Study finds – no surprise – that those who have gone abroad, or interacted with immigrant populations, or who speak a 2nd language are more favorable towards immigration and immigrants.
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U.S. will have online passport renewal available in 2023
Passport renewal will join the 21st century, with online services coming in 2023.
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Erasmus Mundus EU Scholarship and study abroad program open to all
The EU’s Erasmus program provides scholarships and stipends to qualified students pursuing Masters degrees in Europe (and since 2009 with other partners too). The program is open to students world-wide.
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The 10 safest countries in which to be a “digital nomad”
10 countries are rated as “safest countries” in which to be a temporary “digital nomad” remote international worker.
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A surprising reason to develop global skills: Because your US workforce is global
Immigrants play an increasingly large role in the U.S.-based workforce and in many industries, such as tech, may make up half or more of the team members. Effective team leaders need to have a global perspective and global skills to make the best of these teams.
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University of North Carolina’s study abroad programs growing
University of North Carolina sees study abroad as critical to obtaining global skills. Their program is now larger than pre-pandemic.
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The hassles of traveling with a “weak” passport
Passport privilege is a real issue. For many global travelers, the process of obtaining a visa to enter many countries is complex, expensive and a hassle.
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New Zealand wants wealthy tourists, to discourage budget travelers
New Zealand continues to promote access to NZ for wealthy travelers and to actively discourage travel by the less wealthy.
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The Law of Jante
There is a claim that these rules, now taught in schools, lead to the “high happiness scores” given to Scandinavian countries. But the scoring system is 100% bogus and does not measure anyone’s happiness.
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Many Americans asking how to move to another country.
After the SCOTUS abortion ruling, online forums are filled with thousands of people asking about moving abroad, oblivious to the reality that obtaining a residency visa elsewhere ranges from very difficult to impossible for most people, in most countries.
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