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The Erasmus program began in 1987 with the intention of increasing mobility opportunities for students residing within the European Community (now European Union). The program title is actually an acronym for ‘European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students’. While student mobility remains a fundamental part of Erasmus, the program (renamed in 2014…

Congratulations! You are leading a study abroad program. In addition to playing the role of facilitator, liaison, financial manager, event planner, and diplomat, you’re charged with promoting the program to students, as well. One of the best ways to do this is by hosting a study abroad fair. Here are seven guidelines to make your…

Previous AHEA research reviews have highlighted the efforts being made to internationalize selected fields of study such as business. The present article revisits this subject and describes internationalization developments in the area of engineering education. In doing so, it identifies some of the trends which scholars believe call for further steps in this direction. The…

In April of 2019, the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, published its most recent assessment of ‘basic needs security’ (or, ‘access to affordable food and housing’) among American college students. The report is based on a fall 2018 survey of students at 123 two- and four-year institutions, with approximately 86,000 students responding.  In…

Previous articles in this series have described recent internationalization initiatives in the area of co-curricular activities and the development of globally-networked shared courses. Attention shifts here to the subject of faculty involvement, a factor which, for many, is a matter of fundamental importance. In a work for example tracing his experience as a faculty member…

According to the most recent Open Doors report from the Institute of International Education, the total international student population in the United States has reached 1,094,792, which represents a growth of 1.5% over the previous year. International students now comprise 5.5% of the total US higher education student population. Year Total Intl Students % Change…

We live in a global economy. Students want a higher education that replicates this interconnected world. U.S. colleges and universities can help students experience a more global education by including international students on campus. They add diversity and a connection to other cultures, broadening your students’ minds and understanding of the world.    So, what…

Who Are the International Students Looking to Attend U.S. Colleges and Universities?   For decades, international students have sought attendance at the renowned U.S. colleges and universities. Starting in 1854, the first Chinese international student graduated from Yale University according to The Wall Street Journal. Today more than one million international students study abroad in…

The term Internationalization at Home (IAH) was coined in Europe in response to the early results of the ERASMUS program. Although committed to the goal of increasing student mobility across national borders, European higher education leaders were nevertheless forced to acknowledge that the participation rate in study abroad programs was low and likely to remain…