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  • Issue 2.36 
    Published on: 10 December 2003
    • Australian Visa Policy Changes. Indian students now face easier regulations when applying for a visa.
    • Sri Lankan Student Choices. A look at where Sri Lankans would go for overseas study.
    • Assessing Mexican Institutions. What one American school does when assessing Mexican institutions.
    • Holiday Edition. Some important dates for late 2003, early 2004.
  • Issue 2.35
    Published on: 3 December 2003
    • Protecting Students Overseas. What the Chinese government is doing for its students overseas.
    • Enrollment Management Continued. Enrollment management thoughts from the private sector.
    • Dispute Resolution and Mediation. Cross-cultural conflicts and potential problems: How to avoid them.
    • Train Travel In India. A look at the train system in India, and our Luciana Rodrigues' recommendations.
  • Issue 2.34
    Published on: 26 November 2003
    • International Schools In India. Why Indians are enrolling their children in these schools.
    • Verification Systems In China. New online systems and possible problems.
    • Cheating In India. Exam paper scandal hits Indian Institutes of Management.
    • Turkish Business Etiquette. Tips from our Istanbul office when you're on business in Turkey.

  • Issue 2.33
    Published on: 19 November 2003
    • Americans Studying Abroad. American interest in study abroad programs grows, especially in China.
    • Enrollment Management Guide. Why should institutions implement enrollment management programs?
    • India: The Next Frontier. A look at the forces in the Indian student market.
    • Cabs In China Continued. Our second installment on taxis in China.

  • Issue 2.32
    Published on: 12 November 2003
    • IB Interest In India. Students and educators are recognising the advantages of the International Baccalaureate program.
    • Dealing With Nigerian Applications. A brief look at Nigerian applicants and misrepresentation: send questions to editor@higher-edge.com for detailed reponses by Yemi Sarayi.
    • Foreign Student Recruitment. Foreign student numbers down in the US; an American response to the Australian initiatives.
    • Cabs In China. Travelling by taxis and why you should get a receipt.

  • Issue 2.31
    Published on: 5 November 2003
    • Chinese Private Education Laws. Legislation passed that eases restrictions on private institutions.
    • Profiteering Asian Agents. Education agents refusing commission may still charge students fees.
    • Crime and International Students. A look at journalistic sensationalism regarding the problems commonly associated with international students.
    • On The Hunt For Veggie Eats. A quick guide for travelling vegetarians: where to eat and what to say

  • Issue 2.30
    Published on: 29 October 2003
    • Quality Education In Nigeria. A look at why the West African Examination Council system is gaining respect.
    • Report from Charlottetown, PEI. A report of this year's Canadian Bureau for International Education conference.
    • The Australian Example. What Australia is doing to improve its education.
    • Withdrawing Money In Shanghai. Addresses of ATMs in the Chinese City.

  • Issue 2.29
    Published on: 22 October 2003
    • International Schools In Japan. Japanese children are enrolling in international schools to gain from a global education.
    • Dealing With Student Fraud. Strategies to deal with misinterpretation at the higher education level.
    • Admissions Essays In US. While essays are useful in admissions, consider the time spent on writing them.
    • Superstitious Numbers. The significance of some numbers to keep in mind when traveling.

  • Issue 2.28
    Published on: 15 October 2003
    • UK Top Choice For Pakistanis. Pakistani students choose the United Kingdom as their number 1 choice for study abroad.
    • India Stops Sale Of Seats In Schools. A Supreme Court decision ends the practice of schools requesting extra fees from applicants.
    • Saudi Arabia Looks To US Schools. The government is interested in opening country to American universities.
    • Egyptian Social Etiquette. Tips on how to conduct oneself when in Egypt.

  • Issue 2.27
    Published on: 8 October 2003
    • Destination Europe For MBA Hopefuls. Latin Americans looking to earn MBAs in Europe instead of US.
    • Foreign Student Recruitment Limited In Malaysia. Malaysian authorities try to prevent visa abuse.
    • US-Cuban Restrictions Eased For Universities. Travel between the two nations possible with new travel visas issued.
    • Tourist Police. When travelling, know where the location of the closest tourist police branch.

  • Issue 2.26
    Published on: 1 October 2003
    • UK Schools Betting On Students. British university admissions process unfair, critics claim.
    • Choices For Canadian Universities. Student visas and immigration policies in Canada.
    • Indonesia: Expansion Possibility. Potential regulations allow foreign learning institutions to open branches.
    • International Laptop Repairs. How to find a repair center anywhere in the world.

  • Issue 2.25
    Published on: 24 September 2003
    • Switzerland Popular With English Studying Japanese. Students appreciate value of a global education.
    • Dealing With Student Visa Fraud. A follow up from last week's article; questions facing schools.
    • Arab Interest In Universities. A report from this year's NAFSA Conference.
    • International Driving Permit (IDP). Different from the International Drivers License.

