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Why are International Students Important to your University

Posted On 19 Jan 2018
By : ETN Focus
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Tag: diverse student body, international student retention, International students

Why are international students so important to your university? Why is everybody so crazy about getting students from abroad at their schools? Why do you have to create diversity among your students?

If some of these questions have ever crossed your mind, keep reading, because this article is going to prove the importance of having a diverse student body and explain why will this make your institution number one choice among potential students.

The truth is that the answer lies in complicated financial and cultural implications of the global diversity of the contemporary world. Of course, such a popular trend makes no exception when it comes to the educational industry. In the first place, student diversity is the best way to prepare your students for their future in the interconnected global world that we live in. Creating diverse labour force will also stimulate the local economy growth.

Very often, diversity in the classroom will open doors to new pedagogical benefits. Sharing the experiences and stories of people coming form diverse historical background will enrich the classroom discussion and will generally help students to overcome stereotypes. Thus, a more rounded perception of the world will form, preparing the students for the international labour market.  

why are international students so important to your university

Another important aspect is that classroom diversity fosters creating a pool of talented and skilled people and this has a significant impact on the overall economy of the hosting country. Diverse student body impacts the overall economic and employment development. It is also important to note that international students spend a great amount of money as living expences, which leads to boosting other sectors of the economy.

So how can you meet international students expectations?

  • Working with international students representatives is important. 
  • Evaluate all the services that you are already providing and do your best to adapt them to international students needs. 

 

Tell us about your experience with students coming from different cultural environment. What tactics do you apply to make your diverse student body happy? We would love to know!

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