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January + February 2019

Features

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Feature
Financing the Future
Andreas Schleicher
The returns on higher education degrees are significant. But who should pay for higher education, and why? OECD's Andreas Schleicher explores the financial indicators that affect international student flows.
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Feature
Bringing Study Abroad Home
Mark Toner
Students—and the employers who hire them after graduation—are increasingly seeking education abroad programs that develop personal and professional goals for the twenty-first century marketplace.
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Feature
Why Study in the United States?
Charlotte West
Despite shifting enrollment patterns, the United States remains the top destination for international students. What are the factors that contribute to students choosing to study on U.S. campuses?

Departments

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Global Spotlight: South Korea
Meredith Bell
South Korea remains a top sending country to the United States, even as the South Korean government pursues an ambitious international student enrollment goal of its own.
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Practice Area Column
International Education Leadership
Productive Partnerships
When designed with focus and vision, international partnerships serve as fundamental tools for international engagement.
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Practice Area Column
International Students and Scholars
Navigating the U.S. Cultural Climate
Charlotte West
In today’s cultural and political climate, international students need to understand issues of racism, identity, and privilege to successfully navigate life in the United States.
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Voices
Forum
From the Margins to the Center
Tara Harvey, PhD
Intercultural competency is no longer a “nice to have” skill—it is increasingly critical to any work, especially in the field of international education.
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Practice Area Column
International Enrollment Management
On the Rise: State Consortia
George F. Kacenga, PhD
In a time of dwindling resources for recruitment and enrollment management, state consortia can bring institutions together to amplify efforts.
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