SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup

This week's #intled #livechat answers three questions: What should the US promote to students abroad? Does the US have a China problem with students there? And what does the UK govt white paper on immigration mean for unis? #MidweekRoundup

This week's #intled #livechat answers three questions: What are recent global reports telling US intl ed? Will the new DHS policy be found legal? Is Australian intl ed coming out of this storm whole? #MidweekRoundup

This week's #intled #livechat answers three questions: Are domestic cliffs happening elsewhere too? How do we respond to this administration's actions? And why should we be embracing TNE now? #MidweekRoundup

This week's #intled #livechat answers three questions: What's next after SEVIS Termination reversals? Do we do a good job calming students' fears? And will elections in Canada & Australia doom intl ed there? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How should your messaging change for Gen Alpha? How do we interpret the USG's legal arguments? Does China's travel advisory really say what it means? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How well are you tracking prospects' social engagement? Will the US legal system save our international students? And can Australian international education survive the election?#MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat this week takes place at the WIEC event at GWU in Washington DC, on the topic of Keeping Your Head While Those About You Are Losing Theirs. I spoke to attendees on how we can manage up, communicate better, and focus on the success of our students.

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are the 300 students who've had their visas revoked all bad actors? Will funding be restored 100% to State Dept programs? And how has the Chinese education agent landscape changed? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are US institutions overreacting to Trump? How can we advocate for our profession? Is Canadian intled crumbling? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are future international students still bullish on the US? Will our profession survive the next four years? And do we in the West really understand China's goals? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Should AI tools be used to identify intl students breaking the law? Is the evidence there to support the need for greater diversification? And what do sharper visa denial rates mean for countries, unis, and agents? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What issues are facing the new international student? What will the globally mobile student landscape look like in 2030? And is the connection and work the most important piece? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is your major pain point with students poor communication? What does a healthy agent relationship look like? And are we entering the golden age of Indian higher education? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Does TikTok have a future in the US after April 20? What role are agents playing globally? Is the future of internationalization TNE? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are we overreacting to some of Trump's Executive Orders? Are undergrad intl numbers still down? And has anyone checked in on our Canadian colleagues? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What will Trump 2.0 mean for US-China partnerships? Will H1B/OPT survive the next four years? Have you checked in on your #intlstudents yet? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are the basics of institutional branding to #intlstudents? Can we talk about agent aggregators? Why should countries align national economic and intled strategies?#MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How well do you grasp social media for international students? What are US intl educators worried about in 2025? And can things get any better in Canada this year? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Why do we need less expensive degree options? How did we approve 38% fewer Indian student visas this year? Can Chinese language programs survive Trump 2.0? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How can you change your international recruitment strategy? What happens when a state bans relationships with China? And what is the fallout for Australian institutions post-ESOS bill? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are agents saying is driving students' decision-making? What will Trump 2.0 mean for intl ed in the US (and beyond)? And are other countries picking up on what makes the US unique for intl students? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Why do #intlstudents not care a lot about who is US president? Does it matter that #intlstudents are considering multiple destinations? And is the Canada-India rift permanently damaging future student interest? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is it now the rule that we must diversify or die? Should US colleges be ranked by outcomes for internationals? And what is the damage being done down under, really? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are 5 markets US colleges should not ignore? Will US elections affect future students' interest? And what is one country you wouldn't expect to benefit from Western restrictions? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Why is Vietnam such a thriving market for US colleges? How are institutions adapting to global changes? And how is the UK changing its focus to different markets? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What defines a vibrant campus community for internationals? What matters most for international students when deciding where they attend? And do government restrictions impact intl student interest? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are our websites meeting international students' needs? What is holding back an explosion of international students from coming to the US? And what do caps/cuts to intl student numbers mean for AUS/CAN/UK? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are we to make of the US student visa process? Have we made it back to pre-pandemic recruitment levels? And how are student visa caps affected where students go? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What strategies work to reach prospects today? What's the truth about visa wait times globally? And is Australia's #intled sector bracing for a storm? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What is Gen Z really like and should we adapt? How can you ensure positive agent partnerships? And Is the US State Dept finally changing the way it does visas? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do you decide whether to enter a new market? How does the US stack up against the competition? And has Canada begun rolling up the welcome mat? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are you paying attention to your SEO in Asia? Is recruiting Chinese students changing? And how will Australian unis deal with mandatory caps? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Can advocacy move the needle on visa issues? Do diplomatic gaffes impact student interest? Are international student caps the answer at universities? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Do international students stay in the US? How do we encourage more to stay? What's next in the UK post-elections? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How is your international alumni strategy going? Why should you focus on international student outcomes? What is the future of agent regulations? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Did Donald Trump just say that? Will the US election make a difference for intl ed? And how are AUS and NZ visa restrictions playing out? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are the merits of student surveys? What makes a sustainable intl recruitment strategy? And will there be massive layoffs at Australian and UK unis? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are future students saying about their priorities? Where are English language Taught programs growing? What are the impacts of restrictive government policies? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Do you know the entry points to US higher education? Does OPT work for most international students? And what did you learn at NAFSA last week? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat comes to you from the #NAFSA2024 Expo Hall. The value of my international tribe! #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do you connect with future Chinese students? Do we focus enough on outcomes in intl ed? And will a soft cap in Australia be the answer for migration issues? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are the best ways to perfect your comm strategy with intlstudents? Are we headed for a perfect storm in US #intled circles? And has the UK #intled community dodged a bullet with the MAC report? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How and what should you be communicating to future students? Will the US be #1 forever and have two million intl students by 2030? And are dark days ahead for UK unis? #MidweekRoundup

We’re live from the UNLV campus. I’m spending the next three days in intensive meetings with our Global Education Initiatives team and others on campus who support all things international. #MidweekRoundup #intled

Live from Chiang Mai University as part of the International Education (IIE) #IAPPThailand we discuss the value of International partnerships. #MidweekRoundup #intled

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What's up with WhatsApp for Business? Are universities making progress on internationalization? And what are you not messaging your prospects about that you should? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What value do international student testimonials have? Should we be concerned with record visa denials? And why are developed nations turning to intl students as future workers? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What do Common App numbers tell us? What do US intl educators want of the US govt? And will UK unis learn financial lessons from govt changes? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do you prioritize your international budget? Are migration strategies corrections or backfiring? And are African students being cast aside by Western nations? #MidweekRoundup

Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How important is STEM OPT to the US? Why can you not ignore India's impact on international ed? And is the housing crunch getting worse for international destinations? #MidweekRoundup