SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup
SMIE Consulting
This podcast features a roundup of three top international education news stories from the past week, and the implications for colleges and universities that recruit international students or send students overseas.
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 12, 2025
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
Mar 12, • 30:58
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 19, 2025
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
Feb 19, • 32:22
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 12, 2025
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
Feb 12, • 32:36
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 5, 2025
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
Feb 5, • 28:26
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 29, 2025
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
Jan 29, • 35:31
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 22, 2025
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
Jan 22, • 32:43
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 15, 2025
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
Jan 15, • 37:43
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 8, 2025
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
Jan 8, • 27:24
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 18, 2024
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
Dec 18, 2024 • 31:40
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 11, 2024
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
Dec 11, 2024 • 35:28
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 13, 2024
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
Nov 13, 2024 • 33:27
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 30, 2024
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
Oct 30, 2024 • 26:44
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 23, 2024
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
Oct 23, 2024 • 33:51
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 16, 2024
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
Oct 16, 2024 • 30:51
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 2, 2024
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
Oct 2, 2024 • 30:20
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 18, 2024
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
Sep 18, 2024 • 31:00
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 11, 2024
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
Sep 11, 2024 • 27:29
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 4, 2024
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
Sep 4, 2024 • 25:54
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 14, 2024
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
Aug 14, 2024 • 28:49
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 7, 2024
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
Aug 7, 2024 • 30:33
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 31, 2024
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
Jul 31, 2024 • 27:50
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 24, 2024
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
Jul 24, 2024 • 30:24
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 17, 2024
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
Jul 17, 2024 • 34:28
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 10, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Do international students stay in the US? How do we encourage more to stay? What's next in the UK post-elections? #MidweekRoundup
Jul 10, 2024 • 30:55
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 3, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How is your international alumni strategy going? Why should you focus on international student outcomes? What is the future of agent regulations? #MidweekRoundup
Jul 3, 2024 • 32:47
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 26, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Did Donald Trump just say that? Will the US election make a difference for intl ed? And how are AUS and NZ visa restrictions playing out? #MidweekRoundup
Jun 26, 2024 • 30:56
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 19, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are the merits of student surveys? What makes a sustainable intl recruitment strategy? And will there be massive layoffs at Australian and UK unis? #MidweekRoundup
Jun 19, 2024 • 31:53
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 12, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are future students saying about their priorities? Where are English language Taught programs growing? What are the impacts of restrictive government policies? #MidweekRoundup
Jun 12, 2024 • 33:27
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 5, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Do you know the entry points to US higher education? Does OPT work for most international students? And what did you learn at NAFSA last week? #MidweekRoundup
Jun 5, 2024 • 30:29
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 29, 2024
Our #intled #livechat comes to you from the #NAFSA2024 Expo Hall. The value of my international tribe! #MidweekRoundup
Jun 4, 2024 • 9:38
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 22, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do you connect with future Chinese students? Do we focus enough on outcomes in intl ed? And will a soft cap in Australia be the answer for migration issues? #MidweekRoundup
May 22, 2024 • 28:58
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 15, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are the best ways to perfect your comm strategy with intlstudents? Are we headed for a perfect storm in US #intled circles? And has the UK #intled community dodged a bullet with the MAC report? #MidweekRoundup
May 15, 2024 • 28:38
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 8, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How and what should you be communicating to future students? Will the US be #1 forever and have two million intl students by 2030? And are dark days ahead for UK unis? #MidweekRoundup
May 8, 2024 • 27:01
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 1, 2024
We’re live from the UNLV campus. I’m spending the next three days in intensive meetings with our Global Education Initiatives team and others on campus who support all things international. #MidweekRoundup #intled
May 2, 2024 • 7:24
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 24, 2024
Live from Chiang Mai University as part of the International Education (IIE) #IAPPThailand we discuss the value of International partnerships. #MidweekRoundup #intled
May 2, 2024 • 7:50
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 17, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What's up with WhatsApp for Business? Are universities making progress on internationalization? And what are you not messaging your prospects about that you should? #MidweekRoundup
