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  • Issue 3.37 
    Published on: 15 December 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Jordan Expects More Foreign Students. The Kingdom of Jordan has the ambitious goal of multiplying the number of foreign students studying at its universities from 20,000 to 100,000 by 2020.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - The Fight Against Diploma Mills. Two lawsuits were brought against online diploma mills - both based in the US.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - International Students & Discrimination. Over half of all international students have encountered discrimination - what about in other study abroad destinations?
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Will Return Next Issue
  • Issue 3.36 
    Published on: 8 December 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Foreign Students In Malaysia Can Work Part-Time. In an effort to prevent international students from illegally working, Malaysia has recently changed its visa regulations.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Education Agent Workshop. Higher-Edge COO Mel Broitman conducts a workshop on dealing with education agents.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Canadian Online Portal For International Students. Canada is planning to introduce a web portal that should answer questions potential international students may have.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Alternative SIM Cards. Travelers with GSM phones can avoid costly roaming charges when overseas.
  • Issue 3.35 
    Published on: 1 December 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - The Common Admission Test. A report on this year's important entrance exam in India, and the lengths some candidates go to to succeed.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Universities Paying SEVIS Fee. American universities are paying the $100 USD fee for international students.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - UK To Try Retaining Foreign Students. The United Kingdom is examining new policies to attract and keep foreign students.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Upcoming Holiday Dates. Dates of some upcoming holidays that could affect overseas travel plans.
  • Issue 3.34 
    Published on: 24 November 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Work Opportunities For International Students. One option for international students is a Working Holiday, offered by New Zealand.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - South Korean Students Caught Cheating. Over 100 students were caught cheating in the country's university entrance examinations.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Canadian Marketing Efforts. A critical examination of Canada's overseas marketing efforts, and according to one critic, why Canada is currently doing a poor job.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Immigration, Arrival & Departure Forms. Keeping multiple copies can save you time.
  • Issue 3.33 
    Published on: 17 November 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Overseas Kenyan Students Harm Country. One Kenyan Minister of Parliament feels that Kenyans studying at foreign universities harms the country and its economy.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Agent Horror Stories In India. Two separate (albeit extreme) cases of education agents and representatives exploiting Indian students.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - US Losing Its Sheen Amongst International Students? An examination of three reports released and the implications in store for international education in the US.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Will Return Next Week
  • Issue 3.32 
    Published on: 10 November 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - “Diploma Mills” In The Philippines. For President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a diploma mill is any institution that graduates students who fail national professional licensure examinations.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Examination Malpractice. Both punitive and preventive measures taken against those caught cheating vary overseas.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - International Education Week: November 15-19, 2004. Various institutions and organizations are celebrating the benefits of international education, while three reports on foreign student numbers were released.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - International Calling Codes. A free online tool can tell you which numbers to dial when calling from Paris to Islamabad.
  • Issue 3.31 
    Published on: 3 November 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Opportunities In Indonesia? Indonesia, a signatory of the General Agreement of Trade in Services, is debating whether to allow foreign universities to operate.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Fraud Scandal In United Kingdom. International students caught with fake qualifications have their admissions cancelled; Higher-Edge speaks with Australia's George Brown on qualification fraud.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - British Universities Fear Foreign Student Decline. British universities wonder if proposals will hamper the international student recruitment industry.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Will Return Next Week.
  • Issue 3.30 
    Published on: 27 October 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Reforms In British Education Proposed. The introduction of higher grades in the A-levels have universities in support of reforms.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Schools Selling Fake Certificates. It’s not just slick conmen looking to make a quick buck by selling fake certificates to desperate students, but school administrators are getting into the fraudulent document industry as well.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Australian Success In International Education. Higher-Edge speaks with Australia's Dr. Wendy Jarvie, and her views on her country's success as a study destination.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Online Maps For Asia-Pacific. StreetDirectory.com provides detailed maps of select cities in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Issue 3.29 
    Published on: 20 October 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - China: The Next Destination? How China looks attractive to the Indian medical students, as well as other Asian students.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Fake Degrees In Pakistan Discovered. A fake degree ring is smashed, and institutions are implicated in the degree scam.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - New Zealand-India Education Ties. On her trip to India, the New Zealand Prime Minister hopes greater exchange of students can happen.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Virtual Tourist. Online tip database provided by your fellow travelers.
