New England is experiencing globalization at a rapid pace, including enrollment of foreign college and university students. If the area is to reap the economic and cultural advantages of foreign enrollment, it must maintain a hospitable climate for both foreign trade and foreign students. This process can be enhanced by the admissions and alumni…

Discusses issues encountered by graduates of American-style overseas schools, both American citizens and foreign nationals, when coming to colleges in the United States. Based in part on a survey of guidance counselors in American overseas schools and over 1,300 of their graduates in U.S. institutions, student characteristics and perceptions about…

From 1923 to 1938, the International Institute of Teachers College, Columbia University, actively exported American democratic education abroad via direct faculty participation in the reform of foreign educational systems and the professional training of foreign students and educational leaders. The institute contributed to the development of…

A study of the mobility of students among the larger population of all foreign university students registered in European Union universities in academic 1993-94 found net outflows of students in several countries and some imbalances, by country, in gender distribution of mobile students. Implications for future trends in spontaneous (that is, not…

Patterns in college student mobility between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are examined, with attention given to challenges posed by having three of these countries within the European Union and two outside it. The role of several formal agreements is discussed, and implications for policy needs concerning interinstitutional and/or…

Students and teachers at Rocky Run Middle School (Virginia) use CU-SeeMe, a desktop video conferencing program providing real-time audio and visual, to communicate with educational communities in New Zealand and other international sites. Activities include helping foreign students adjust to American culture, teaching health education with expert…

A collection of case studies illustrates the reactions of overseas and British bilingual students in higher education in Britain to a procedure used to initiate a self-directed learning program in study skills. The self-assessment procedure is briefly described and insights into students' feelings about learning are discussed. (Author/VWL)

The reasons for Canada's declining foreign student enrollment and the problems encountered by the students who do come to study in Canada are outlined, and the research needed to better inform policy-making are discussed. A University of Alberta survey of international students illustrates the usefulness of such research. (MSE)

Aspects of the Malaysian demand for overseas higher education are discussed, including public policy responsible for the demand, Australian policy concerning Malaysian students, the evolution of joint degree programs, and some persistent problems in graduate employment, the declining standard of English, and competition with Australian students…

As concern about the role and performance of teaching assistants grows, universities find themselves initiating training programs. Issues to be considered include: who should provide training, relationships between the different providers, program requirements and curricula, length of the program, follow-up activities, preparation for…

Describes difficulties experienced by librarians in trying to communicate with students for whom English is not the native language. The discussion covers strategies to improve communication, including the use of analogy, universal humor, hands on experience, and integrated programs involving English as a second language and library personnel. (10…

Overseas study programs for college students vary in format, length of stay, and expense. Although students benefit greatly, some universities make it difficult for students to pursue this academic option. Profiles two Hispanic college students who studied abroad and gained valuable work experience and knowledge about Latin American countries. (LP)

Examines the adjustment of 172 Taiwanese students during their first months in the United States. A multidimensional model is used that accounts for 39% of the variance of adjustment. Mediating factors of the model include demographics, personality, number and severity of problems experienced, prearrival preparation, social support, language…

Discusses counseling issues unique to Africans attending college at American universities and the need to incorporate the African worldview when counseling these students. Offers suggestions for helping counselors work effectively with this student population and describes issues to which counselors must be sensitive, such as boundary concerns,…

Identifies the policy issues and major participants in international education. Examines foreign student participation in U.S. educational programs and the particular issues these students face. Endorses collaborative institutional arrangements that encourage exchange of students and scholars. Identifies research needs in international policy…