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Arizona State University, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Northeastern University, and UC San Diego to launch bold study abroad programs to improve student outcomesBOSTON, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has selected four nationally recognized institutions of higher education to receive $1 million over four years to establish new study abroad programs that will advance institutional goals while improving student outcomes. Each of the four winners pledged to match CIEE’s $1 million grant resulting in a total of $8 million in funding over four years for students to study abroad in Africa, the Middle…

While almost a year has passed since I studied abroad at the University of Oxford last summer, glimpses of my time there have slipped into my mind every day since. Whether I’m cramming for an exam in Clem or catching up with a friend on the Corner, all of my favorite memories from abroad flash through my head like an infinite film reel.  Studying for my final exams this week has made me realize that despite earning six credits abroad in thought-provoking and challenging classes, I rarely reminisce on the studying. Oxford’s ivy covered, stone-crafted library flaunts all of the…

Six years ago, the Dallas City Council passed a resolution to make the city more welcoming for immigrants and long-time residents alike. The city council proposed policy recommendations to address the unprecedented challenges immigrants and refugees in the Texas city face. Alongside the resolution, the city, in collaboration with multisector stakeholders, launched the Welcoming Dallas Strategic Plan, a plan for civic, economic, linguistic, and social integration and inclusion. Since the plan was launched in 2018, Dallas has invested in advancing these recommendations and has completed more than 80% of the specific recommendations. Now, in 2024, just seven years after Dallas…

In the dynamic global world, the UK remains a leading destination for proficient individuals searching for novel prospects and stimulating challenges, especially Indian students who are looking to study and work abroad. While there is a lot of conversation surrounding the short skilled list being abolished, there is little or no awareness of the ‘New Entrant Route’ for the Skilled Worker Visa. It is important to shed light on the New Entrant Route and how Indian students who go to the UK for quality education and building sustainable career paths can benefit from it. The Skilled Worker Visa was introduced in 2020 (replacing the Tier 2 visa) essentially enabling international workers with the necessary skills and eligible occupation to stay and work in the UK. This visa opens doors to prospects in a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, and engineering. It is a long-term visa that is initially granted for up to 5 years and can be then renewed based on sponsorship. After 5 years you might also be eligible to apply for “indefinite leave to remain” which is…

Three Ogeechee Technical College students are currently in Germany for three weeks, April 27 – May 18, 2024 as part of an exchange program with Leopold-Hoesch Berufskolleg, a vocational college in Dortmund. Daniel Maulden and Bryce Costlow, Automotive Technology students, and Jacob Flannery, a Manufacturing Engineering Technology student, will gain valuable experience studying and shadowing in industries in the Dortmund community. On Tuesday, April 30, the students had the opportunities to visit the industries where they will be observing their German career counterparts at work. Maulden and Costlow are shadowing at BMW, while Flannery will be shadowing at Vitesco Technologies,…

INTO University Partnerships Launches ‘Return & Connect’ to Boost International Student Careers London, UK , May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LONDON– INTO University Partnerships is launching a new “ Return & Connect ” digital platform and physical service, aimed at empowering international students with enhanced career opportunities, bridging the gap between education and employment worldwide. The platform is designed to support international students returning to their home countries after completing their studies overseas, connecting them with employer and alumni networks, for in-market work experience and post-study work placements both during and after their study overseas. The innovative service has…

On April 29, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule aimed at protecting workers on temporary H-2A visas and strengthening the agency’s oversight of their employers. The rule is set to go into effect on June 28, with a two-month subsequent grace period. The H-2A program allows migrant laborers to work in temporary or seasonal agricultural jobs in the United States for employers that are unable to find enough U.S.-based workers. The program has grown significantly in the past few years, as the country goes through an extended labor shortage. Last year, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification…

While Loving the Location focuses on capturing the essence and energy of the study abroad locations, the Living category of the competition is intended to honor the people, creatures and places that become part of students’ lives while abroad.  Eleanor Helm, a third-year honors student, was awarded third place in this category for her photo submission, “View from the Terrace.”  Last fall, Helm participated in a semester-long program with the Department of Languages, Literature and Culture, where she developed her Spanish language skills and uncovered the art, history and culture of Granada, Spain. While Helm’s days were spent venturing into…

International physicians who come to the United States on a J-1 visa for their medical residency often find themselves facing a significant hurdle at the end of their training: the two-year home-country residency requirement under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. For highly credentialed physicians seeking to continue their medical careers in the U.S., and where a J waiver is not able to be obtained right away, an option worth exploring is the O-1 visa. This article provides an overview of the O-1 visa and how it can serve as a viable alternative for physicians subject to the…

14 As I reflect on the remarkable milestone of AIFS’s 60th anniversary, I can’t help but be filled with a sense of gratitude for all those who have been a part of this incredible adventure. From Sir Cyril Taylor’s visionary leadership and passion for fostering international education, to colleagues and faculty members who tirelessly supported our programs, to the diverse students who have infused every corner of the globe with their unique perspectives and originality, each has played a vital role in shaping our collective experience. Six decades of global education and cultural exchange have influenced the very essence of…