  • Issue 3.28 
    Published on: 13 October 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Cost Of An Education. How the total cost of an education may draw international students away from Australia - to Asian destinations.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Opening Overseas Offices. What one British university has been doing since 1998 in India.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - US Student Visas No Longer An Issue? The American State Department is optimistic about the student visa situation.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Watching Out For Water. A few tips to remember about local drinking water.
  • Issue 3.27 
    Published on: 6 October 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - China's Foreign Student Population. China is quickly becoming a destination for Asian students.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Nigeria: A Culture Of Cheating. The high rate of examination malpractice in Nigeria tells the story of a culture of cheating.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - French Visas For Indians. Indian students can now use the Internet to schedule appointments with the French embassy.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Airport-Downtown Travel In Bangkok. Advice on the method of transport in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Issue 3.26 
    Published on: 29 September 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - South Africa Exporting Education. South African looks to increase the number of international students.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Education Agent Practices. How can misinformation hurt an institution using education agents?
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - SEVIS: One Year Later. Has the system been a success or failure? We invite readers to submit their thoughts to:editor@higher-edge.com
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Will Return Next Week.
  • Issue 3.25 
    Published on: 22 September 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Indian Marksheet Nuances. Explaining what "compartment" means on Indian Class X and XII exam results.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - New Zealand School Defrauded By Agent. Students and school loses out as agent escapes with money.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Singapore: A New Player. The small island state hopes to be a new international education destination.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Calling Cards. Tips to keep in mind when purchasing international calling cards.
  • Issue 3.24 
    Published on: 15 September 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - British University In Dubai Opens. The opening of a new university in the Knowledge Village differs from the current institutions with campuses there.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Degrees Over Dollars? Does revenue influence university decisions?
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - International Graduate Student Survey. The COuncil of Graduate Schools releases a report detailing declining numbers of international graduate student admissions.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Travel Within West Africa. Fly, don't drive when traveling within the West African region.
  • Issue 3.23 
    Published on: 25 August 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Indian-Foreign Collaborations. Indian universities no longer have to seek permission from the government if they want to collaborate with foreign schools.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Declining MBA Application Numbers. A new report details a lower number of applications to MBA programs; Indian and Chinese students make up the largest decline of international students.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - British Visa Processing In Nigeria. Multiple drop-off points in Nigeria makes student visa proccessing a breeze.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Searching For Cybercafes. An online searchable database of cybercafes around the world.
  • Issue 3.22 
    Published on: 14 July 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Reversing Policies In India. The new Minister of Human Resource Management reverses decisions made by predecessor.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - OACAC Report. A look at the recent Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling Conference.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Asian-Australian Student Exchange Scholarship. Private company and Australian government establish scholarship for exchange students.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Vaccinations. Know what vaccinations need to be taken when traveling to countries with a high-risk of disease.
  • Issue 3.21 
    Published on: 9 June 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - South African MBAs. A look at the implications the country faces when its Council on Higher Education removed the accreditation from several MBA programs.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Less Cheating In China? Students sitting the university entrance exams, gaokao, pledged not to cheat.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Guide For Chinese Students In New Zealand. A Chinese language guide for international students may increase interest in studying in New Zealand.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Faster Train Travel In China. High-speed express trains cut travel time between select routes.
  • Issue 3.20 
    Published on: 2 June 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Relief On The Horizon For IIMs? The new Minister for Human Resources Development may make it easier on the Indian Institutes of Management.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Risk Management & Student Visa Fraud. Summary of Higher-Edge's presentation at NAFSA; download a copy here.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Attracting International Students Through Employment. International student postgraduate work permits in two Canadian provinces extended.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Cheaper Airfare Out Of India. A new budget airline to be offered by Air India in April 2005.
