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By Sonal Kapoor In today’s business world, companies are actively seeking leaders with a profound understanding of diverse cultures, markets, and global business practices. Pursuing an international MBA equips individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in this environment. Industries like consulting, marketing, and fintech are actively seeking professionals with this diverse expertise. Therefore, obtaining an international MBA degree can significantly increase earning potential and pave the way for numerous career advancement opportunities. Achieving an MBA degree is commendable, but securing an MBA degree abroad can be even more rewarding. While there are numerous prestigious business schools worldwide, the challenge…

Student Blogger: Environmental Science, ’23  Halló! My name is Owen. I will be studying abroad in Iceland this summer (2022) with Wildlands Studies. Perhaps unsurprisingly, as an Environmental Science major I am beyond excited to gain field research backpacking around the land of fire and ice. Far, far from my home in Seattle, I will be immersed in one of the most unique and fascinating geological and biological landscapes on this planet. With fjords and glaciers on the horizon, I can’t help but smile. I hope you will join me as I share m Source link

Jelani Pool ’24, ocean engineering and french, found a home at URI for the unlikely intersection between her passion for oceanography and the French language. Jelani learned how to put in the work to see results and grow as an individual. As shown in her experience studying abroad with IEP, learning how to combine her interests to create a career for herself, and through her commitment to being an RA and forging formative relationships. Why did you choose URI? And then, why did you choose the French program specifically? So I studied French in high school. I really loved the…

The award will connect underrepresented faculty and students from both universities with opportunities to study global public health in Rwanda, focusing on countering violent extremism, prevention of emerging tropical infectious diseases, and other grand public health challenges. The project will enable the UMD and BSU launch of a new global public health learning site in Rwanda and the expansion of the schools’ public health efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa. The grant, a partnership between the universities, honors the life and legacy of Lt. Richard Collins III, a Bowie State student who was murdered on the UMD campus by an SPH student in…

Since everyone has heard the phrase “Delaware is boring,” where do you think the state ranks nationwide for residents most eager to ditch it and move abroad?  A new study conducted by luggage shipping experts MyBaggage.com revealed Delaware ranks eighth nationwide for residents who can’t wait to relocate from the United States.   Delaware is the only state from the Mid-Atlantic region to rank in the top 10, while Wyoming ranked No. 1 for residents most interested in bailing to live out of the country.  States with people most eager to move out of the USA Wyoming  Vermont  Alaska North Dakota Hawaii  Montana  Rhode…

Delhi: The United States of America remains the most preferred study abroad destination for students. The country has many best colleges which have been ranked in different world benchmarks such as ‘QS World Ranking’ and ‘THE ranking’ and ‘US News and World Report’. Students who wish to pursue their higher education from the US must identify their college fit by evaluating certain factors. First, students should thoroughly research the programmes and courses offered by each institution to ensure they align with their academic and career goals, says Akshay Chaturvedi, founder and CEO, Leverage.biz. Visiting campuses, either in person or virtually, can…

Student Blogger: Environmental Science, ’23  Halló! My name is Owen. I will be studying abroad in Iceland this summer (2022) with Wildlands Studies. Perhaps unsurprisingly, as an Environmental Science major I am beyond excited to gain field research backpacking around the land of fire and ice. Far, far from my home in Seattle, I will be immersed in one of the most unique and fascinating geological and biological landscapes on this planet. With fjords and glaciers on the horizon, I can’t help but smile. I hope you will join me as I share m Source link

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024 by Polk Newsroom Polk State College has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program. Polk State is one of 37 U.S. colleges and universities that will use an IDEAS grant to establish, expand, and/or broaden American student mobility overseas in support of U.S. foreign policy goals.“The U.S. Department of State is proud to support these U.S. colleges and universities as they build capacity for more American students to study abroad in diverse locations around the world. Increasing the number of U.S.…

The U.S. Department of State has announced that 37 grants totaling nearly $1.3 million were awarded to U.S. colleges and universities to expand international education opportunities for American students.The grants, awarded through the 2024 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program grant competition, enable higher education institutions to create and expand study abroad programs that align with U.S. foreign policy goals and provide international experience for U.S. students to develop new knowledge and skills that will serve their future careers and capacity for leadership. The recipients are U.S. public and private colleges and universities, including 10 community…

Jeremy Hicks Thursday, June 13, 2024 Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | [email protected] An Oklahoma State University graduate student recently received a national award allowing for a yearlong immersion into a foreign country’s culture and language. Jeremy Hicks, a master’s student in global studies with a focus in diplomacy and communication, was one of just over 100 recipients of a David L. Boren Fellowship, sponsored by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which is a component of the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO).  The fellowship will allow Hicks to study…