Explore the world through education! This category dives into everything you need to know about studying abroad — from choosing the right destination and navigating applications to adjusting to new cultures and making the most of your international experience. Whether you’re a student dreaming of global opportunities or already packing your bags, you’ll find guides, tips, and real stories to inspire and inform your journey.
The H-1B is the U.S. work visa for “specialty occupation” roles, historically capped at 85,000 new slots each fiscal year. In 2024–25 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a series of “modernization” changes for integrity and efficiency—most notably a beneficiary-centric lottery that selects people (not duplicate employer entries) and updated definitions around specialty occupation and site visits. Those […]
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Study abroad fairs have become critical meeting points for students seeking overseas education, offering direct access to university reps, scholarship information, visa counselling, and networking. Ghana’s youth, in particular, are attentive to such opportunities given limited local slots and global mobility aspirations. Expo details & offerings Benefits & audience Considerations & tips – Source: raylizaghana.com
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Study abroad fairs are important for Ghanaian students seeking global degrees, scholarships, and international placements. These events often bring university delegates, visa counsellors, and scholarship bodies into direct contact with students and parents. The event The Study Abroad International Expo is scheduled for 28 October 2025 at the Accra City Hotel (Barnes Road). The event will host over 40 international […]
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A new Senate bill would end H-1B cap exemptions for universities and research groups—raising stakes for Ghanaian grads on the F-1/OPT path.
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Two major opportunities are closing: the Gilman International Scholarship (for Pell-eligible undergrads) Friday, Oct 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and the Gates Cambridge U.S. round Wednesday, Oct 15 at 23:59 GMT. Gilman — quick checklist Gates Cambridge (U.S. round) – Source: raylizaghana.com
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U.S. immigration officers have stepped up unannounced compliance checks on international students working under F-1 OPT and STEM OPT, with students reporting visits at workplaces and even home addresses. Officers are reviewing transcripts, pay stubs, job letters, bank statements, and Form I-983 training plans to ensure students and employers are following federal rules. The legal basis for these inspections comes […]
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Applications for Chevening Scholarships (2026–27) close on 7 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC. Ghana is open now—candidates should finalize essays, documents, and referee coordination in the next two weeks. Quick checklist (save & tick) After you submit: Chevening sifts for eligibility from October, interviews typically run Feb–Apr 2026, and final awards are announced June 2026 for Sept/Oct 2026 start dates. […]
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The Trump administration has issued a major update to the H-1B visa program, requiring a $100,000 fee for all new petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025. The presidential proclamation, titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” is aimed at reducing alleged program abuse and protecting U.S. workers. What the New H-1B Rule Means Why This Matters The […]
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New freshman enrollment across the Universities of Wisconsin campuses is up an average of 3 percent this fall, but “significant declines” in international students have kept overall enrollment flat. This year’s enrollment is 164,340 across the UW system, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday. That’s down 96 students from the final 2024 fall enrollment counts. UW system officials wouldn’t quantify […]
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The Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule on Aug. 28 that would end the long-standing “duration of status” policy for F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars, potentially reshaping how Cornell’s international community maintains their legal stay in the United States. Duration of status is the admission period granted to most F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors, allowing them to remain in the […]
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