Education - Expat Magazine
Many international students and researchers are afraid of not being able to pursue their dreams to study abroad, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions for travelling and issuing documents as visas.
Many international students who are currently unable to travel to their higher education destinations and hence engaging in distant learning from their home countries are missing the experiences of university life. The education experience has also changed for students already in their destination countries due to the ongoing remote learning. As borders reopen, many current and aspiring international students may continue to face challenges in relocating.
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Following a new surge of COVID-19, China is not allowing the return of international students until further notice. Stranded abroad, international students talk to us about their frustration and anxiety.
In a climate of uncertainty and change, university students worldwide are adapting or struggling to adjust to the new educational landscape. International students are particularly prone to the unprecedented challenges brought on by Covid-19, such as isolation, online learning, and anxiety. Some students have seen their academic performance deteriorate while others are dealing with additional stress due to financial insecurity, visa hardships, career unpredictability, and lack of support network.
On October 2, 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that homeschooling would no longer be allowed in France from the start of the 2021 school year, except for medical reasons. Many families have been protesting against this decision, taking into account the fact that today more than 50,000 children are homeschooled. While in many countries, such as Germany, homeschooling is prohibited, it is legal in some countries and subject to conditions in others.
In a couple of months, the United Kingdom will no longer be part of the European Union as the Brexit transition period is coming to an end soon. What should you expect as a British expat living in an EU or EEA country, or as a European who is looking to move to the UK or who is already living in the country? Here's an insight into what's changing from January 1st, 2021.
In the coming weeks, millions of children around the world are going back to school after studying remotely for several months. With new COVID-19 surges, parents are finding it hard to abide by government decisions although a series of measures are being implemented by schools and local authorities to ensure the safety of children.
USA
Foreign students whose university classes have moved fully online will see their visas repealed and will be asked to leave the United States as early as this September this year. A decision judged unfair by many.
Student exchange programs are a great option for those who are looking to discover new cultures abroad while benefiting from high-level education. Every year, thousands of students embark on a new adventure abroad thanks to these programs. However, the COVID-19 crisis altered the trend this year, even though border restrictions are being lifted gradually. If you had planned to go on a student exchange program this year, here is what you need to know.
A couple of weeks earlier, the news of Australia keeping its borders closed until 2021 was quite surprising, even though it was understood as a way to prevent a second wave of COVID-19. Last week, however, the government announced that it would only welcome international students. What does this mean for Australia?
What will universities and schools look like this fall and later on? If you are currently planning to study abroad or are looking back at the plans you made before the COVID-19 pandemic, here's what you should know.
Some would say that it's too early to speak about moving abroad in the current context, but let's remain objective. While many countries around the world have been seriously affected by the coronavirus, others have managed to control its spread by taking necessary measures. The lockdown has come to an end in many countries, borders are opening gradually, and flights are resuming, under certain conditions. This doesn't mean that you should go right ahead and book a flight, but maybe you could start all over again with planning your move abroad.
You will agree that moving abroad, whether alone or with your family, has never been an easy thing. It's, therefore, crucial to have proper planning, but above all, keep in mind that things won't always turn out as planned. If the global health crisis has compromised your stay abroad, here are some tips for survival.
Sweden
Thibauld, who lives and works in Stockholm, has written a guide to help expats learn the language of their host country. He tells Expat.com about what he has learnt and gives us a few tips.
The health crisis linked to the spread of coronavirus has had a strong impact on world economies. While some countries are still in the middle of the crisis, others have come out of the lockdown and are taking action to give a boost and new life to their economy. Let's see together what are the measures implemented by some nations.
Life is slowly getting back to normal in many countries around the world as the lockdown ends. Even though health risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic are still real, schools have also started reopening, under certain conditions. Here's an overview of what's going on around the world.
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