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Students who have traveled through FAMU’s study abroad program including Asia and France.Collage courtesy: FAMU study abroad workshop Studying abroad can be a rewarding experience for students as they connect with other cultures and countries while furthering their scope of education. At Florida A&M University, students have the opportunity to learn more about how to access these excursions at the upcoming Study Abroad Fair. Students such as Braxton McMillon and Morgan Muse are advocates for taking time out of your normal routine to indulge in another country. McMillon is a senior business administration student at FAMU who studied for six…
Photo Submitted Jordan Johnson in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Jordan Johnson, a fourth-year marketing major from Harrison, had always wanted to travel the world and explore new cultures. But when she pursued a study abroad opportunity through the Rome Center, she didn’t anticipate it would also change the way she learned. Johnson studied in Rome during the summer semester, taking various classes for her degree such as Global Changemakers and an internship in International Studies. The Sam M. Walton College of Business student saw the opportunity as a way to explore the world…
Reading time: 2 minutes The Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) recognized Sarita Rai and the Study Abroad Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with the 2024 Best Practices in International Higher Education Award for their exemplary Student Affairs Professional Global Partnership on January 5. The NASPA Best Practices in International Education Award acknowledges outstanding contributions to student affairs, emphasizing engagement and collaboration in international education programs and institutions. As the director of the Study Abroad Center, Rai facilitates the development of student programs and participation, and supports faculty in teaching and research. “I feel honored and…
For the upcoming summer and fall quarters, several departments at UW are offering study abroad programs that are open to students from all majors. Applications are now open for the spring, summer, and fall, with deadlines from Jan. 31 through Feb. 15. Designed to provide broad academic and professional experience within an international setting, the programs run in multiple cities across the globe to help students build identities abroad. The study abroad programs that UW offers have many educational opportunities, including internships and exchanges, faculty-led programs, and direct enrollment options. In addition, students are exposed to local cultures through student housing,…
45 In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, the term “window-sitting” has emerged as a relevant issue affecting both employees and organizations. This phenomenon refers to work environments where staff members find themselves uncertain about their professional futures, often due to factors such as skill depreciation, organizational structural changes, and recurring roles. In this article, we will delve into the nature of window-sitting, its implications for individuals and businesses, and explore strategies to prevent it from becoming a career killer. The nature of window-sitting When workers are left without important assignments or responsibilities, it is commonly referred to as…
In a groundbreaking initiative, UniScholars, a leading student mobility platform, partnered with ObserveNow to host the Higher Education Leaders Roundtable on January 19th in Mumbai. This event gathered prominent figures from the education sector to deliberate on “Fostering an Enhanced Study Abroad Ecosystem,” signaling a pivotal moment in influencing the future of Indian students in global education. Held at The Sofitel, the roundtable saw the participation of Dr. Monica Kennedy, Minister-Counsellor, Commercial and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner from the Australian Government, and representatives from esteemed institutions such as the University of Mumbai, St. Xavier’s College, K. J. Somaiya, NMIMS,…
Canada is one of the most popular destinations for Indian students studying abroad, particularly those from Punjab. And the number keeps growing year-on-year. But now, the North American country has announced a cap on the number of student visas granted over the next two years.The move intends to address the housing impact caused by international students and target problematic institutions, said Immigration Minister Marc, according to CBC News, Canada’s publicly owned news service.The federal government aims to approve 3,60,000 undergraduate study permits in 2024, compared to around 900,000 in 2023, a 35 per cent reduction.“Ahead of the September 2024 semester,”…
The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to sponsor foreign nationals for temporary employment in “specialty occupations.” Essentially, a “specialty occupation” is a role requiring at least a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in a field related to the U.S. position. Since the establishment of the H-1B program in 1990, Congress has set an annual cap on the number of available visas. Currently, the regular cap is 65,000 H-1B visas per year. Additionally, there is a separate allocation of 20,000 visas under the master’s cap (designated for individuals who have obtained a master’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution of…
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at American chapter.Every semester, students migrate to and from study abroad destinations to learn from new experiences, places and people. Whether students are traveling to Paris or Madrid to study for the semester, or are heading home, culture shock is a common experienceFor example, living in Madrid, where having a few beers at lunch, taking a siesta everyday, or putting relationships before work can all be a shock to a student who has lived in the hustle and bustle of the United States for their whole lives. As…
The E-2 nonimmigrant classification allows a national of a treaty country to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Certain employees of such a person or of a qualifying organization may also be eligible for this classification. To qualify for an E-2 visa, the treaty investor (whether a business or individual) must: Be a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation; Have invested, or be actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide enterprise…