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UK Launches New Scheme to Make Student Visas Easier for Grads
News Visa International News
January 10, 2018
The UK government launched year two of a pilot designed to make the visa process easier for international students seeking graduate degrees. Let’s take a closer look.
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More Internationals Choosing to Study -- and Stay -- in the Netherland
News Study Abroad Visa International News
December 6, 2017
Not only are more students from around the world choosing the Netherlands for their international study destinations, and not just because Christmas starts early with a visit from Sinterklaas on 6 December. Many international students are opting to remain after their study programs are completed, a...
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Fears Ease Up Over Impact of Trump Travel Ban on International Studies
News Visa International News
July 6, 2017
When the Trump administration’s travel ban was first announced, it sent shockwaves of concern through the international studies community. Following a revision of the ban which went into effect last week, experts say international students have less reason for alarm.
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Residency Applications Changing for Grad Students in Canada
News Visa International News
December 13, 2016
Canada’s graduate international students who succeed economically in Canada do not currently have an easy path to Canadian residency.  A new process, to be released in the coming months, will change that.  Let’s take a closer look.
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Despite Brexit, Funding for EU Students in the UK Will Remain the Same in 2017
News Visa International News
November 18, 2016
Despite Brexit, the British government recently announced that EU students planning to study in the UK in 2o17 will pay the same fees as domestic students, and will have access to the same loans and grants.  Learn more.  
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Finland’s International Students Choosing to Stay and Work Post-Graduation
News Visa International News
September 2, 2016
While it’s natural to assume that most international students head back home after completing their coursework abroad, data from Finland tell a very different story. In fact, more than half of international students were still working in Finland a year after graduation, according to a recent r...
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Canada Wants International Students to Stick Around
News Visa International News
August 30, 2016
While many students seek out international study opportunities in Canada, few stay after graduation due to immigration obstacles. According to a recent announcement from Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship John McCallum, this situation is subject to change in the near ...
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No Visa, No Problem For Mexicans in Canada?
News Visa International News
August 12, 2016
Canada’s government recently announced plans to lift visa requirements in order to bolster relations with Mexico, according to a press release from Canada’s office of the Prime Minister. When will the change take effect and what does it mean for students? Let’s take a closer look.

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How to Prep Your Smartphone for Your Study Abroad
May 14, 2018

If you're getting ready to study abroad, there's one thing you don't want to forget. No, it's not your toothbrush. It's your smartphone. Let's take a ...

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Will You Make a Difference Like These Young Journalists?
May 3, 2018

Columnist and critic Christopher Hitchens once said, “I became a journalist because I did not want to rely on newspapers for information.” Indeed,...