  • Issue 2.24
    Published on: 17 September 2003
    • New UK visa fee questioned. Critics decry exploitation of foreign students
    • Student visa fraud on the front pages. Fake school in Toronto uncovered
    • Singapore becomes a major attraction. Global Schoolhouse is newest venture in international education
    • Finding a netbar in China's small cities. Look in residential areas and past store windows

  • Issue 2.23
    Published on: 13 August 2003
    • New Zealand an unsafe education destination
    • Too little too late
    • South African institutions conduct verification work
    • Hiring a driver in Nigeria

  • Issue 2.22
    Published on: 16 July 2003
    • Nigerian government involvement in higher education
    • Marketing to Indian students
    • Fake IELTS sitters
    • SARS coverage in China

  • Issue 2.21
    Published on: 11 June 2003
    • Malaysia has designs on Mideast, China, Indonesia
    • UK4 set to break new ground
    • Degrees for sale
    • On-site: locating institutions when on tour

  • Issue 2.20
    Published on: 28 May 2003
    • ISG school closures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    • A surge of activity in Russia
    • Reading CBSE marksheets
    • Meeting interested students

  • Issue 2.19
    Published on: 21 May 2003
    • Russians active in Malaysia and India
    • Urban Development in Penang
    • MBA quality in South Africa
    • Tips for hotel booking

  • Issue 2.18
    Published on: 14 May 2003
    • Selangor to recruit in Fujian Province
    • Australia's Federal Budget speech highlights international education
    • Newly-licensed universities in Uganda
    • Buckle-up for safety

  • Issue 2.17 
    Published on: 7 May 2003
    • SARS UPDATE
    • GRAD(UALLY) TACKLING FRAUD?

  • Issue 2.16 
    Published on: 30 April 2003
    • IELTS in Dhaka uninterrupted
    • Private institutions a poor choice in the UAE
    • New U.S. technology to screen travellers, students
    • Tea in Turkey

  • Special Issue on SARS Issue 2.15 
    Published on: 23 April 2003
    • Student visa issuance from Beijing
    • American Study Abroad Programs affected by SARS
    • To stay or not to stay
    • Toronto added on SARS list

  • Issue 2.14
    Published on: 16 April 2003
    • Malaysian universities to limit intake of SPM students
    • Demand for English instruction among Korean students
    • Indonesia Embassy in U.S. dealing with NSEERS
    • Complimentary hotel vouchers while transiting through Turkey

  • Issue 2.13
    Published on: 9 April 2003
    • SARS forces school closures in Hong Kong, Singapore
    • International options for Sri Lanka's students
    • Lax standards in Japanese universities
    • Traveling with a mobile

  • Issue 2.12
    Published on: 2 April 2003
    • Bombay a bust
    • Smaller cities get a fair chance
    • Backlog of Chinese students applying to Irish institutions
    • Colombo and Kandy by train

  • Issue 2.11
    Published on: 26 March 2003
    • War-time closure of British Council offices
    • International MBAs in tough US job market
    • Seeing through Agents in China
    • Flight health and well-being

  • Issue 2.10
    Published on: 19 March 2003
    • Singapore's new quality index
    • Study Abroad programs make rankings
    • Immigration fraud in New Zealand
    • Pakistan airports best in South Asia

  • Issue 2.9 
    Published on: 12 March 2003
    • India's efforts in Africa
    • Study Abroad safety
    • American websites selling fake UK degrees
    • Offering immunity

  • Issue 2.8
    Published on: 5 March 2003
    • Regulating China's international education industry
    • Ongoing campaigns of the IBO
    • "Rogue" Japanese school in New Zealand
    • Taxis and more, in Dhaka

  • Issue 2.7
    Published on: 26 February 2003
    • Korean investments in international education
    • Pakistanis disinterested in U.S.
    • Kenyan students tracked for fraud
    • Riding a Jakarta “Taksi”

  • Issue 2.6
    Published on: 19 February 2003
    • English-medium, Philippines
    • Open Afghanistan
    • False documents in Namibia
    • Withdrawing money in Hanoi

  • Issue 2.5
    Published on: 12 February 2003
    • Practical Partnership in Uganda
    • War on Iraq affects Turkey
    • Business as usual
    • New Metro System in Delhi

  • Issue 2.4
    Published on: 05 February 2003
    • The Brits at it again in India
    • Saudi Embassy active in INS registration
    • Nambian Home Affairs Ministry clamps down
    • Booking train tickets in China

  • Issue 2.3
    Published on: 29 January 2003
    • Bangladesh on the Terror List
    • Fake Document Mill in Pakistan
    • International Students On-Hold
    • Taxis in Vietnam

  • Issue 2.2
    Published on: 22 January 2003
    • Student Fraud from China at Seoul National University
    • Fraud is Big Business in Malaysian Private Colleges
    • The U.S. in the International Education Market
    • Railed up in India

  • Issue 2.1
    Published on: 15 January 2003
    • Gulf Education and Training Exhibition to take place?
    • Doubling up on Canadian University Students
    • Tougher INS laws: Boon or Bust?
    • Phone code confusion in Delhi

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