A handbook designed to assist Chinese students and scholars who are planning an extended stay on a U.S. college or university campus is presented. The guide includes a brief overview of the U.S. postsecondary education system, with attention focused on study, not research opportunities. The following topics are addressed: passports and visas for…

THE HISTORY AND OPERATION OF THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM SINCE IT BEGAN IN 1946 ARE OUTLINED. THE PROGRAM HAS HAD SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE AREAS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE COOPERATION. THERE IS INFORMATION ON WHO QUALIFIES FOR GRANTS, WHO SUPPORTS THE PROGRAM, WHAT GRANTEES TEACH AND STUDY, AMERICAN STUDIES…

Examines the complex nature of the educational exchange relationship between Japan and the United States, which is characterized by imbalances and asymmetries in the number of students and scholars crossing the Pacific, translations of books and journals, and other knowledge products. Makes recommendations for improvement in all aspects of…

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Professional Student Exchange Program enables students in 12 Western states to enroll in selected out-of-state professional programs, usually because those fields of study are not available at public institutions in their home states. Exchange students receive preference in admission.…

A survey of 313 American colleges and universities thought to have accepted students and/or scholars from the People's Republic of China (PRC) was conducted in March 1981 by the U.S.-China Education Clearinghouse. Usable responses were received from 164 institutions. The responses indicated that a total of 3,467 PRC students and scholars were…

Information about exchange programs between the United States and nearly 130 countries and territories for students, research scholars, teachers, lecturers, and international visitors is presented in this report. Programs are discussed in general terms by geographical area. A review of the international visitors program including foreign leaders,…

SUMMARIES OF PRESENTATIONS BY REPRESENTATIVES OF JUNIOR COLLEGES AND OTHER AGENCIES PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN AMERICAN JUNIOR COLLEGES. A RESEARCH REPORT DESCRIBES PROBLEMS OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN SUCH PROGRAMS--(1) LACK OF ADEQUATE ORIENTATION OF QUALIFIED FOREIGN…

This document provides a proven framework in which successful foreign study programs have been mounted at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Emphasis is placed on program objectives, program ingredients, admissions, overseas academic evaluation, program orientations, expenses, pre-departure information, role of study abroad advisory…

It is proposed that the economic and educational benefits which derive from English teaching offer local nationalists in Latin America a better justification for foreign language study than the frequently cited allegiance to a liberal education. The situation in Colombia is described. (Author/SW)

Programs sponsored by the Bicentennial Committee on International Conferences of Americanists (BCICA) are described that were held in Salzburg, Tokyo, Shiraz, Iran, San Antonio, and the Ivory Coast. The values of increased understanding and the effectiveness of the comparative approach are discussed. (LBH)

The Executive Director of the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs looks back on the association's 25 years. (PG)

University of London's first foreign student adviser recounts her experiences in the development of programs for assisting foreign students in Britian. (HS)

The International Study Centers created by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities allow students of average means to study abroad. (HS)

Describes activities and philosophy of the Russians' international education programs. (LN)

The intent of legislation for educational exchange is to facilitate education but not to create an avenue resulting in extralegal immigration. The legislation does not achieve its end, although the initial relationship between visa and migration intentions appears to indicate that the law does work." (Author)