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37 We’re excited to announce that AIFS Abroad has officially been named the #1 Overall Top Internship Abroad Provider by Go Overseas, a long-standing and well-respected online directory and review site for international education programs.  We don’t do what we do for awards or recognition, but this acknowledgment is incredibly meaningful to our team, as it symbolizes how our participants feel about the quality and impact of our internship programs. When describing this recognition, Go Overseas shares, “The best internship abroad providers help students and young professionals have an unforgettable experience that helps them grow as a person and develop as a…

The Office of Education Abroad will host an information session regarding scholarships and funding options for study abroad programs Friday, Feb. 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Tomlinson Hall, Room 135. Students can find out about short-term, semester and summer options and the scholarship opportunities available. This information session will include a discussion about top scholarships offered by Case Western Reserve University, those at the national level, fellowships, and other funding options to make your study abroad dream a reality. Register to attend. Source link

SINGAPORE: China’s top spy agency has warned Chinese students studying abroad against working with foreign spies as Beijing’s national security drive continues apace amid tensions with the West. The Ministry of State Security sounded the alarm on Wednesday (Feb 7) on its WeChat account, cautioning Chinese nationals to be alert and avoid contact or cooperating with foreign intelligence agencies – be it studying or travelling overseas, or just paying a visit abroad. This will help people to be timely in “uncovering the ulterior motives of seemingly cordial interactions”, it said in the post which had more than 100,000 views. “In…

40 Many sleep on Ecuador as a summer destination, but they forget that it’s home to history’s most famous study abroad experience — Charles Darwin’s trip to the Galápagos Islands, where he famously was inspired to form his theory of evolution. Because of the relatively small differences in weather across its seasons, Ecuador and the Galápagos are wonderful year-round, but summer is low key a great time to go.  If you’re looking to study abroad in the summer, here are a few reasons why you should Galápa-go to Ecuador.  Less Rain, More Exploration As we said before, Ecuador and the…

File photo from a previous trip to Japan by a delegation from Arkansas Tech University. Arkansas Tech University students interested in participating in a summer 2024 study abroad trip to Japan are invited to an informational session on Thursday, Feb. 15. The meeting will take place at 12:30 p.m. in Baswell Techionery room 202. Travel dates are May 12-21, 2024. Participants will spend three days in Tokyo, three days in Kyoto and three days in Osaka. The trip is being organized by Angela Black, ATU associate librarian, and Dr. Kae Hashimoto Reed, ATU visiting instructor of music and world languages.…

6 Have you ever wondered how Apple went from near-bankruptcy to $300bn+ in annual revenue?  Or why Nokia was able to pivot its way through the smartphone era while Blackberry floundered?  Or why Cisco routinely ranks top-five in the “Great Place To Work” list, and why 91% of staff feel their workplace is psychologically and emotionally healthy? It turns out these household names share a common trait that virtually any company can develop, regardless of size, industry or cash in the bank.  That’s the ability to build and nurture high-performing teams. Apple, Nokia, Cisco and countless others have developed a…

9 Nervous about studying abroad? That’s understandable! New city, new language, new people, new experiences. The newness is exciting… but it’s also an unknown, and unknowns can be scary! Luckily, we live in a time where we have tools at our literal fingertips. Pack your phones with useful apps before your study or intern abroad program just like you would your suitcase!  Here are some apps you may want to download if you’re going to study abroad or do an international internship: Navigation Apps  Google Maps  We know we’re not blowing your mind with this one, but it is probably…

51 During his recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus raised controversial opinions regarding the long-term viability and efficiency of policies allowing employees to work remotely. The continuing discussion over the post-pandemic future of workplaces benefits greatly from his viewpoint. Hieronimus’s remarks highlight an important discussion happening in the business sector over how to balance operational efficiency with the happiness and inventiveness of employees. Hieronimus believed working in an office was beneficial because it fostered creativity and collaboration through informal discussions and in-person encounters. As reported by The Telegraph, he said, “I believe…

3 Slowing down may seem unusual in today’s fast-paced corporate environment, but experienced executives know that taking a step back can allow for the evaluation and improvement of situations. Well-known individuals like Jeff Bezos have supported this thoughtful approach to decision-making, and studies show that intelligent people tackle complicated problems more slowly but accurately. Jeff Bezos: Supporter of vigilant determination Jeff Bezos, one of the most successful business people, has repeatedly underlined the need to make deliberate decisions, especially when confronted with irreversible consequences. He feels that in the rush to make rapid decisions, important facts are frequently missed, potentially…

For many schools, colleges, and universities, Southeast Asia is an increasingly crucial source of students given that (1) the push is on to diversify beyond India and China and (2) Southeast Asian countries send tens of thousands of students abroad every year. A new report from international education consultancy Acumen sheds light on mobility and internationalisation trends in the region, with a special focus on Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.Outbound mobility flowsThe 2024 Key Trends in Southeast Asia report shows that 132,000 Vietnamese students were abroad in 2021/22, representing 37% of the market. Malaysia and Indonesia each sent more than…