Apr 17, 2024 • 31:46
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 27, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What value do international student testimonials have? Should we be concerned with record visa denials? And why are developed nations turning to intl students as future workers? #MidweekRoundup
Mar 27, 2024 • 31:30
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 20, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What do Common App numbers tell us? What do US intl educators want of the US govt? And will UK unis learn financial lessons from govt changes? #MidweekRoundup
Mar 20, 2024 • 30:10
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 28, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do you prioritize your international budget? Are migration strategies corrections or backfiring? And are African students being cast aside by Western nations? #MidweekRoundup
Feb 28, 2024 • 29:25
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 21, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How important is STEM OPT to the US? Why can you not ignore India's impact on international ed? And is the housing crunch getting worse for international destinations? #MidweekRoundup
Feb 21, 2024 • 26:54
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 14, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How are you messaging Asian students today? Is test-optional dying with elite colleges? And what's happening down under with international students? #MidweekRoundup
Feb 14, 2024 • 27:30
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 7. 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What higher ed social trends matter in 2024? How has the US Mission in India turned things around? And what should internationalization look like on US campuses? #MidweekRoundup
Feb 7, 2024 • 34:24
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 17, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Do you understand what international students want? What do your Global Ambassadors want? And do post-study work policy changes matter? #MidweekRoundup
Jan 17, 2024 • 29:32
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 10, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are #intlstudents really a top CBP priority right now? How "international student friendly" are US job ads? And what happens when govt policy impacts key sending markets? #MidweekRoundup
Jan 10, 2024 • 31:15
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 3, 2024
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What do new USCIS regulations mean for intl students? How will 2024 be different for intl ed? And what are the details of Australia's new Migration Strategy? #MidweekRoundup
Jan 3, 2024 • 35:04
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 20, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is China being overly politicized by the US? What challenges will intl ed face in 2024? And how will Australia's new Migration Strategy impact enrollments? #MidweekRoundup
Dec 20, 2023 • 34:17
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 13, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How is EducationUSA supporting intled efforts? Will the US for Success Coalition move the needle? Is the UK intl student gravy train ending? #MidweekRoundup
Dec 13, 2023 • 35:07
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 6, 2023
Our #intled #livechat comes to you this week from the #airc23 annual conference in Phoenix, AZ, the largest conference yet for the 15 year old organization with 475 attendees and 200 first-timers.
Dec 13, 2023 • 13:14
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 29, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Do international educators really understand TikTok? What's the difference between Open Doors and SEVIS numbers? And great googly, moogly, what's going on in Canada? #MidweekRoundup
Nov 29, 2023 • 34:03
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 22, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What do Open Doors and SEVIS numbers mean for the future? How can universities in the Americas partner better? And is there a future for Chinese student recruitment? #MidweekRoundup
Nov 22, 2023 • 33:23
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 8, 2023
Our #intled #livechat comes to you from Las Vegas, where the CAEI conference enters its 2nd of 3 days. What is CAEI you ask, join our #midweekroundup now to learn more!
Nov 8, 2023 • 18:47
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 1, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How can Generative AI be used for good in admissions? Does speed matter in communicating with prospects? And is Canada getting its act together internationally? #MidweekRoundup
Nov 1, 2023 • 36:05
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 25, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are you happy with how stealth prospects see your site? Is international student diversification a pipe dream? And does student satisfaction matter in the world? #MidweekRoundup
Oct 25, 2023 • 36:31
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 18, 2023
Live from Tashkent, we are doing this week’s #livechat from the South and Central Asia #EdUSAForum
Oct 18, 2023 • 15:58
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 27, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do you make your email comm flow really matter? What's in a name when it comes to an organization? And what role will intl ed play in the next UK General Election? #midweekroundup
Sep 27, 2023 • 36:08
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 20, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Why does personalization matter in intl student recruitment? How do you meet students on social in different Asian nations? Has Canada reached its tipping point? #MidweekRoundup
Sep 20, 2023 • 34:09
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September15, 2023
Our (delayed) #intled #livechat comes to you from São Paulo, Brazil. Talking institutional partnerships, agent meetings, and student fairs. #MidweekRoundup
Sep 16, 2023 • 34:44
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 6, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What should intl students post about on social media? What are the needs of intl students we cannot ignore? And how many intl students is too many? #MidweekRoundup
Sep 6, 2023 • 34:44
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 30, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What happens when students cut corners? How can the US advance intl student recruitment? And how quickly can visa policy be changed? #MidweekRoundup
Aug 30, 2023 • 42:28
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 23, 2023
Our #intled #livechat comes to you from the #IC3 conference in Hyderabad, India. Chatting about the value of this event, recruiting in India, and a way to stand out in this ever-expanding student market.
