American international education nonprofit provides 77 scholarships for international students
The Institute of International Education (IIE) has announced a new set of scholarships to help students from diverse backgrounds study abroad. The IIE Generation Study Abroad Scholarships will provide awards to students who have been historically underrepresented in study abroad programs. The program aims to increase the number of American students studying abroad and to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in study abroad programs.
International summits can foster innovation and development in the Indian education sector
Professor Dr. Sanjiv Marwah, Director of the Maharaja Agrasen Business School in India, highlighted the importance of international summits in fostering innovation and development in the Indian education sector. He emphasized the need for collaboration and exchange of ideas with educators and policymakers from around the world to address challenges facing the Indian education system. Dr. Marwah also stressed the importance of using technology to enhance learning outcomes and promote inclusivity in education. He discussed the potential benefits of incorporating artificial intelligence, gamification, and other emerging technologies into the Indian education system.
Purdue’s College of Agriculture rises in national and international ranking
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has been recognized as the No. 3 college of agriculture in North America and No. 5 in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.
Karen Plaut, former dean of the College of Agriculture and Purdue’s current executive vice president of research paid tribute to the college’s accomplishment.
“The rise in this year’s rankings is a reflection of the continued excellence of the College of Agriculture’s faculty, students, and staff,” Plaut said. “Our research community stretches the frontiers of science to address complex challenges in food, life, and natural resources, positively impacting our students, communities, and the world.”
To learn more - https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2023/Q1/purdues-college-of-agriculture-rises-in-national-and-international-rankings.html
How universities can help international students with ‘digital shock’
Some academic studies have described the shift from one country’s cultural and educational use of digital technologies to another as a ‘digital shock’ for students, with one paper noting that this settling-in period can last for weeks if not months. Students feel ill-equipped in terms of their digital skills and-or their understanding of teaching when using digital learning tasks. This means they can become resistant to an unfamiliar online learning culture, or they attend streamed content without engaging.
Here is how universities can help - https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20230328075835400
How can we encourage students to seek academic assistance ethically?
Times Higher Education highlights the importance of promoting a culture of academic integrity and providing resources to help students succeed without resorting to cheating or plagiarism. In their survey sample of nearly 900 post-secondary students in British Columbia, Canada, they found that almost all reported seeking help from traditional sources such as peers and professor/TA office hours.
To learn more - https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-can-we-encourage-students-seek-academic-assistance-ethically
How you can study in the UK on a fully funded Chevening Scholarship
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office and partner organizations, Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships program that offers awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course.
To learn more about the eligibility - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/study/how-you-can-study-in-the-uk-on-a-fully-funded-chevening-scholarship/articleshow/98959175.cms?from=mdr
Unlocking Opportunities: The Benefits of a semester abroad program for Indian Students
A semester abroad program can provide students with many personal and cultural benefits in addition to academic learning. It can aid in the development of independence, self-confidence, and self-reliance by allowing them to navigate a new environment, meet new people, and solve problems on their own.
80% of US universities drop SAT eligibility criteria for admissions; how will it impact Indian students?
While the Covid-19 pandemic was at its worst, many institutions changed their admissions policies to test-optional ones to accommodate applicants. Nevertheless, as the threat from the pandemic has subsided, this change in policy has now become the norm across the country. Eighty percent of US bachelor-degree granting institutions will not require students seeking fall 2023 admission to submit either ACT or SAT standardized exam scores, a survey by National Centre for Fair and Open Testing (FairTest) USA reveals.
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