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I’m going to let you all in on a little secret: I wasn’t ecstatic when I first saw that I got off the waitlist for the Study Abroad program in Toledo, Spain for the Spring 2024 semester. I know, that’s a little crazy, especially with how many students have shared nothing but positive reviews about their experiences abroad. Yet, I was already looking forward to a full junior year on campus, enjoying the same activities and traditions with the friends I’ve grown incredibly close to. It felt too jarring for me to change all of my plans by studying in…
Our team at Berardi Immigration Law recently assisted a client with an exciting venture: establishing a modern indoor sports training facility in the United States. This facility focuses on comprehensive athlete development, offering programs that enhance physical abilities like speed and strength alongside mental skills. Client’s Vision & Business Setup The client envisioned a temperature-controlled facility equipped with multi-use sports fields and batting cages. The goal was to provide a variety of training programs that emphasize safe, enjoyable, and holistic approaches to youth sports. Investment & Business Formation To bring this vision to life, the client formed a U.S. company…
12 Doing a study abroad program can be a life-changing experience. Just ask Sydni, a college student from Hofstra University and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador who spent a summer studying in London at the iconic Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. Now that she’s officially part of our alumni community, Sydni can reflect on her study abroad experience at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. Read on to hear all about it in our recent interview with her. “My favorite highlights from the program was being given the opportunity to work with multiple creative professionals in the theatre industry in London and learning more about the city of…
The Japan NewsYuichi Fukunaga By Tomoko Hatakeyama / Japan News Staff Writer 17:05 JST, May 14, 2024 It has been a while since Japanese youth are said to have become inward looking, shunning the challenges of studying abroad for various reasons. They are said to have no interest, not enough money or simply cold feet. Even as the number of Japanese students abroad has recently increased from the sharp drop caused by the pandemic, Japan lags behind other developed countries. Yuichi Fukunaga, a 24-year-old entrepreneur, who studied neuroscience at Williams College in Massachusetts, stresses that “it has become…
By Kate Elliott Kate H. Elliott is a lecturer and coordinates the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication’s Magazine Media concentration. Twenty years ago, I studied abroad and worked for Reuters in London. During the week, I wrote articles about AIDS in India and small arms proliferation in Sri Lanka. On weekends and holidays, I visited relatives in Germany, journeyed through the Highlands of Scotland, and toured the Colosseum in Rome. The experience transformed me — my perceptions of the world, my resourcefulness and my fluency of global issues. On May 5, I embarked on another study abroad, but this…
Study abroad programs offered through the University of Tennessee not only allow students to learn more about the subjects they have chosen to study but also give them the opportunity to expand their minds by exposing them to cultures they may have never encountered before. This summer, UT is offering over 100 different study abroad programs for students in various programs. Here is a list of eight fascinating places across the globe where you’ll be able to find UT students.London, England Across the Atlantic Ocean, the UT engineering department will be traveling to London, England to discover more about the technological…
As a result of hard work and perseverance, several students from a variety of colleges and academic disciplines have been awarded international fellowships and scholarships. In addition, RIT has a record six Fulbright U.S. Student awardees this year, following a record 30 applicants and 15 finalists. “One of the hallmarks of an RIT education is the opportunity to send so many students out into the world to live, learn, and explore,” said Jenny Sullivan, director of Education Abroad and International Fellowships. “Thanks to these nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships, our students are using their skills and talents to make a…
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a valuable tool within the U.S. immigration system, particularly under the EB-2 visa category, which includes professionals holding advanced degrees or individuals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. Unlike traditional employment-based visa processes, the NIW allows eligible individuals to bypass the labor certification process, commonly known as PERM. This waiver is granted when it is in the interest of the United States, thus eliminating the need to demonstrate that there are no qualified U.S. workers for the position. Criteria for the National Interest Waiver To qualify for the NIW, applicants must…
Overseas education is an enriching, life-changing experience for a student. It’s an opportunity to think outside the box and explore beyond. Undoubtedly, studying abroad opens the door to a global network and enhances a person’s career chances. What remains the question here? Is it possible for a middle-class scholar to achieve and live this dream? As per the data given by the Education Ministry, there is a sudden rise in the number of Indian scholars going abroad to pursue higher education. Thus, it broke the past six years record in 2023 with over 7.8 lakh. However, more advancement is yet…
Students from China and Hong Kong who are studying at European or North American universities may be far away from home, but they are also menacingly within reach of their home governments. The message we get, Chinese student Rowan* told the human rights organization Amnesty International is: “You are being watched, and though we are on the other side of the planet, we can still reach you.” Rowan is one of 32 students Amnesty interviewed for its report entitled “On My Campus, I Am Afraid.” Researchers sought to document China’s transnational repression at universities and spoke with Chinese students in eight countries: Belgium, Germany,…