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Why Do So Few American Students Study Abroad?

Edu Alliance Journal

However, the number of Americans studying abroad in 2020-21 was 14,549 compared to 162,633 in 2019-20 and the high watermark of 350,000 in 2018-19. The chart below shows how long US students study overseas. Of the 350,000 students in 2018-19 who studied overseas, the majority either studied abroad for a summer or a short term.

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10 Steps to Increase Study Abroad Participation

Study Aborad Association

Studying abroad has been shown to give students invaluable learning opportunities that aren’t available in a traditional classroom setting. The study also showed that student learning outcomes were unique compared to the classroom. Studying abroad is becoming more and more popular every year. Study Abroad Fair.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Approved proposals came from a wide range of departments and fields and included funding requests for ideas such as nutrition-themed exhibits, a peer leadership and mentorship program for international students, a study abroad program in Hawaii, and a diversity career panel series for students from marginalized communities.

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8 Destinations for Affordable Study Abroad Programs under $2,000

Study Aborad Association

Yes, it’s possible to study abroad on a budget – airfare included! If budget is a concern for you or your students, studying abroad doesn’t have to be out of reach. Study Abroad Association helps facilitate a variety of affordable study abroad programs that will meet educational goals while staying under budget.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He describes his current work as “being a thought leader, resource person and a fundraiser, a person looking at innovative ways to implement some of our programs and activities that we provide for students at UCLA.” In addition to directing the AAP, Alexander is associate vice provost for student diversity. Dr. Charles J.

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A small college is failing. Is a rich Canadian to blame?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

As fundraising fell far short of the goal , Chung stepped in with a $2 million loan. Primacorp also took on student recruitment, marketing and fundraising for the college, aiming to dramatically grow the student body through online programs. Now another billionaire, Peter Chung, may hold the key to the fate of the King’s College.

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Intern Spotlight: Jacqueline’s Semester Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

AIFS Abroad

Housing Did you know all AIFS Abroad programs include  housing ? From coordinating your  housing  to providing things like cultural and social activities, excursions, comprehensive insurance, 24/7 emergency support, on-site staff, and more, you’ll take comfort in knowing you’ll have support throughout your entire experience abroad.