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The Indian government has revealed shockingly data stating that during the previous five years, there have been 633 incidences of Indian students who lost their lives while studying overseas. A variety of factors have contributed to this sombre number.Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh revealed the top spot on the list—Canada accounted for 172 of these cases—during a Friday session of the Lok Sabha. The data highlights that a total of 19 Indian students lost their lives abroad due to violent attacks during this period. Notably, Canada recorded the highest number of violent deaths at nine, followed closely…

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Due to its strong global reputation and educational legacy, Russia is a popular choice for international students. For those aiming to study management, the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2024 offers essential guidance.Higher School of Economics (HSE) University ranks first according to the QS rankings, with Lomonosov Moscow State University placing second.Here is the list of top management colleges in Russia:HSE University Founded in 1992, this university is officially known as the National Research University Higher School of Economics. It is a public research university situated in Moscow. Lomonosov Moscow State University Established in 1755, it is one of the oldest…

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KATHMANDU, July 27: Ranjita Shrestha from Kavre is preparing to go to Canada to pursue higher education. Awaiting the results of her Grade XII examination, Ranjita has decided to pursue her education in Canada. As soon as her exams were over, she completed the necessary tests for Canada, including IELTS and TOEFL for scholarships, and is working on preparing the required documents. Her sole goal is to obtain advanced education in IT from a reputed university in Canada. She explained that, given the lack of job security even after studying in Nepal and the likelihood of having to go abroad…

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There are numerous courses and places to study in the United States, so the US F-1 visa has a comprehensive application process with specific rules. The US F1 Visa grants temporary stay for students in USA. (Representative Image/ Getty Images) New Delhi: The United States of America (USA) is a top choice for many students wishing to study abroad. For many, studying abroad fulfils years of hard work and dedication. If someone is already a US citizen or holds a green card, they do not need to apply for a student visa. However, all other students wishing to study in…

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India’s current account balance has faced a $6 billion deficit, essentially driven by the growing trend of Indian students pursuing education abroad. Over the past decade, education-related travel expenses by Indians have rised from $2.46 billion in FY15 to $6.3 billion in FY24. Decline in Foreign Student Intake and India’s Efforts to Internationalize Education The intake of foreign students by Indian universities has remarkably declined. Revenue from travel to India for education motive dropped from $519 million in FY15 to $247 million in FY24. In spite of little recovery in forex revenue from education-related travel to India in FY23 and…

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Dominic Busch of Wabasha and Ilana Peterson of Pepin gave presentations July 18 to the Wabasha Rotary Club, who is sponsoring their upcoming year as exchange students. Busch will be spending his gap year in Barcelona, Spain. Peterson will be spending her junior year of high school in Cagliari, Sardinia in Italy. Also pictured are Busch’s father, Brad Busch, and Peterson’s mother, Jennifer Lindahl. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Lindahl Source link

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The United States faces a critical imperative: keeping some of the brightest minds in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the country to secure our workforce advantage in these fields and fuel economic growth and global competitiveness.   The American Immigration Council, along with five other prominent organizations, recently sent a letter to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) advocating for expanding the STEM degree fields list to include eight new fields critical to the artificial intelligence technical workforce. The proposed fields also align with the Biden administration’s directive for a safe, secure, and trustworthy development of AI.  Currently,…

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Written by Andrea Solis Canto, 2024 Legal Intern Allegations of mistreatment of high-skilled Mexican workers have sparked several important class action lawsuits against large automotive and logistics companies located in the United States. These companies are facing legal challenges for labor abuse, fraud, and exploitation through the TN visa program—a program that lacks oversight and has in some cases fostered predatory employment practices targeting high-skilled Mexican migrant workers. What is the TN visa program? The TN nonimmigrant classification was created under the former North American Free Trade Agreement (replaced by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement) for Mexican and Canadian citizens…

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5 Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who is experiencing life in Madrid? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Sebastian from Texas A&M International University. He spent his summer break studying abroad in the capital city of Madrid on our program at Universidad de Nebrija. Read on to learn more about his study abroad experience with AIFS Abroad and the impact of being an international student in Madrid. Q&A with Sebastian – AIFS Abroad Student – Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain  Lexi: Hi, everyone. My name is Lexi and welcome back today. I’m here with…

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