International students
A rural postsecondary institution shares its journey to help increase Canada’s low participation rates through uncertain times.
The pandemic has highlighted opportunities to use the tool to build valuable intercultural competencies.
The rapid rise in international recruitment has sparked calls for rules and standards to govern third-party recruiters.
More ethical models are needed for Canada’s outdated and malfunctioning internationalization policies.
How a university-based college effectively uses culturally appropriate apps to engage with international students.
Making programs visible, accessible and student-centred can improve participation.
The application process for international student visas is putting French-language universities at a disadvantage.
Partnership was key to University of Toronto’s pre-arrival orientation to working as a teaching assistant.
High tuition filters out poor but often academically qualified students from other countries.
‘We learned that we have the strategies and knowledge to solve problems.’
Internationalization asks Canadian higher education to adjust systems and norms to better meet this new body of students arriving in our classrooms.
We need to minimize the impact the pandemic has had on international learners.
Research mobility makes for better science; it builds and shares capacity.
Universities and colleges need better, more easily accessible and culturally competent mental health services targeted to the needs of international students.
Preparing international students for the Canadian labour market using a cohort-based approach.
A team of students from diverse cultures, abilities, fields of study and experiences is helping the university to advance its intercultural development goals.
Experts say the ‘cash cow’ narrative belies policy challenges that need to be addressed.
Acting as models to society, the higher education community should attempt to be ahead of the curve and act accordingly.
Career centres are well-equipped to support international students in developing a sense of identity and purpose.
The way forward should be collaborative if we are to retain the students we recruit.