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How reciprocal are international study opportunities? What I mean is: Do US students have similar opportunities to study at foreign universities as foreign st
by harimau777 7y ago
How reciprocal are international study opportunities? What I mean is:
Do US students have similar opportunities to study at foreign universities as foreign students have to study at US universities?
When comparing universities with similar entrance requirements (e.g. state schools, prestigious private schools, ivy league, etc.) are there a comparable number of US and foreign openings?
How often is instruction in English? (I realize this isn't entirely fair, but the reality is that high quality foreign language training isn't available at many US schools in the same way it is in Europe; which isn't the student's fault).
It seems to me that if the opportunities are not symmetrical then it is reasonable for there to be at least some protection/preference for domestic students. However, I think that needs to be balanced against the benefits of attracting foreign talent and expanding diversity. Either way, my understanding is that the US visa system is largely irrational and broken so it should definitely be reformed.
- valarauko 7y agoThere are definitely international study opportunities, though the direction usually isn't reciprocal. For example, while Indian students are interested in universities in English speaking countries, there is a sizable international student population in India from East Africa, the Middle East, Iran, and the immediate neighbourhood. Premier institutions, that indian students would kill for, reserve a percentage of seats for students from SAARC countries on the basis of their SATs scores. Private universities offer nicer hostels and emenities for foreign students.
- selimthegrim 7y agoSAARC excluding PK?
- valarauko 7y agoAFAIK
- FabHK 7y agoMany many universities open their doors for international students, frequently with courses in English. If you rank the schools here [1] by "International Students", you'll see universities primarily in Europe, the Middle East, APAC. Often, foreigners pay more than domestic students. Most countries strictly control employment opportunities for non-citizens, of course. [1] https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2019 https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-un...
- pnw_hazor 7y agoPresident Trump is trying to reform the US VISA system to make it more consistent with other developed nations. But for some reason any attempt to move to a more merit based system is considered racist by Democratic politicians. Also, the flood of illegal aliens and faux-asylum seekers is sucking all of the oxygen out of the room as far as having a rational immigration system goes.