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Without fail, each Tax Day a prevalent myth resurfaces that conceals the truth about immigrants’ contributions to federal, state, and local taxes. Bolstered by social media and other outlets, it misleadingly asserts that immigrants, particularly those who are undocumented, evade taxes. The facts don’t back up these claims. Immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, pay taxes. Our analysis of the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) found that immigrants in the United States have a combined household income of $2.1 trillion and contribute $382.9 billion to federal taxes and $196.3 billion in state and local taxes, leaving them with $1.6 trillion in spending…
Troy University is one of 51 institutions selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 TROY students to obtain their first U.S. passport and open the pathway to study abroad. The American Passport Project seeks to reach diverse student populations and institutions that serve students who identify within demographics underrepresented in U.S. study abroad or those who often do not obtain a U.S. passport. To date, the program has supported 176 higher education institutions in 41 states since its inception in 2021. To be eligible for the Project,…
The University of Winchester (@_UoW) has forged a new partnership with one of Europe’s oldest and most respected universities. Winchester is excited to announce a new Study Abroad partnership with Leiden University in the Netherlands, giving its BA English Literature students the opportunity to spend a semester there. Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of the leading international research universities in Europe and its Arts and Humanities courses are currently listed at number 26 in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It has seven faculties and a campus in both Leiden and The Hague and a…
There is nothing easy about studying abroad. Let us make that clear. You are in a new country, with new people and new classes. You are thrown into an unfamiliar environment and are forced to grapple with the changes. For me, studying at Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) Stockholm, Sweden, for the Spring 2024 semester is the epitome of these challenges. I have never lived with two roommates, let alone lived in a country outside the United States for more than a few weeks. I am here alone—none of my friends came to this program with me. But at…
One of the best ways to meet other study abroad students is by registering for the Study Abroad events, ranging from the Study Abroad Boat Party in Welcome Week to the recent Midterm Social. The study abroad students I’ve met from that first week have continued to be some of my closest friends today while I’ve been studying abroad in London, joining me in exploring the architecture and palaces across England. I highly recommend attending these events to interact with other students going through the same journey and to simply expand your network, making friends from across the world and…
Out on his own for the first time, Viktor Cruz-Calderon takes on Spain after receiving the Gilman Scholarship last fall. Viktor is a double major, pursuing both neuroscience and Spanish at the University of Nevada, Reno. After almost four years of studying at the University, he is now currently studying abroad in Alicante, Spain through the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) for the semester in hopes to not only further his studies within his two majors, but also to step away from his comfort zone in Nevada and learn more about himself. This soul-searching journey would not have been possible…
Photo Submitted Celeste Falgoust Celeste Falgoust, a senior apparel merchandising and product development major, is a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, who has always loved to travel. But her study abroad experience at the Rome Center not only opened her eyes to a new culture, it taught her skills that she will use for the rest of her life. The program immersed Falgoust in the world of Italian fashion, where she designed clothing “all day long.” She praised her apparel professor, Antonella, who taught them about the “entire creative process: drawing inspiration, creating mood boards, sketching and designing.” Because…
The overwhelming majority of Singaporeans pursuing their studies abroad do so in one of three countries: the United States, Britain and Australia. Nearly eight in 10 local students heading overseas made a beeline for these three countries in 2021, according to Unesco data on the global flow of higher-education students. However, a small but growing cohort of Singaporean undergraduates are charting a less-trodden path, towards countries such as the Netherlands, Germany and Japan. The overwhelming majority of Singaporeans pursuing their studies abroad do so in one of three countries: the United States, Britain and Australia. Nearly eight in 10 local…
The USA remains a top destination for international students seeking a world-class STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education. The combination of prestigious universities, cutting-edge research, and post-graduation work opportunities through Optional Practical Training (OPT) makes the US an attractive option. OPT allows international students on F-1 visas to gain practical experience in their field of study for up to 12 months, potentially extending to 24 months in STEM fields.Here are 10 US universities renowned for their STEM programs and strong OPT prospects:1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): A perennial leader in STEM education, MIT boasts exceptional programs in computer science,…
Click here to see a slideshow of all the work from Global EyesEach year, Saint Michael’s students who study abroad get the opportunity to share their transformative experiences with the campus community through both words and their photographs.The Global Eyes photography competition allows students to enter their photos and captions in six categories: city life, culture most distinct from Saint Michael’s College, landscape, nature, people and the human spirit, and the essence of study abroad. The judges also awarded artistic appreciation awards, best written captions, a people’s choice award, and a best in show award. On April 3, more than…