I agree with Yurong Luanna Jiang comments on the importance of international cooperation, globalization and unity.
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Education: About 50% of US college students are likely to have international experience
About 27% of all grad students in the U.S. were foreign born. The importance of international experience cannot be over stated.
Continue readingWhy travel, not tourism, is important
Actually experiencing another culture leads to insight and personal growth – versus tourism that is often a brief visit.
Continue readingNew immigration rules in other countries may limit Americans ability to move elsewhere
Many countries are closing or restricting their residency/citizenship via investment, and restricting their right of descent immigration options for those who qualify. The window for settling abroad is closing.
Continue readingSharp drop in Indian study abroad students in Canada, UK and the US
Wow – 25% to 34% drops in Indian students studying in Canada, the US and the UK. For the first time in four years, the number of Indian students heading…
Continue readingCongress may change rules on dual citizenship for Congressional Members
Many US Congressional members have dual citizenship with other countries. Should they have dual allegiance? It does sound like a conflict of interest. Proposed law would require they disclose their multiple citizenship.
Continue readingLots of Americans say they will move abroad: But they will not
Up to 40% of Americans imply they want to move abroad. 2-3% might actually do so, in line with current % of Americans living abroad.
Continue readingMusk, Ramaswamy comments turn people against legal immigration
This blog has been unequivocally pro-legal immigration. But after the comments of Musk, Ramaswamy and others this past week, views might be changing.
Continue readingImmigration: What share of a country’s population was born elsewhere?
Due to fertility rate declines, especially, most population growth in many countries comes from immigration. Not surprisingly, the share of the population that is an immigrant is now much higher, and growing rapidly – in most high income countries.
Continue readingNot true: “40% of US software engineers born outside the US”
This was a misquote by Bloomberg – it’s not true. But does highlight the importance of international experience.
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