employment-based, second preference (EB-2) immigrant visa classification may obtain a waiver of the job offer requirement if the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) deems such waiver to be in the “national interest.” This waiver provision applies only to the second preference (EB-2) classification for members of the professions holding advanced degrees and persons of exceptional ability. This waiver of the job offer is known as the “National Interest Waiver” (NIW). On January 21, 2022, USCIS provided updated guidance regarding the adjudication of requests…
One of the Signature Learning Experiences at Elizabethtown College is studying abroad, as it is considered a cross-cultural experience. It is emphasized as an option for any student who is interested, and even past that is often encouraged for many majors. Many students have never even left the country, so leaving all they know behind can seem unthinkable. However, the time outside of the area they are familiar with allows students to expand their understanding of the world and themselves. With each experience studying abroad comes unique challenges and triumphs for the students. Jaime Ramos, the Study Abroad Advisor, explains…
By Amelia Heymann “VCU is such a diverse institution and has high numbers of students who are underrepresented in education abroad nationally,” said Stephanie Tignor, director of global learning in the Global Education Office. “All of the things that we do as an office have that top of mind.” One of its programs is Black + Abroad, an event series co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. The student-focused program emphasizes first-hand accounts of overseas study, and this year’s gathering on Feb. 27 features a panel discussion exploring the nuances of global citizenship and international travel for Black students. VCU also has $500…
62 Modern companies generate a mind-boggling amount of data but only use a fraction. It’s estimated that by 2025, we will produce, consume, share, and store over 180 zettabytes of data. That’s 180 trillion gigabytes zooming around the information highway. And yet, 44% of employees can’t find the data they need to do their job. They waste 36% of their day looking for and consolidating information scattered between 4-11 platforms. According to one report from the International Data Corporation (IDC), 90% of all digital information is unstructured to the point it’s virtually unusable. It’s disconnected, improperly formatted or unavailable, locked…
Studying abroad is an exciting adventure that opens up new horizons and experiences. However, along with the thrill of exploring a new country and immersing yourself in a different culture, there are essential practicalities to consider. From insurance coverage to banking and tax obligations, here are some important tips to help students navigate their time abroad smoothly.Read More1. HEALTH INSURANCE:Before embarking on your journey, ensure you have comprehensive health insurance coverage that is valid in the country you’ll be studying in. Research the healthcare system of the host country to understand what services are available and how to access them.…
More and more Indian women are seeking to pursue higher education overseas in the US, UK, Europe, Australia as they are using a greater number of dedicated scholarships and funding opportunities, data from loan providers and education consultants showed. A pedestrian shelters from the rain beneath a Union flag themed umbrella.(AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Nearly half the students applying for overseas courses and those seeking financial assistance to fund their studies are women, data showed. These women are not just from the big cities but also from small towns, it showed as education consultants said that applications from female…
Modelling suggested African students will account for one in eight international students by 2050, but visa rejections are seriously hampering efforts to enrol students from across the continent. The statistics are from Navitas’s Global Student Flows Modelling. “We are starting to call the next 10 years ‘The Africa Decade’,” Global head of Insights & Analytics at Navitas, Jon Chew, said. “Universities in Australia are waking up to this huge potential,” Chew explained, adding that Africa has always been an important market for Navitas and that it “continues to contribute to the diversity of our student cohorts”. One pillar at the heart of the…
Do you hold a managerial or executive position with a multinational company? Would you like to come to the U.S. to work for the company’s U.S. operations? The L-1A visa may be a good option for you! What is the L-1A Visa Classification? The L-1A nonimmigrant visa classification is for intracompany transfers. It allows certain individuals who have one year of qualifying employment abroad in an executive or managerial position to transfer to a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate business entity in the U.S. This visa classification is meant to facilitates the movement of key personnel to ensure the smooth…
Two weeks ago, 1,033 Boston College students received their 2024–25 study abroad placements. When considering the opportunity of studying abroad, a key factor for many of these students and their families is the financial burden. Students often must find their own housing in their program’s respective city, budget food costs, fund travel expenses, and more.But above all these expenses is the glaring first cost of every abroad program: tuition. No matter which program a student enrolls in, BC requires them to pay $33,205 in tuition, the same price they would pay for classes in Chestnut Hill. Students who receive financial aid through…