Development & Education

In Canada, university and college officials hope for an end to upheaval for international students

Canada has long been an attractive option for international students. It’s seen as a safe and generally non-discriminatory place to study, with impressive schools and post-graduation work rights. But 2024 brought a year of significant changes to the sector. Prospective international students fear an unknown future. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports from Toronto.

College leaders and international students brace for Trump administration

Women in Afghanistan can no longer attend medical institutes

Afghanistan

For this Ghanaian American headed to Stanford, supporting her community — even from afar — is her top priority

Despite new campus rules, Columbia University students vow to continue protests against Gaza war

Bougainville: The world’s next new country?

A South Pacific island is offering America the deal of the century. Is Washington listening?

One American student’s love for Japan

Study abroad and beyond

Jay Nikolewski knew from an early age where he wanted to live. Nikolewski never felt comfortable growing up in America and felt like he didn’t fit in. In high school, he decided Japan was the country for him. In 2023, he fulfilled that dream by moving to Japan and working toward a degree in Asian Studies at Temple University. The World’s Carolyn Beeler met with Jay Nikolewski in Tokyo and asked him why Japan.

Graduating international students seeking work in the US face complicated job search

Study abroad and beyond

The US has the highest number of international students in the world. Last year, the number of international students in the US nearly reached pre-pandemic levels, at over 1 million. Many have hopes of staying after graduation and living the “American dream.” But that’s not so easy.

American students consider work opportunities abroad after graduation

Study abroad and beyond

American students who want to work in other countries after graduation often find their opportunities through study abroad experiences in college or internships. The top choice has been the UK, but the various destinations span the globe.

Education special: American students abroad and international students in the US

Study abroad and beyond

In the US, immigration is a heated topic. A part of that conversation is the thousands of degree-seeking international students who move to the US every year, many with hopes to stay after completion. But what about those US students who decide to study abroad and then want to stay abroad? The World’s Carolyn Beeler, asks Amine Mechaal, director of global engagement at Columbia University’s Teachers College in New York, to break down the hurdles students face to stay in their host countries.