Foreign Policy survey sheds light on Chinese student experience in U.S.
After studying at U.S. colleges and universities, Chinese students view themselves as more open-minded and idealistic, according to a recent article in Foreign Policy.
DNC Vice Chair calls for U.S. students to participate in exchange programs
International exchanges are “more important than ever,” writes Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Donna Brazile in a recent op-ed published by ABC News.
Exchange programs provide great value for participants and help Americans to compete in a global economy, Brazile, a member of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, explains:
Virtual exchanges bring the world to U.S. classrooms
Virtual exchanges are enhancing elementary and middle school classrooms in the U.S., connecting students with people across the world and offering valuable international perspectives, according to recent articles in Education Week and The PIE News.
Assistant Secretary Ryan: “People-to-people ties benefit the entire global community”
International education and exchange are vital to U.S. diplomacy and allow students to acquire valuable skills and become leaders in their respective professions, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Evan Ryan told The PIE News in a recent interview.
Open Doors 2015: International students contribute $30.5 billion to U.S. economy; student mobility for international and U.S. students continues to rise
The U.S. experienced its largest growth in international student enrollments in the past 35 years, and the number of U.S. students studying abroad continues to grow as well, according to the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) 2015 Open Doors report, released this morning. The amount international students contribute to the U.S.
Reps. Pearce and Himes launch Congressional Caucus on exchanges
A newly formed Congressional International Exchange and Study Caucus aims to “raise awareness of the importance of international exchange and study programs in the United States and around the world,” according to a press release from U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce (R-NM) and Jim Himes (D-CT).