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July 25, 2008



The EducationUSA Connections journal is a quarterly, online publication produced by the Institute of International Education's Membership and Higher Education Services Division and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Connections is produced for the EducationUSA overseas advisers and includes information about higher education in the United States, scholarship opportunities, specific fields of study, best practices in advising, and other topics.

On this website, you will find PDFs of the most current issue in addition to back issues, other advising resources, and information on how to submit an article.



Current Issue


Liberal Arts Colleges

Vol.2: Issue 2


If a student wants to know how many liberal arts colleges there are in the U.S., tell them 225. If a student wants to know the technical difference between liberal arts colleges and other higher education options, explain that according to the Carnegie Classifications, “Baccalaureate-Liberal Arts” institutions are those that award at least 50 percent of their degrees in the arts and sciences. These questions are the easy ones.

The truth is, the advantages of attending an American liberal arts college can be difficult to explain to international students, who are more accustomed to the academic culture of technical and research institutions. That said, the strong academics, emphasis on undergraduate education, small class size, and community atmosphere unique to liberal arts schools make them a good fit for many international students. According to Open Doors 2007, there were 12,073 international students studying at baccalaureate-liberal arts institutions in the U.S.

To view this issue, please click here.


Archived Advising Resources


The advising resources below are designed to compliment articles and information published in the Connections journal. You must use your username and password to access these additional resources.

Volume 2, Issue 1: Using Technology in Advising
Using Technology in Advising: Best Practices from Centers Around the World

Volume 1, Issue 4: Best Practices in Advising
Best Practices from Around the World: Additional Responses
PR 101: Best Practices Media Kit
Welcome to the United States: A Guide for International Visitors

Volume 1, Issue 3: Community Colleges in the USA
PowerPoint: Choosing an ESL Program in the U.S.
Higher Education Fairs Throughout the World




EducationUSA Connections Journal:
Back Issues


Vol. 2, Issue 2: Liberal Arts Colleges

Vol. 2, Issue 1: Using Technology in Advising

Vol. 1, Issue 4: Best Practices in Advising

Vol. 1, Issue 3: Community Colleges in the USA
Vol. 1, Issue 2: Studying Engineering in the USA

Vol. 1, Issue 1: Strategic Undergraduate Admissions Practices
Write for EducationUSA Connections

If you have suggestions for future issues or if you would like to submit an article, please contact Shannon Bishop, Connections Managing Editor, at sbishop@iie.org





EducationUSA Advising Network

The U.S. Department of State provides support to a network of EducationUSA Advising Centers around the world. This network currently consists of over 450 EducationUSA Advising Centers in 170 countries that assist over 25 million students each year in person, by telephone, through email or on the Internet.

EducationUSA Advising Centers are staffed by professional advisers, many of whom have studied in the United States or received specialized training about U.S. higher education and the advising process. These centers provide prospective international students, young professionals, and other audiences with comprehensive, up-to-date and unbiased information on higher education and study opportunities in the United States.

The advisers provide students with information to identify the best option for their educational and professional interests, choosing an institution, identifying financial aid opportunities, understanding the admission process, and applying for a student visa. Additional services include group advising sessions for first-time visitors, individual advising by appointment, CV and essay writing seminars, translation and document verification, test preparation materials or courses, and pre-departure orientation. Many advisers also visit schools and universities in their community to talk with students about U.S. study opportunities and present the services available through the Advising Center.

For more information about the EducationUSA Advising Network and to find the location of EducationUSA Advising Centers, please visit the EducationUSA website by clicking here.