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Many Nigerians consider sending their children to study abroad as major indices of success in life. Hence, many would be proud themselves for having their children in the United Kingdom (UK), the United States of America (USA), Canada, and Australia, among others. However, in the face of meeting this desire, some have fallen victim as a result of ignorance. According to the 2023 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange Nigeria, with a 22.2 percent increase in Nigerian student enrolment totalling 17,640 for the 2022/2023 academic year is now the leading source of students from Africa and the 7th largest…
“It’s true that the majority of the banks are not opening new student files. Not only that, businesses are also failing to open letters of credit (LC) for the dollar crisis.” — Syed Mahbubur Rahman managing director of Mutual Trust Bank For over a year now, thousands of Bangladeshi students wanting to study abroad have encountered obstacles while trying to open bank profiles essential for paying their fees or other expenses like housing and transportation. Pointing to a limited reserve of foreign exchange, authorities initially assured that the problem was a temporary one and that it would be resolved soon.…
By Karen Aho and Quinn Bankson Black immigrants not only contribute to America’s rich political and cultural history—think rapper Wyclef Jean, U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, or basketball’s Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon, to name but a very few—they also play an important and growing role in our economy, making outsize contributions in industries facing critical worker shortages, such as healthcare and transportation. Fast Growth of the Black Immigrant Population In one decade, the Black immigrant population increased by a notable 23.5%, from 3.5 million in 2012 to 4.3 million in 2022. While Black immigrants comprise just 1.3% of the total U.S.…
Fri, 02/09/2024 – 10:04am | By: Ivonne Kawas Students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) used the January 2024 intercession to immerse themselves into diverse ecosystems during a two-week tropical ecology study abroad trip to the Central American country of Belize. USM professors of ecology and organismal biology in the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences, Dr. Mac Alford (expert in botany) and Dr. Nicole Phillips (expert in marine biology), served as the guides for the students as they learned about the local tropical flora and fauna and visited several different ecosystems: coral reefs, pine savannahs, rainforests, and…
After studying at a university halfway around the world, Shawn Ray has a new outlook on education. Ray, a recent OSU graduate with a B.S. in physics, went on a two-week abroad trip to Japan in May 2019.The two weeks included visits to several cities around Japan and many company tours. Ray said he learned a significant amount about the work culture in Japan, including the cultural habits of employees and Japanese company values. “People will usually work 10 to 12 hour days,” Ray said. “And there’s a really big culture of being the last one to leave.”On top of this employee…
A 24-year-old woman planning to pursue her masters abroad has been duped of Rs 2.5 lakh by an education consultancy firm which assured to prepare the requisite documents and facilitate her admission to a college in Italy.The woman, identified as Smruti Khanduala, works for a software company in Mumbai. She lodged a complaint against the consultancy firm, based in Pune’s Viman Nagar area, at Vimantal police station on February 3, based on which police registered an FIR against four office-bearers of the firm under relevant sections of the IPC pertaining to cheating, forgery and counterfeiting. The Pune City police arrested…
It is often said that early January is the time for deep introspection and intense contemplation. The moment for quiet reflection and cathartic meditation. For bittersweet recollection and thankful appreciation. But this year, only one thought crossed my mind: “Exams. Oh sh*t.” In my old bedroom at my family home, I sat at my desk and stared at the wall. Where did all the time go? My first exam, EU Media Policy, is right around the corner. Surely, I did some revision during first semester? I attended most of my lectures and read occasionally. I even brought my computer on…
The H-1B program allows companies and other employers in the U.S. to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent. If the petition is granted, the H-1B visa will be valid for three years and can be renewed for another three years. Many healthcare workers can apply for this visa, including physicians. Physicians may apply for an H-1B visa to participate in a residency program, teach or conduct research, and work at a healthcare facility.…
Are you ready to live free of your daily commute? Or, perhaps you already work remotely but you’re seeking a more lucrative remote job opportunity. In the modern job market, high-paying remote jobs are expanding. From sales to marketing, companies are searching for talented professionals. Whether you seek a new work-from-home career armed with transferable skills or have a degree and a solid career map that brought you here, remote jobs are waiting for you. Explore some of the highest-paying work-from-home jobs below. 10 High-Paying Remote Jobs The world of remote work is shifting and growing in exciting ways. And…
WCU Stories February 8, 2024 By Julia Duvall Western Carolina University has been selected by the Institute of International Education to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable 25 WCU students to obtain a U.S. passport to support their study abroad journeys. In its third year, the program has awarded 48 institutions in the IIE network the grant, which will help up to 1,200 Pell-eligible, U.S. students obtain their U.S. passports to study abroad. Through the IIE American Passport Project, IIE aims to empower 10,000 U.S. students with their passports by the end of this…