International students come to the United States from all over the world seeking education and career training not available in their home countries. Most return to those countries after graduation to pursue a career in their field of study, which is when the true power of a high-quality education is realized.
This global impact is a significant benefit, but international students also bring value to their U.S. classrooms. Students today must be prepared to communicate, collaborate and compete in a world that is becoming smaller and more diverse. Yet data from the most recent Open Doors report from the Institute of International Education shows that only one in ten U.S. undergraduate students studies abroad, meaning that the vast majority of American students have limited exposure to opportunities to build their language skills and expand their global perspectives in another country. More...

By Natalie Marsh. China’s prestigious Peking University has announced it is setting up an overseas campus in the UK. More...