SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup

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