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Centre launches new study abroad program with inaugural Taiwan cohort Published 5:30 pm Friday, June 21, 2024 Four students were awarded the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES), from left to right: Hana Morioka, Jennavieve Dunbar, Michael Liao and Kylin Jia. Photo submitted Centre College is expanding opportunities for students in Asia. The college faculty recently approved National Taiwan University (NTU), ranked the top university in Taiwan, as a new study abroad destination beginning in 2024-25. Centre’s partnership with NTU will be launched in the Fall 2024 semester with a cohort of five students, four of whom were awarded the Huayu Enrichment…
Friday, June 21, 2024 Media Contact: Terry Tush | Director, Marketing and Communications | 405-744-2703 | [email protected] Rafael Rodriguez wasn’t much of a world traveler when he arrived at Oklahoma State University in 2012. That changed when the son of Puerto Rican immigrants moved from his Stillwater home to OSU student housing as a freshman. By the time he walked across the Gallagher-Iba Arena stage four years later to receive his diploma, Rodriguez was not only a world traveler, he was also sold on the benefits of exploring the world and appreciating other cultures. Through the Spears School of Business’…
The report from Acumen saw over 100 education agents across India participate through an online questionnaire and interviews. Although two-thirds of the agents surveyed maintained that the US (80%), the UK (79%) and Australia (77%) remain top study destinations, 82% and 73% believe that, respectively, Germany and France are key developing destination markets. These nations are followed by Dubai (50%), Finland (41%), Singapore (31%), Italy (30%), Sweden (24%), and Denmark (21%) as the emerging study abroad markets for Indian students, the report found. In light of shifts in student demand post-Covid and migration policy adjustments, the driving factors influencing students…
1.6K There are many pros and cons when it comes to working from home versus working in an office. Some people are more comfortable in an office setting, while others prefer to work from home. Recently more people have been facing the choice of working from home as opposed to working from their office. This article will explain some of the pros and cons of working from home and working from your office. Table of Contents 7 pros of working from home 1. More productive Working from home allows you to be more productive. You will not be interrupted by…
The journey of overseas education is not an easy one. When one considers the chance of foreign yet practical education, there is a list of challenges that are always there. In addition to finding the perfect course, university, financial aid, and a place to live abroad, there are minor yet critical challenges like feeling homesick, planning and procedure of getting into your dream college, writing acceptable SOPs, and most importantly, clearing your English proficiency test. Preparing for English proficiency exams is a crucial stepping stone for study abroad aspirants; however, with the correct approach and support, you can easily fulfil…
A group of Slippery Rock University students toured the LinkedIn headquarters in Ireland and met with SRU alumnus Nicole Yale, ’10. June 20, 2024 SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — There is a great big world outside of Slippery Rock University, one that SRU offers students the ability to see. With more than 36 programs and destinations available to visit, opportunities abound for students to travel abroad. “All of these opportunities provide our students a chance to explore the world and understand and appreciate different countries and their cultures,” said Jenny Kawata, SRU director of global exchanges and partnerships. “Through these experiences,…
The US Embassy and Consulates in India have projected a significant increase in the number of Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States for the upcoming academic session, citing robust demand and growing interest among Indian youth. Minister-Counsellor for Consular Affairs Russel Brown highlighted this trend, noting that Indian students are set to become the largest group of international students in the US this year.”This year, as Indian students are poised to become the largest group of international students in the United States, the Department of State and our EducationUSA colleagues are excited to welcome student visa applicants…
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 20, 2024 – Thirty-eight members of the University of Rhode Island community – 34 students, two faculty members and two alumni – have been awarded 2024 Beatrice S. Demers Foreign Language Fellowships by the Rhode Island Foundation. The fellowships – collectively over $250,000 in grants – will allow the recipients to pursue foreign language immersion – many for a full academic year – in such countries as France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain and Taiwan. For Aimee Baguma that means spending an academic year in France, studying at Rennes 2 University – one of URI’s exchange partners…
11 Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who is experiencing life in Costa Rica? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Samantha, a Criminal Justice/Forensic Science major with a minor in Communication from Wisconsin Lutheran College, who has spent her spring semester studying abroad in the capital city of San José on our program at Veritas University. Read on to learn more about her study abroad experience with AIFS Abroad and the impact of being an international student in Costa Rica. Choosing a Study Abroad Program Destination & Term Deciding when and where to study abroad can be…
2.5K As a small business, you may not have the resources to run a dedicated call center to service your customer base. However, customer support isn’t something you can compromise on either, especially as a small and growing company. Fortunately, there are many call center software for small business needs that can help your in-house agents handle customer calls and other related tasks efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore the 11 best call center software for small businesses. We’ll highlight their key features, pricing, and user ratings to help you make an informed choice. We’ll also discuss the three key…