1. International Education: Access, Trends and Career Pathways Stacey Gustavson, Fanming Lin Nicole Linko, Lorena Roedan

2. Table of Contents ▪Importance of international education ▪General student mobility trends ▪Choice & Access ▪Chinese students ▪Middle Eastern students ▪Careers and skills

3. Why is international education important?

4. During the 2014/15 academic year… ▪How many international students studied in the U.S.? ▪Which states in the U.S. hosted the most international students? ▪Which countries sent the most students to study in the U.S.? General Student Mobility Trends in the U.S.

5. International Student Choice and Access Why do students choose to leave their home country for education? What are common barriers for international students wishing to study in the U.S.?

6. New Trends for Chinese Students ▪Top country: more than 30% of all int. students ▪Stratification ▪Nouvaeu Riche: financial support from the family ▪Changing expectation ▪ Liberal Art Education & more Options ▪ American culture ▪Challenges ▪Increasing competition for top universities ▪Integration

7. New Trends for Middle Eastern Students ▪Top Countries (Iran & Saudi Arabia, 11%+) ▪Government Sponsorships Challenges Neo-racism and discrimination Misconceptions Ban on Iranian students Political factors Opportunities Strong need for college/community cultural education

8. Career Opportunities* Types of Jobs Int’l Admissions Int’l Student Advising Int’l Scholar Advising Support Coordination Study Abroad Advising Skills Intense Travel Immigration Law Legal Aspects Outreach Communication *NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 2016

9. Preparing New Professionals ▪Identifying a cause ▪Networking ▪Mentoring ▪Experiences ▪Advice

10. Conclusion & Best Practices ▪Diversity and Inclusion Efforts ▪Strengthen Harassment Policies ▪Academic and Language Support Programs Montgomery College Welcome Center

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13. References cont’d Redden, E. (2016, April 15). Middle Eastern Students Ask, Is Idaho State Safe? Inside Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/04/15/middle-eastern-students-ask-if-idaho-state-safe Saudi Ministry of Education. Retrieved from http://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/Ministry/SCHOLARSHIPSAGENCY/Pages/UniversityRating.aspxhttp://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/Ministry/SCHOLARSHIPSAGENCY/Pages/UniversityRating.aspx We would like to thank the following interviewees: Fadi Jamil Abboud, Sophomore, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Gregory Malveaux, Study Abroad Coordinator, Montgomery College Nancy Maloney, Associate Director for International Affairs, Marywood University Heidi Russell-Kalkofen, International Student Coordinator, Montgomery College Leyang Xiao, Rotational Associate, Pfizer, UC San Diego (Class of 2015) Qingning Zhang, Senior, Shanghai World Foreign Language Middle School, Duke University (Class of 2020)