Australia To Attract More Int’l Students as 500K Migrants Exit
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Since the pandemic started, more than half a million migrants have departed from Australia, leaving a record low unemployment and impacting the economy. With this, officials are challenged to bring more international students into the country to help revive the declining Australian economy. In the …
New App Taps Student Loneliness, COVID Drop-Outs
Umii, the new Glasgow-based app that was made to combat student isolation and loneliness, has been introduced to shed light on the looming crisis of escalating student drop-out tendencies due to the social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from combatting student loneliness, the application …
Taiwan to Grant Visas for 13,000 Int’l Students
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education announced on Aug. 11 that it would grant student visas to 13,000 international students pursuing a degree and those enrolled in Chinese-language scholarship programs in the country. Amid a nationwide level 2 COVID-19 alert, international students have been a priority of …
CDU Offers Int’l Student Scholarships
To extend its support to international students from different parts of the globe, Charles Darwin University (CDU) International College offers a generous range of scholarships. CDU’s scholarships apply to pathway courses and cover between 15 to 20 percent of the tuition fee depending on the …
Sheridan College in Johnson County Launches Drop-In Tuesdays for Students
Sheridan College in Johnson County will host another Drop-in Tuesday this Aug. 17 at Bomber Mountain Civic Center, providing an opportunity for prospective students to drop by even with no appointment to register for classes and work with staff during extended hours. With Fall classes …
Walsh Releases Student Guidelines for Fall 2021 Campus Return
Progressively taking the necessary steps to provide an engaging academic and student life experience, Walsh University released campus return guidelines along with reporting and response protocols to prioritize the health and wellness of its campus community. Walsh committed to continue monitoring and assessing the guidance …
Adelphi Announces New Mask Guidelines for Safe Campus Return
Working closely with its community toward a safe return to campus and a full academic experience this Fall semester, Adelphi University released the updated requirements for the use of face coverings and masks. In its recent COVID-19 health and wellness announcement, Adelphi University highlighted its …
Windsor Prexy: Placement Program Catalyst of University-Industry Collaborations
University of Windsor president Robert Gordon highlighted in an event on Friday, Aug. 6 the successes of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program, noting it as a “fantastic catalyst” of collaborations between the university and the industry. According to the university president, the placement program has …
153 Indians to Study in Europe With Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
For the second year in a row, India has received the largest number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships in the world, with a total of 153 Indian students given the opportunity to pursue their higher education in different countries in Europe this year. Out of 756 …
Biden Warned Over Slow Int’l Student Visa Processing
US educators and senators put the Biden administration on notice as an impending disaster caused by the slow processing of international student visas is anticipated to surface with just days away from the commencement of classes for autumn. It can be recalled that international students, …
