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When I was younger, I told myself I would study abroad in college. I liked traveling, trying new things and reading more than a few books about other people studying abroad. It seemed like it would be up my alley.Then, the pandemic happened and the world shut down including traveling — much less moving to another country — seemed impossible. I placed my goal on the back burner. Fortunately, I was able to go to college. I had a freshman year in the dorms and on campus. I was able to enjoy moving out from home, meeting new people and…
7 The word ‘performance’ has a few meanings. It can refer to artistic displays put on by actors and musicians, or—more generally—how a person carries out an action. In the workplace, employee performance is defined by how well a staff member meets the responsibilities of their role and adheres to a company’s values and standards. A key challenge for managers and leaders is feeling confident they know whether employees are really performing well, or just putting on a convincing act. Slack’s State of Work 2023 report found that globally, workers spend around 30% of their day on ‘performative work’—work that…
12 If you’re concerned about your finances preventing you from going abroad for a full semester, an award-winning AIFS Abroad summer program might be right for you! We understand that budget concerns are a top priority for many students, which is why we have designed our summer study abroad programs to be both affordable and immensely enriching. AIFS Abroad offers more than 100 summer programs priced under $10,000, giving you a budget-friendly solution to experience the transformative journey of studying abroad. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in a new culture, earn additional credits, expand your language learning, or simply see…
The US Consulate General Chennai that is hosting a series of free US higher education fairs in Bengaluru, Manipal, Mangalauru, Kochi and Coimbatore this month, believe that the enrollment of Indian students in US higher education institutions will soon overtake that of Chinese students in the coming years. According to US Consulate officials, a total of 1,057,188 international students enrolled at US higher education institutions and were on Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the academic year 2022/23.Out of the 1 million international students, 268,923 students were from India, said US Consulate officials who anticipated that the number would only increase…
Since returning from fall semester study abroad programs, several upperclassmen have been assigned to dorms on East Campus traditionally reserved for first-year and Duke Kunshan University students. At the start of the spring semester, 23 formerly-abroad juniors were assigned to East House, an East Campus dorm otherwise occupied by DKU students, according to Marijean Williams, director of housing assignments and planning. As of Jan. 26, only eight still resided in East House. The other students were moved to rooms on West Campus as space became available. Such displacements are emblematic of the unique set of challenges that come with managing…
5 Interning abroad can be a daunting prospect, especially for those who are hesitant to learn a new language. The good news is that there are plenty of amazing international internship program destinations around the world that are predominantly English-speaking if you’re looking to avoid any language barriers. If you’re looking for internship destinations where English is the main language, consider these options: London, England 1. London, England London is an excellent choice if you’re looking for an English-speaking internship program destination. As the capital city of England, it’s an epicenter of business and culture, making it a bustling and…
Grand Valley State University’s Department of Modern Languages and the Padnos International Center held an event called “Culture Shock: A Thinking Globally Conversation,” on Thursday, Feb. The event was designed to create conversations around culture shock, reverse culture shock and how to overcome it for students who have studied abroad or have interest in international travel. All international students or students who have traveled, studied, or worked abroad were encouraged to attend to share their personal experiences. Students and staff sat at a large, round table to swap travel stories and anecdotes to create a deeper understanding around culture and…
38 Companies are being creative to ensure staff follow the new norms of hybrid work models as they become more popular. One of the “Big Four” accounting companies in the United Kingdom, Ernst & Young (EY), is the pioneer in using technology to monitor staff arrival times. Changes in management style since COVID-19 and their effects on business ethos and employee participation are the the primary focus of this research. A clever step EY’s integration of swipe card input data to track employee attendance represents a significant shift in managing hybrid work practices. By employing this technology, the organization obtains…
8 Here’s the thing: We’re suckers for study abroad love stories! So much so that each year during Valentine’s Day we reflect on the many incredible connections that have been made because of global education opportunities — specifically on our programs! Countless AIFS Abroad alumni have met their “person” while living and learning abroad, and we hope there will be so many more to come! Ready to feel all your feels? Check out these adorable love stories from some of our study abroad and international internship participants over the years. Samantha and Nick | AIFS Abroad in Dublin, Ireland (Internship…
36 Following the epidemic, there has been a notable shift in the conventional workplace setting. With businesses starting to operate again in person, there is a greater discussion about hybrid work arrangements. A new analysis from hybrid work management start-up Scoop, published in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, clarifies how different approaches could impact revenue growth, a critical business indicator. Scoop’s eye-opening findings In-depth analysis of 554 public U.S. corporations’ work policies from the final quarter of 2023 was conducted by Scoop. The conclusions? Companies with employee-chosen workspaces have shown exceptional financial results. Their revenue increase over the course of…