Latin American Countries Push More Students to Study Abroad

This is an interesting article from The Chronicle by Andrew Downie on Scholarships for Latin American students. Increasing interest and mobilitiy from the region as the economy improves in places like Brazil and Chile.

The Travel Clinic

I recently came across TheTravel Clinic an interesting site intended for anyone wishing to learn about the health risks that may be encountered when travelling, and to find out how to minimize or manage those risks.

The Travel Clinic also features an interesting blog (drwisetravel.com) by Toronto family doctor Mark Wise.

Thinking Right: Coaching a Wave of Chinese Students for College in America

By Jiang Xueqin

Last November, the Institute of International Education announced that there were now almost 130,000 Chinese students studying on American campuses, making them the largest international contingent. While this represents a significant cash flow out of China, Beijing supports this trend because the Chinese economy is in desperate need of globally educated Chinese.

For the rest of the article please click on link below:

http://chronicle.com/article/Thinking-Right-Coaching-a/128287/

Canada's Conference on International Education 2011

Canada's Conference on International Education 2011 is the place to reflect on our ambitions and achievements, set new goals and consider innovative approaches.

CBIE supports the education sector in the pursuit of excellence in international education with a conference packed with information, learning, and networking opportunities.

For more info click here: Canada's Conference on International Education 2011

Woment in Advertising today

NAFSA | Annual Conference | Call for Proposals – 2012 NAFSA Annual Conference

NAFSA Annual Conference Call for Proposals – 2012 NAFSA Annual Conference

Professors seem to like Google+

Google Plus is very new but some professors who have tried it say they already see possible uses for teaching and research if the service catches on. For more info please check this LinkedIn updat:

Professors Consider Classroom Uses for Google Plus