Five steps to a more active alumni programme
There’s a paradox at work regarding the extent to which many colleges and universities are engaging with their international alumni. A 2017 survey undertaken by international education consultancies...
View ArticleSurvey says that alumni networks have limited impact on job prospects
A new survey reveals that a vast majority of graduates from American college programmes do not consider their college’s alumni networks to have been helpful to them in the job market. Nearly a quarter...
View ArticleFurther evidence that international students are increasingly prioritising...
Post-secondary institutions engaged in recruiting international students should be highlighting the career outcomes of graduates in their promotional materials, according to findings from a new...
View ArticleThe crucial role of parents in international student recruitment and retention
When students are deciding where to study, what do they consider to be the most helpful sources of information? For many, parents are essential influencers. A recent survey conducted by research firm...
View ArticleStrong support services help to drive recommendations from international...
It goes without saying that increasing international students’ satisfaction with their study abroad experience yields significant benefits for both students and their host institutions. When...
View ArticleThe peer-to-peer effect in international student recruitment
A new study by Intead and Unibuddy – a platform that more than 200 universities around the world are using to enable peer-to-peer interactions – reveals that prospective students increasingly find...
View ArticleHow to build a better peer recruitment programme
Are you missing out on the power of peers or student ambassadors in your international recruitment effort? Some of the available data in this space suggests that many educators are, including those in...
View ArticleAre you paying enough attention to parents in your recruitment marketing?
The best international education marketers understand that it isn’t only students who have dreams for their future lives and careers, but also their parents. Parents are often deeply involved in...
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