Benefits Of International Students In The US

The second reason why most people immigrate to the United States is the quest for higher educational opportunities offered by most universities in the country (Nuñez n.p). Most of the adventurous students seek out scholarships to come and study in the United States since they feel that the United States has better educational and employment opportunities for the bright minds. According to Henderson (5), the American Universities and Colleges comprise 15 out of the top 20 according to the college rankings. Taking the example of two prominent rankings, the first one, carried out by the Times Higher Education Ranking of World Universities, the United States takes up 13 out of the 20 top universities in ranking. The second ranking, which was the Academic Ranking of World Universities, lists 17 American universities among the 20 top ranking bringing the average to about 15 universities out of the top 20. This appeals to most students from Asia or Africa to seek out scholarships and move abroad to further their education (Henderson 5).

International students attending U.S. colleges and universities bring valuable cultural and educational diversity as well as economic contributions to American campuses and their communities (Andrade, 2006). Internationalization on college campuses encourages cultural awareness which can provide beneficial skills for students as they enter the workplace in our globally interconnected society. As international student recruiting increases, research suggests that universities must become more aware of the adjustment and acclimation challenges international students face and provide appropriate services to keep them enrolled. This qualitative study of international students in a North Eastern Tennessee university, will attempt to explore best institutional efforts to boost student retention, confirming that additional recruitment resources alone does not guarantee international student retention.

They contribute to the diversity and internationalization of their classrooms, campuses and communities. In this essay we will be looking into the academic, social and cultural challenges international students face when they study here in the US. Follow by why students from different regions (Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, Australia etc.) adapt to US culture differently. Lastly I will look into why International students mostly associated with other international students instead of associating with American students.

The economic contributions of international students is one of the most obvious reasons that countries like the U.S. are very willing to admit international students to their colleges. Take the international students in the U.S. as an example. NAFSA conducts an annual state-by-state and congressional district analysis of the economic contributions of international students and their families to the U.S. economy. International students and their families created or supported 340,000 jobs and contributed $26.8 billion to the U.S. economy during the 2013-2014 academic year, according to NAFSA’s latest economic analysis. For every 7 international students enrolled, 3 U.S. jobs are created or supported by spending occurring in the following sectors:

While many foreign students come to the United States for the benefits given to them by their country, coming to the U.S. has opened more than just economic doors for them because the new generation of foreign students are more open and available to facilitate discussions on controversial issues in their countries. It has also taught them American values such as responsibility and dependence, and has provided them with much better school systems.

The United States of America in the eyes of the world is a place full of dreams, full of hope and a place where civil liberties are being uphold. People of all different background, different social and financial status flock to America for various reason. Some people come to America to escape religious and political persecutions; some come to escape the horrors of war; some come to find a better life for their family; and many more will come for a better education. From the depictions of Hollywood, pop-cultural and the tiny sections that are shown on the media, the world sees the American educational system as the best in the world. With diverse student population, friendly faculty and staff, the latest technology, and the most resources available to its student, America is the place to study. International students with full excitement pack their suitcases and say goodbye to their families; however what lies ahead of them is not the glamor that the media portrays, but rather harsh discrimination that comes from negative stereotypes await them.

Many questions about the future of globalized higher education remain unanswered. The rising mobility of recent decades seems likely to continue—but at what rate and in which directions? Will the cross-border movement of students begin to change from a mostly elite to a mass phenomenon? Will the explosive growth of for-profit institutions continue? Those are just a few of the uncertainties.

There are at least three reasons why international students are unmotivated to study in the USA that can bring about many objectionable effects. In fact, students do not want to study in the USA due to different causes which could be related. These causes can be categorized into intrinsic and extrinsic. First, students’ expectations have a role in their motivation. In particularly, since an education system of American universities is different from many other systems, sometimes students could not see their progress straightway. For example, some IEI students study hard, do all assignments on time, so they have good grades; however, they still do not feel that they improve their English skills highly. As a result, they are unmotivated to continue

The world is globalizing. Many move from one country to another in search of better opportunity of education and job and so on. According to Foderaro, (2011) the population of international scholars who are working in colleges and universities in the United States; as researchers, instructors and professors has rose to 115,000 from 86,000 in 2001. It is the highest of all-time. With this increasing trend in foreign scholar, the number of foreign-born instructors in the U.S. will also rise. The foreign born instructors are expected to perform at the same standard as their native born colleagues. However, the foreign born instructors may encounter various cultural, educational, and/or administrative challenges throughout their work in the

In the Global Pathways article, “Why choose to study in the USA,” addresses that many American colleges and universities are ranked the best in the world and proclaimed “the USA has one of world’s best university systems.” The statistics showed sixteen universities were ranked in the world’s top twenty universities, and fifty-two of America’s universities were ranked in the top one hundred universities in the world. The credibility towards America’s university system goes to the flexible undergraduate curriculum that provides a large variety of classes for undergraduates to take. Classes narrow down each year until individuals only take courses directly linked to the major they desire (“Why”). The article “Choosing the USA,” from International Student, stresses the opportunities given to students deriving from the “cutting-edge technology.” Although they become better skilled and familiar with the technology, they also have the option of contacting researchers and teachers. This provides individuals with an outlet or resources benefitting them throughout their education and career. America is a practical place to study because of the opportunities the higher quality education

The United States is mixing people from cultures all around the world which often called a melting pot. Also, American culture is exceptional, and might be different from international student countries in many ways. The number of international students attending institutions of higher education is on the rise in the United States. The overall number of international students in the U.S. has grown 72 percent since 2000, according to us news and world report. Also, the foreign student population rose from 547,867 in 2000 to 690, 923 in 2010. The international students from different countries such as China, India, South Korea , Japan, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Moreover, China occupies the largest number and then India that 30% increase in Chinese student enrollment in the United States and 15 % of international students from India. Furthermore, the number of Saudi Arabia increased that there are 10 times more Saudi students in the U.S. today than in 2000, according to IIE. The number of students from Saudi

The presence of international students can affect graduate school completion rates through different channels. First of all, the completion rate is higher among international students as they are better motivated to finish their studies in order to apply for jobs in the host country. In addition, those who plan to return to their countries of origin are typically under immense pressure to complete their studies on time by their sponsoring companies, and to become better competitors in the market. Other than their self-motivation to graduate, they may also cause indirect effects towards their fellow international and native students. The indirect channel may work through peer effect, reducing resource constraint, and displacement and wage

Should we bring more international students to FAU? Let's see why how does it benefit to promote international education within FAU; International education is increasingly recognised by institutions and governments as an important export sector. In fact, the economic impact of foreign students’ tuition – along with accommodation, living expenses, recreational and travel expenses, and other in-country spending – has been significant enough to make international education a top export category in many leading destination countries. For

In the end of 2009, I fulfilled one of my life dreams of studying in America. Now, it has been seven years of joy, proud and pain. In little time, I could master the language, transfer and graduate from a prestigious university. However, I knew that it would not be an easy task as an international student.

I had asked myself many questions before I left where I was from, to come to college in the United States: What does my new school look like? Will I make many friends there? Will the workload be heavy? However, after two months of study here at the University of Illinois and from LAS 100, I think I have found the answer to my questions. Although there were some setbacks and difficulties I had to overcome, for example, I have struggled while working in the group workshop as it was hard organizing with all the group members, but in the end, we have completed the assignment, and it helped to prepare me for the future projects. Over the last eight weeks, from looking for the purpose of higher education, exploring liberal arts education, to truly understand the meaning of global perspective, I believe I now have come up with more answers than I expected in the first place.