There’s an old fable we all know. A boy, bored and seeking attention, cries “Wolf!” to stir up panic in the village. The people run - every time - until the day…
As I was flying home to Minnesota after NAFSA, somewhere over Utah, I looked up from my notes and saw the story being told for me. The woman sitting next…
I’ve been at NAFSA all week. Thousands of us are here - colleagues, competitors, collaborators - gathered in the name of international education. The sessions are packed. The buzzwords are…
There’s one word that makes even seasoned international educators groan - sometimes out loud. It’s not “compliance.” It’s not “commission.” It’s networking. Yes, the dreaded N-word. Next week, over 8,000 of…
It’s graduation season, which means two things: lots of inspirational speeches - the kind full of punchy quotes, poetic metaphors, and “Go change the world” “Follow your dreams” “You’re the future”declarations.- and lots…
International education is at a breaking point in the very places that once defined it. In the United States, visa rejections are rising, and political hostility toward international students is…
Yesterday, millions of students across the world committed to a U.S. college or university. Some are still buzzing with joy - they got into the school they dreamed of. Others…
When I arrived in the U.S. as an international student 33 years ago, the world felt open. Studying abroad wasn’t just about earning a degree — it was about challenging ideas, expanding…
On my recent visit to India, a high school counselor shared the story of one of her bright students, who seemingly is caught in an agent’s web and is considering…
I’ve been traveling across India for the past two weeks—just as I have for the last 15 years—visiting high schools, speaking with students, engaging with counselors, and connecting with school…
2+2, 3+1, or even the new and improved 3.5+1.5… regardless of how you add it up, the math ain’t mathing.
Those of us in international education share a common purpose:…
Standardized tests have long been sold as the great equalizer—a clean, quantifiable measure of merit. A simple solution to a complex question: Who deserves access to higher education? But anyone…