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2002
- 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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