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The International Student Experience: A Crucial Domain of Recruitment and Retention

Published: October 4, 2016

International student alumni can be an institution’s biggest brand ambassadors, but only if they have a good experience on campus. The research team at WES surveyed almost 5,000 current or formal international students to learn more about what did and didn’t work for them during their time at U.S. institutions – and to develop actionable recommendations to help HEIs better meet student needs and future recruitment goals.

Infographic: The International Student Experience

Published: October 4, 2016

Do you know which group of international students suffers most deeply from homesickness? What about which ones have trouble making peer-to-peer or student-to-faculty connections? In order to help higher education institutions better understand the needs and experiences of students from around the world, World Education…

Better Career Services for International Students = Better Retention and Recruitment

Published: June 7, 2016

Good career prospects are a major pull factor for international students who come to the U.S., but the career services available on campus often fall short. With an eye toward improved recruitment, retention, and better student experience, the WES research team examined what works and what doesn’t at campuses across the U.S.

Providing Pathways for Refugees: Practical Tips for Credential Assessment

Published: April 4, 2016

Bryce Loo and Alejandro Ortiz, Research Associates at World Education Services DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT An alarming 60 million people – roughly equivalent to the population of Italy – were displaced by war, conflict or political repression in 2015. Among them were hundreds of thousands of…

The Next Frontier: ROI Evaluation in International Student Recruitment

Published: February 2, 2016

Megha Roy and Zhengrong Lu, Research Associates, WES In the coming decade, institutions of higher education across the U.S. will face two realities now reshaping the enrollment landscape. On the one hand, global demand for international higher education is projected to nearly triple to 8…

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