Among the unknowns: Amid a backlog, will students be able to get visas? Will students be able to travel to the U.S.? What happens when they get here?
Karin Fischer
A freelance journalist and expert on global issues in higher ed, Karin has been writing for more than a decade about the changing relationship between American colleges and the world.
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What will a new travel advisory mean for study abroad?
All five of the most popular destinations for American students — France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK — have been labeled “do not travel” by the State Department.
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Colleges fear new legislation would give the government veto power over some overseas partnerships
The provision is part of a bipartisan bill meant to counter China’s global influence.
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More international students don’t mean fewer spots for Americans at U.S. colleges
A new study counters a common misconception that international students crowd others out.
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Bucking the trend, a few students have managed to study abroad
Plus, international education groups call for a moonshot on global learning.
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Anti-Asian discrimination against international students has been there all along
Now, a scholar says, it’s just been “made more visible.”
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Applications from students abroad are up, but what if they can’t get here?
Consular closures, visa backlogs, and travel restrictions could make it difficult for international students to get to the U.S.
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Women as leaders in international ed
Plus, how nations around the globe measure up on academic freedom.
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Americans’ negative views of Chinese students
More than half of Americans favor restricting Chinese students in the United States.
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What the new immigration bill could change for international students
Buried in the 353-page measure are proposals to allow dual intent and extend optional practical training.