Archive for the ‘Higher Education’ Category
International Education Critical to U.S. Business and Industry Leaders
Saturday, October 24th, 2009Hi Everyone,
We receive this article from our partner the Institute of International Education.
With the help of the Dilenschneider Group, IIE recently conducted a survey of more than 200 senior-level U.S. and international business leaders to gauge their perceptions of the value of international education to their organizations’ workforce talent. Sixty percent of all respondents reported that the hiring and promotion strategy of their companies acknowledge the importance of a study abroad experience. The survey represents the opinions of CEOs, senior directors, presidents, vice-presidents, and chairs of company boards from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. The new IIE briefing paper analyzes the results of the survey.
Many respondents indicated that the true value of international education lies in the opportunity it provides for students to participate in intensive language programs and develop skills that result from the unique experience of complete immersion in a foreign culture.
Even though this article was written for American students who study outside the United States, we think international students should also read it. The paper will give you a better understanding of how U.S. business leaders think, and what are some of their concerns when hiring new employees. We really believe this paper will help you enhance your career prospects.
To download the paper, click here.
All the best,
U in the USA
Calculating Your “Real” Grade Point Average (GPA)
Friday, October 23rd, 2009Hi Everyone,
We received this very interesting article from Mark Montgomery who owns Great College Advice.
Everyone knows the importance of a high school student’s grade point average, or GPA. It’s the little number that labels us. It signifies whether we are a geek or slacker, or somewhere in between. The GPA is usually either a point of great pride or great shame. Those students who are proud of their GPA practically have it tattooed on their foreheads, while others skulk about in fear that someone might discover what ignoramuses they truly are. To read the complete article click here.
We believe his great resources and advices will be helpful to you.
All the best,
U in the USA.
2009 Times Higher Education University Rankings Released
Friday, October 23rd, 2009Hi Everyone,
The Times Higher Education/QS rankings was released this week.
An article in Inside Higher Ed described key trends in the rankings as follows:
- The United States and Britain continue to dominate the very top ranks with one university in Cambridge, Mass., leading the rankings and one in the original Cambridge in second place.
- The number of North American universities in the top 100 fell to 36 from 42 in just a year.
- The list saw increases in universities from Europe (39, up from 36) and Asia (16, up from 14 last year).
Read the full article at: www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/10/08/rankings
For the full rankings, visit: www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/Rankings2009-Top200.html
Let us know what you think about these rankings.
U in the USA