Aug 27, 2023 • 19:38
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 16, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do you reach Indian and Chinese students online? Are you tracking your international alumni? And what happens to students who come and disappear #MidweekRoundup
Aug 16, 2023 • 35:02
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 9, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How should social media be used to reach intl students? Why does retention matter most internationally? And what do financial verification documents mean? #MidweekRoundup
Aug 9, 2023 • 33:59
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 19, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How can we recruit in Africa? How should we treat educational agents? And will there be a soft landing for UK unis? #MidweekRoundup
Jul 19, 2023 • 32:51
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 12, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Why should we celebrate immigrants and refugees? Where are Chinese students going? And where are your recruitment priorities? #MidweekRoundup
Jul 12, 2023 • 31:42
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 5, 2023
Our #intled #live chat answers three questions: What's next after the Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action in college admissions? What is the path forward for US-China relations in intl ed? And how important is social media management? #MidweekRoundup
Jul 5, 2023 • 29:24
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 28, 2023
Our #intled #livechat comes to you from Beijing where we explore institutional partnerships, external organizations, and the future of outbound Chinese students. #MidweekRoundup
Jul 2, 2023 • 23:47
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 21, 2023
Our #intled #livechat comes to you from the Yangtze River in China above the Three Gorges Dam. Talking all things travel in China, university partnerships, and how to pay for things (harder than you think).
Jul 1, 2023 • 10:40
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 14, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are students changing how long it takes to research unis? How big will the India to US student pipeline grow? And is charging intl students much more the route to success for Chinese universities? #MidweekRoundup
Jun 14, 2023 • 33:11
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 7, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Why is a US intl ed strategy needed but not happening anytime soon? Why does meeting intl student expectations matter? How does a decision in Canada affect an intl ed company's value? #MidweekRoundup
Jun 7, 2023 • 32:34
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 31, 2023
Our #intled #livechat comes to you from the Expo Hall at #NAFSA2023 where we talk about the full extent of how this conference settles in to its new normal, but still the annual meeting place for our international education profession.
Jun 2, 2023 • 17:54
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 24, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How important is China to US higher ed? What south and east Asian markets are best beyond India and China? And is the UK about to kill the golden goose? #MidweekRoundup
May 24, 2023 • 32:31
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 17, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How does new SEVP guidance impact recruitment? What comes after TikTok? And will government reforms in UK and Australia hurt intl ed? #MidweekRoundup
May 17, 2023 • 33:13
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 10, 2023
Join me at 1 pm ET for an #intled #livechat from the BMI Global Scholarship Forum in London. We'll discuss the benefits of interacting with 60+ scholarship organizations from around the world to find great partners for the future.
May 10, 2023 • 13:23
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 3, 2023
Our #intled #livechat comes to you this week from the campus of UNLV. We'll discuss the challenges and opportunities of creating a strategic intl enrollment management culture from the ground in a campus-wide initiative. #midweekroundup
May 3, 2023 • 10:35
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 26, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How vital is India to US intl educators? How can your messaging play to your strengths? And what do recent student surveys tell us about ourselves? #MidweekRoundup
Apr 26, 2023 • 27:24
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 19, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What is the value of current student social content? Will there be a positive change in US-China relations? And is Australia's migration system supporting intl students? #MidweekRoundup
Apr 19, 2023 • 34:14
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 12, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How did Intl Ed respond to the Dept of Ed "guidance?" How can we avoid mistakes in intl ed on campus? And what is the future of intl student mobility? #MidweekRoundup
Apr 12, 2023 • 32:25
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup April 5, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What is new in China? Is there good news coming out of the State Dept? And what are the alternatives to TikTok? #MidweekRoundup
Apr 5, 2023 • 31:46
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup March 29, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What does the future hold for TikTok and why does it matter? Why should Australia recruitment in Latin America worry US unis? And what do big jumps in 2022 new intl student #s mean for UK and Canada? #MidweekRoundup
Mar 29, 2023 • 30:12
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup March 22, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Do predeparture orientations make a difference? How important are intl students to meeting labor market needs? And what's your favorite intl travel story? #MidweekRoundup
Mar 22, 2023 • 33:03
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 15, 2023
Our #intled #livechat comes to you this week from the #APAIE2023 Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Over 2400 intl educators from across the world have come together to connect for partnerships and more.#MidweekRoundup
Mar 16, 2023 • 9:39
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 8, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What was the Dept of Ed thinking with its recent guidance? What drives your intl ed budget decisions on campus? And what are the challenges facing UK intl ed? #MidweekRoundup
Mar 8, 2023 • 30:30
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 1, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What is the future of intl student recruitment via #socialmedia? Does your career services office meet intl students' needs? And what drives your country's intl ed efforts? #MidweekRoundup