  • Issue 3.19 
    Published on: 19 May 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Destination India? Will India become a destination for Asian and African students looking for an overseas education?
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Fake Indian Degrees. False certificates and transcripts in the Middle East make it difficult for those with legitimate qualifications.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Visa Delays: Perceptions and Recommendations. While solutions to student visa delays have been suggested, one ambassador stresses that delays do not mean the US is unfriendly.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Giving Compliments In China. When does no mean yes? When you're complimenting the work of someone from China.
  • Issue 3.18 
    Published on: 12 May 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Indian Students Looking Beyond The US. The number of student visas granted in India by Canada, UK and Australia indicate greater interest in those countries as study abroad destinations.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Short-term Study Abroad Options. Compulsory semesters abroad can broaden a student's academic experience.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - SEVIS Not Used? The US government reports success with SEVIS, although claims that the system is not being used frustrates administrators.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Business Card Etiquette. Knowing how to present your card can make or break a business opportunity.
  • Issue 3.17 
    Published on: 5 May 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Student Visas In A Day. The British Embassy in Beijing is guaranteeing students know the status of the application within a day.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Improvements Suggested For West African Exams. Suggestions include more focus to be placed on deductive reasoning, and less reliance on guide books.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - English Proficiency Tests For Pakistani Students. Although A-Level qualifications generally indicate proficient English, what if the documentation is faked?
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Transportation In Istanbul. Tips for taking a taxi or the bus.
  • Issue 3.16 
    Published on: 28 April 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - British Success In Pakistan. Aggressive student recruitment and persuasive student agents have established British control over the market.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Hong Kong Scholarship Fund Established. Scholarship funded by Hong Kong Economic Trade Office.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Off-Campus Employment For International Students. Two Canadian provinces take part in new pilot projects.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Shanghai Tour Bus. An affordable way to see the city.
  • Issue 3.15 
    Published on: 21 April 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Exam Paper Leaked In India. An entrance exam was leaked prior to the test date; people try to explain this behavior.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Guangdong Gaokao. A look at the different grading scheme for the National College Entrance Examination in Guangdong Province.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Al Ahram Canadian University. A Canadian-Egyptian university is set to open in Fall.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Shanghai Maglev Train News. Update on fare changes for the airport train.
  • Issue 3.14 
    Published on: 14 April 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Australian Cricket Tour In India. How one State is promoting higher education through sport.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Indian Students In The UK. Are Indian students being exploited, or are they exploiting thier host country?
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Middle East Student Recruitment. With declining interest in American higher education in the region, another country is poised to attract more students: Canada.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Electricity Overseas. When traveling, it's useful to know the voltage and plugs of your destination.
  • Issue 3.13 
    Published on: 7 April 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Indian Management Schools Under Threat? A look at the Indian Institutes of Management battling the government.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Sea Turtles. Moves by the Chinese government to send more students overseas, and bring more back.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - International Students In The Media. Looking at what's being written and said about foreign students in the US.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Upcoming Holidays. Religious and secular festivals to be aware of in the coming weeks.
  • Issue 3.12 
    Published on: 31 March 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Foreign Universities in UAE, Pt. 2. Strict regulations face foreign universities.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Grading Changes In Bangladesh. A new system of assessment is in place.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Will Return Next Week
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Visa On Arrival In Indonesia. Citizens from 21 countries can receive a 30-day visa in Indonesian airports.
  • Issue 3.11 
    Published on: 24 March 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Foreign Universities in UAE, Pt. 1. A dispute between 2 Emirates concerns foreign universities.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Multiculturalism Or Money? International student recruitment leads not only to multiculturalism but more money.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - India, Australia & IDP. IDP successes in the Indian market.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Useful Phone Numbers In Beijing. Numbers to remember, including emergency, fire and ambulance.
