Corporate leaders of high-growth initiative employment sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, health care, hospitality, information technology, and homeland security, are not the only ones who list intercultural communication and management skills as business requisites. The entrepreneurs who are expected to…

International education has generated complex problems of governance. As well as being beneficiaries of educational services and consumers of a product, international students are also migrants, workers and beings with civil rights. Arguably, the regulation of international student security as consumer protection fails to recognize this full range…

Designed for use by foreign students, this guide to American library terminology lists 27 common terms in English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, and Arabic with definitions in English. (MES)

This book has as its purpose to meet the demand from potential students from many countries for information about opportunities for study in Britain. More specifically, the book offers information on the courses offered in the 45 universities and 29 polytechnics in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the entrance requirements into such courses,…

The experiences are related of two guests from South America visiting Crothersville, Indiana to study and learn about agriculture and the FFA in the United States. (EA)

Provides information on the international organizations that stimulate international education in Western Europe. Details Norway's efforts in this area as representative of the other countries. (LN)

Spells out the aid Australia provides for education in foreign countries and provides statistics and information on foreign students and related programs within Australia. (LN)

The annual "Open Doors" survey indicates that India has become the leading foreign source of young people seeking an education in the United States. (EV)

There was a 5.6 percent increase in 1989-90 in the number of foreign students attending U.S. colleges and universities. The largest number of foreign students came from China followed by Taiwan and Japan. There were fewer students from the Middle East and Africa. (DB)

Discusses a descriptive study of international students who graduated from the Department of Agricultural Education at The Ohio State University (OSU) during 1980-1988. The findings are presented regarding (1) background information; (2) current job responsibilities; (3) evaluation of specific OSU courses; and (4) perceptions of graduate study.…

Notes that, for employers, the employment of foreign workers presents both great rewards and high risks. Outlines recent changes in immigration laws that affect employment and provides guidance for recruiters and placement directors that will make the hiring of immigrants understandable and reasonable. Includes a sidebar on how to qualify for a…

Describes the process and practice of female circumcision, the impact it may have on circumcised female international college students, and some counseling strategies for the college counselor who works with this population. Explains variety of reasons for performing female circumcision, different types of female circumcisions, and psychological…

Questionnaire responses from over 75 international students from 40 nations revealed that newly arrived and continuing students had similar concerns. The concern that students ranked highest was finding or keeping a job. Homesickness and general worries ranked second, followed by time for recreational and artistic activities, a need for more…