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Ideas, More Ideas and a Few Last Ideas on Studying in the U.S.

You never know what you'll find when you're rummaging around in the attic.

As we mentioned earlier, the Student Union's founding editor, Jessica Stahl, recently left VOA to purse some new and exciting career opportunities. That's left yours truly, the new editor, with lots of boxes to unpack and lessons to learn!

Students heading back to class in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Students heading back to class in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)


In addition to recruiting our new team of contributors for this school year*, I've been doing a lot of reading through earlier Student Union posts and drafts through the years. That's when I happened on a draft that Jessica had begun working on some time ago.

Now, let me just say that I'm sort of allergic to the whole BuzzFeed-y kind of story list post. "30 Numbers Under 30!" "14 Cat GIFs As Cute As Ryan Gosling!" That sort of thing.

However, as I clicked through each of the links below, I found myself getting pulled in - and frankly learning a lot about just how much work goes into international study in the U.S. So I figure, if I'm learning something, some of you might find these helpful as well.

What else would you add to the list? Leave your suggestions in the comments below!

*We're Recruiting! The VOA Student union is signing up students for join our team for the 2013-14 school year! We're looking for international students studying in the U.S., those who've been here and returned home, and those interested in coming to the U.S. for school. It's a new year, we've got lots of new ideas, and we'd like you to join us! Just email me today with your interest, and I'll get back with you as soon as possible.

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Ohio Public Colleges Told to End Race-based Scholarships

FILE - Republican Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost speaks during an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.
FILE - Republican Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost speaks during an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio’s attorney general has ordered public colleges and universities to end merit scholarships that incorporate race-based criteria, saying they are unconstitutional.

The attorney general advised education officials that compliance with a 2023 Supreme Court decision on race-based admissions extends to scholarships, according to the Columbus Dispatch. (March 2024)

Greek Parliament Approves Branches of Foreign Universities   

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is applauded by members of his government during ahead of a vote on a bill which allows foreign private universities to set up branches in Greece, at the Greek parliament in Athens, March 8, 2024.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is applauded by members of his government during ahead of a vote on a bill which allows foreign private universities to set up branches in Greece, at the Greek parliament in Athens, March 8, 2024.

The Greek parliament voted to allow foreign universities to establish and operate branch campuses in the country.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the move was made to encourage Greek students to stay in the country for advanced studies, instead of going abroad for an education. (March 2024)

Virginia Bans Legacy Admissions

FILE - In this April 28, 2016, photo, students walk by the James Branch Cabell Library on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va.
FILE - In this April 28, 2016, photo, students walk by the James Branch Cabell Library on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va.

The state of Virginia has banned legacy admissions to public colleges and universities.

The New York Times reports the state has outlawed the practice of giving preferential admissions status to students based on connections to alumni and donors. (March 2024)

New Texas Law Prohibits Public Colleges, Universities From Having DEI Offices

New Texas Law Prohibits Public Colleges, Universities From Having DEI Offices
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A new Texas law prohibits public universities from having special programs supporting minority and LGBTQ students. Critics say these diversity, equity and inclusion programs are discriminatory and divisive. But many students say they are needed. Deana Mitchell has the story from the Texas capital.

Here’s What It Feels Like to Find Home Between Two Cultures

FILE - The University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, Va.
FILE - The University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, Va.

Cynthia Jia, a student at the University of Virginia, writes about how Chinese literature helped reconcile her to being part of two cultures. Read her story in The Cavalier Daily. (February 2024)

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