More hours on-line than peers elsewhere. Highest percent on Twitter and YouTube, relative to internet users. Facebook, a usual mode of communication. Soaring Smartphone growth. 75% of the country under 30. Highly globalized youth population, many speaking English. Government providing funding for study abroad. 4th largest number of international students […]
International students
The Institute of International Education released today the new numbers on international students studying in the United States. And once again, we have reached a new high of 820,000 students. China is the leading driver of this growth, mainly undergraduates. Her numbers are on the rise. Saudi Arabia had a […]
Record Number of International Students in US (again)
My last post addressed the new stats released by the Institute of International Education. The United States has reached a record high in the number of international students now enrolled in its colleges and universities. I consider this a very good situation. It is a wonderful opportunity for the Church […]
International Students: Removing the Tradition of Geography
An important report addressing the 2010-2011 numbers of international students in the United States was just released from the Institute of International Education. I have greatly appreciated their research over the years. A most helpful annual document is Open Doors Fast Facts (below are two tables from the document). This […]