The academic year 2008-09, saw the greatest rise in foreign students in America. There were approximately 671,616 students enrolled at U.S. institutions. Formerly most students coming to study in the U.S. were pursuing graduate degrees. However, the number of undergraduate international students is rising and most of them are from China. The number of Chinese undergrads rose by 60 percent and the ratio of undergraduate scholars rose by 11 percent.
Such records demonstrate how the ratio of international students is increasing drastically and is likely to increase even more. Everyone benefits in this scenario, as it is good for America’s economy and the degree-seeking students as well. Foreign students possess a great deal of currency into our flagging economy. In exchange they receive a first rate college education. Several decide to remain in the states for the rest of their lives so they can be a profitable contribution to the American workforce.
The trouble is that altogether too many arrive and then they leave. These students gain a superb educational experience but choose to return to their homelands to work in their chosen fields. This is great for them, but not necessarily beneficial for the U.S. Another issue is that as a greater number of foreign students enroll in American universities they take coveted spots from hopeful American students. Most universities have enrollment caps and when these institutions decide to accept foreign students that means there are fewer Americans who get to attend. The reality is that so many foreigners are being singled out in preference to American students simply because they have better marks in school and the funding; and most American students are not able to compete with these privileged pupils.
America is the land of opportunity as the cliche goes, but so many students do not have the lucky break of being able to better themselves by attending some university. They either cannot pass the entrance requirements, they dont have the funds, or they received such a poor education that they have difficulty in college and they get less than a year’s education before they leave school. Its an arrangement that is not serving a lot of young U.S. citizens, but it serves those willing to relocate to America temporarily or permanently.
International Students in America by
Region of Derivation, 2008-9
Asia 62%
Europe 13%
Latin America 10%
Africa 5%
Middle East 4%
North America 4%
Oceania 1%
Total 671,616
Note: Percentages are rounded and so do not add to100 percent.
Source: Institute of International Education
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