Historical trends regarding international educational exchange and factors that have influenced foreign student enrollments in the United States are reviewed and a statistical profile is examined. Since the 1940s the U.S. government has been increasingly active in exchange programs and foreign student activities. Factors influencing foreign…

Perspectives on international educational exchange and the needs of foreign students for academic and career advising and assistance in adjusting to a new culture are considered. Obtaining a degree from an American higher education institution is highly desired by many persons in developing countries, and the high standards foreign students have…

The services provided by The University of Akron's International Student Office (ISO) are described, along with additional programming needs. The ISO provides immigration counseling, academic advising, orientation programs, and the English Language Institute. Information and referral services for foreign students and information on study/travel…