  • Issue 3.10 
    Published on: 17 March 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Bats, Ballots & Exams. A look at external pressures during the examination period in South Asia.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Changes On The Horizon For Nigeria. Two developments in the examination boards in Nigeria.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - International Students & Visas: Perception Vs. Reality. Summary of the Chronicle's Colloquy Live.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Foreign Currency Information. Foreign Currency websites: Tips and advice.
  • Issue 3.09 
    Published on: 10 March 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Inti's Expansion. Inti's expansion plans, as reported in EI-Asia.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - IELTS In China. The International English Language Testing System in China.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Higher-Edge's Questions For Colloquy. Questions to be asked for March 11's online Colloquy.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Southeast Asian Budget Airline. News on a new affordable way to travel out of Singapore.
  • Issue 3.08 
    Published on: 3 March 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Private Universities In Nigeria. The Nigerian higher education system and private universities.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Working With Malaysian Institutions. EI-Asia's report on collabarating with Malaysian university-colleges.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Declining Interest From China? Are lower numbers of Chinese graduate applications part of a bigger trend?
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Cricket & South Asia Travel Tips. Things to remember if traveling in South Asia during the India-Pakistan cricket matches
  • Issue 3.07 
    Published on: 25 February 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - From Source Countries To Destinations Of Choice. What China and India are doing to attract international students.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - New Evaluation System In India. Detailing changes in the Central Board of Secondary Education's grading scheme.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Scotland Enters The Chinese Education Market. Steps made by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Gift Giving Overseas. Do's and Don'ts when presenting gifts.
  • Issue 3.06 
    Published on: 18 February 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Asian University For Women. What's in store in 2004 for this unique institution.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Chinese Education Agents & Sub-Licensing. One of the tactics used by Chinese education agents.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Rankings Around The World. Looking at ranking systems.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Smart Cards & Transportation In China. New system to pay for cab rides in Beijing.
  • Issue 3.05 
    Published on: 11 February 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Study Now-Pay Later In The Philippines. Reponse to the financial aid program.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - New TOEFL Details. Information on the next generation of TOEFL exams.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - International Educators Training Program. Learn readily applicable skills at this year's session.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - International Airport Tips - Pakistan. Why Pakistan's airports are world-class.
  • Issue 3.04 
    Published on: 4 February 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Chinese Perceptions On Graduate School. What drives some Chinese students to study at the graduate level overseas.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Interpreting Indian Grades. Why Class XI grades drop.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Rebuilding Iraqi Higher Education. American initiatives in rebuilding the system.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Avian Flu Reference Links. Bird flu information for those traveling to affected countries.
  • Issue 3.03 
    Published on: 28 January 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Changes In The Middle East. Detailing changes in higher education in two Gulf countries.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - A-Levels Vs. IB. A British study compares the two qualifications.
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - The Australian Challenge. Australia poised to overtake the US?
    • GLOBE TIPPING - International Airport Tips-Shanghai. Looking at your airport-city transport options.
  • Issue 3.02 
    Published on: 21 January 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Indian Board To Diversify Education. CBSE Chairman speaks about changes for affiliated schools in the Gulf Region.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Religion On Campus. Does France's recent actions have implications for universities?
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Financing An Overseas Education. How Indian students pay for their education in the United States.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Visiting Hong Kong? The possibility of SARS returning has Hong Kong prepared.
  • Issue 3.01 
    Published on: 14 January 2004

    • ABROAD PERSPECTIVE - Australia Onwards? Why a "whole-of-government" approach to international education promotion is beneficial.
    • OVER THE COUNTER - Diploma Mills. A look at diploma mills and what's being done about them
    • THE PLAYING FIELD - Assessing Mexican Institutions Pt. 2. A follow up to last issue's look at accrediting Mexican schools.
    • GLOBE TIPPING - Indian Airport Tips - Delhi. Some tips if you're flying into New Delhi.

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