Top 12 Trending International Education News
Jan 14, 2021
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International Students in the US to Continue Studying Online During Spring Semester 2021
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson says it is likely that international students with F or M student visas can continue to take classes online for spring semester 2021 without affecting their immigration status. This refers to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) federal guidance issued in March 2020 designed to halt the spread of COVID-19. Normally, international students have to be physically present in the US to preserve their visa status.
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School Board Prepared to Welcome International Students
The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board says they are ready to accept international students safely. They have an international student program readiness plan in place that meets the Ministry of Education requirements. Currently, the district just has 15 international students, down from the average of 125 they have annually.
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Lockdown Restrictions Spark Demands for Reduced Fees and 'No Detriment' Policy
A petition calling for the UK Government to reduce university tuition fees is circulating. The petition has already collected over 160,000 signatures from various university students including international enrollees. Students are complaining about the lower standard of teaching online as well as the unavailability of access to school facilities and other resources which do not justify the high tuition fees. They are also requesting for the ‘no detriment’ policy to be reinstated in universities this year. The rule has helped in ensuring that students progress and complete the previous school year in the face of COVID-19 challenges.
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Online Education: A Mixed Blessing for International Students in Sweden
We’ve seen how the pandemic has forced many universities and students to shift from traditional to online learning to follow health and safety restrictions. Although Sweden has not declared official lockdowns, universities here have generally opted for distance learning. This approach has been generally appreciated by international students although many still prefer a blended approach with online and face-to-face interaction. Students still hope to go back to the traditional teaching setup which allows them to better connect with people.
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'Hard to See a Safe Corridor': NSW Shelves Plan for Return of International Students
A detailed plan in New South Wales to allow 1000 international students back into the country in January has been put on hold following the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. The priority is to bring Australians home and, given the arrival cap of 3,000 a week into Sydney Airport, this plan seems unlikely in the near future. Premier Gladys Berejiklian admits the need to understand the new strains better before she can bring international students and skilled immigrants back safely.
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Support for 'Homesick' Students
Student support organizations in New Zealand universities such as Manatoa--a campus-based Pacific mentoring and leadership program at the Massey University--can help international students acclimate better and cope with homesickness. This is especially important for students unable to go home because of COVID-19 restrictions and having to deal with financial challenges.
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New Global Ambassador Scholarship for International Students
The University of Tennessee in Knoxville has announced its Global Ambassador Scholarship program for international students. Chosen students will serve on the UT international recruitment team. UT has also announced that it is extending three other scholarships to international students. To be eligible, students will need a minimum of 3.0 UT converted and weighted GPA and be able to submit their applications by May 1.
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Int’l Students Lacking Canadian Work Experience Due to Pandemic Will Have Another Chance for Permanent Residence Permit
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has announced that international students with post-graduate work permits (PGWP) but are unable to get mandatory job experience in Canada due to COVID-19 will have a chance to acquire permanent residency under a provisional policy in Ottawa. This will allow affected students with expiring or expired PGWPs to apply for a new permit, which will be effective for another 18 months.
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US to Amend H-1B Visa Process, Wages and Skill to Get Priority Over Lottery System
The United States government has announced that the H-1B visa selection process will be modified to give priority to salary and skills instead of the current lottery system. Immigration officials said that this decision is aimed to ensure that the most highly skilled foreign workers will benefit from the temporary employment program. The final rule will be effective 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register. Based on the schedule, the next H-1B visa filing season will commence on April 1, 2021.
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Chinese Students in the US Caught Up in Geopolitics and Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Thousands of Chinese students have decided not to come to the United States over Trump's crackdown on Chinese nationals and harsh immigration policies. Some of the students say they may still come back to finish their studies when campuses fully reopen but many no longer plan to stay in the US. While Joe Biden’s win is boosting hopes that Sino-US relations will stabilize, for many in the Chinese community, the damage has already been done. Chinese students have expressed that they are no longer willing to endure the unfriendly study policies for international students in the country.
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Tokyo School For Chinese Strives to Overcome Coronavirus Impact
While educational activities all over the world remain severely limited due to the pandemic, entrance exams still continue for Chinese students wishing to go to Japanese universities. Before the pandemic, the United States was the top destination for Chinese students but the fast spread of the virus and outgoing US President Donald Trump's hard-line stance towards China have led to a slight fall in the number of Chinese students studying in the US. In response, Japan has decided to accept more Chinese students in the country as Tokyo schools prepare for the entry of the new learners from China.
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Nordic Capitals Dominate 2020 English Proficiency Rankings
According to the 2020 annual report from EF Education First, Copenhagen locals have the world’s best non-native English proficiency. Amsterdam placed a close second, with other Nordic capitals Helsinki, Oslo, and Stockholm all ranking in the top six of the 90 cities included in the report. The EF report highlights several key strategies employed in Nordic school systems, including an early focus on communication skills, daily exposure to English both in and outside the classroom, and career-specific language instruction in the final years of study, whether that is a vocational school or university.
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Featured Institution: University of Missouri-St. Louis
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is the largest public research university in eastern Missouri. It serves the most diverse and economically important region in Missouri and delivers exceptional educational, research, and engagement experiences to its more than 16,000 students.
The campus of UMSL is spread over 470 acres in suburban St. Louis County. Its mix of modern and historic academic buildings is the perfect setting for students to gain insights through the university’s outstanding faculty and work experience from internships at companies and organizations found in an excellent metropolitan region.
UMSL graduates are in all 50 states and 65 countries around the globe, and the more than 75,000 alumni that call the St. Louis region home drive the region’s economy and contribute significantly to its social well-being.
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Featured Program: Bachelor of Arts in English
One of St. Mary’s University’s top-tier programs, the Bachelor of Arts Degree in English is designed to train students to develop a rich and broad understanding of the English language. This four-year degree program prepares students for a wide choice of careers in the fields of communications, marketing, public relations, politics, research, publishing, technical writing, and more. Graduates of the program will be able to use the English language precisely and elegantly, both orally and in writing. Students will also develop the skills to write persuasively, think critically and creatively, analyze and interpret complex ideas, and present ideas in dynamic ways. Further education avenues include education, journalism, government service, advertising, and business. Located on a historic site in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, St. Mary’s University is an innovative teaching and research university that provides affordable, accredited, and highly valued degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, and education.
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