Mar 1, 2023 • 31:27
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 22, 2023
Live from the #AIEA2023 Conference in Washington DC. We discuss the value of this event, the hot topics, new connections made, old friendships renewed, and outcomes moving forward. #intled #MidweekRoundup
Feb 22, 2023 • 21:14
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 15, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Do DEI efforts at your college align with your intl recruitment? Why is there a global housing challenge for intl students? And what is driving Taiwan's push to grow intl student numbers? #MidweekRoundup
Feb 15, 2023 • 31:26
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 8, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How well does your college practice customer service internationally? Have intl ed tech companies over promised, under delivered so far? And how is the direct admissions phenomenon going this year? #MidweekRoundup
Feb 8, 2023 • 36:15
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 1, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Will online education options for intl students grow? What does the SEVIS by the Numbers report tell us? What do you do about transfer outs, down under? #midweekroundup
Feb 1, 2023 • 35:10
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 25, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are best practices in intl student recruitment? Are you all in on India, if not why not? And do your intl recruitment plans include ongoing support? #MidweekRoundup
Jan 25, 2023 • 33:51
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 18, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How will ChatGPT affect intl ed? What is an international student parent strategy? And why is everyone now talking about housing? #MidweekRoundup
Jan 18, 2023 • 30:27
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 11, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How have community colleges fared during the great resignation? Where will Chinese students go? And is India poised to boom with outbound and inbound students #MidweekRoundup
Jan 11, 2023 • 34:41
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 4, 2023
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Will TikTok survive 2023 in the US? Will China's struggles reopening impact spring intakes? How significant is the extension of the in-person visa interview waiver? #MidweekRoundup
Jan 4, 2023 • 26:29
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 28, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What were the highlights of 2022 in intl ed? Will China play well with the West in 2023? And what are the challenges facing intl ed in the UK? #MidweekRoundup
Dec 28, 2022 • 30:42
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 21, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What's the future of TikTok for US universities? What do new international student surveys tell us? And are international student housing shortages a global issue? #MidweekRoundup
Dec 21, 2022 • 32:52
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 14, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is there a coming Indian undergraduate boom? Are good international educators hard to find these days? And could pathway providers be evolving their approach? #MidweekRoundup
Dec 14, 2022 • 33:08
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 30, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is the UK about to muck up a really good thing? Where are Chinese students going these days? And are law schools going rogue? #MidweekRoundup
Nov 30, 2022 • 34:05
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 23, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How are numbers looking for fall '23? Will Chinese students return to the US? And what is transnational education? #MidweekRoundup
Nov 23, 2022 • 33:12
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, IEW edition, November16, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What does the 2022 #OpenDoorsReport tell us? How big will the post-pandemic bounce be? And are we meeting prospective students where they are? #MidweekRoundup
Nov 16, 2022 • 32:38
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 9, 2022
Our #MidweekRoundup #IntlEd #livechat starts now, live from the #EdUSAForum for the Western Hemisphere taking place this week in San Jose, Costa Rica
Nov 9, 2022 • 17:20
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 2, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How is your social media strategy maturing? Does traditional career services work for intl students? And what can we do to support English language programs? #midweekroundup
Nov 2, 2022 • 33:22
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 26, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do you crack a nut like China? Is a national strategy for intl ed a necessity? And which country is most important for the US? #MidweekRoundup
Oct 26, 2022 • 32:26
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 19, 2022
Our #intled #livechat is coming to you from the AMPEI Conference in San Cristobal de Las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico! #MidweekRoundup
Oct 20, 2022 • 12:51
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 12, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Do you live where your audiences live? How is your messaging re: costs, jobs, and outcomes? And should student work hours be capped? #midweekroundup
Oct 12, 2022 • 33:31
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 5, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What do new student surveys tell us about priorities? Who is winning the battle for African students? And where are the student markets we cannot ignore? #MidweekRoundup
Oct 5, 2022 • 31:19
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 28, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are you using peers and personalization in your recruitment? What do recent acquisitions mean for intl admissions? And will intl alumni networks become the norm? #MidweekRoundup
Sep 28, 2022 • 34:30
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, Sept. 21, 2022
Our #intled #livechat comes to you from the #EdUSAForum for Europe/Eurasia in Belgrade, Serbia! We chat on the value of #EducationUSA, the tools and resources of this global network, and opportunities to connect with students through EdUSA. #MidweekRoundup
Sep 21, 2022 • 22:30
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 14, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How are students' digital habits changing? Do unis show moral responsibility internationally? And how do countries react to labor market challenges? #MidweekRoundup
Sep 14, 2022 • 34:11
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 7, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What do intl student's need on campus? How can US institutions make ground in Africa? And is IDP's revenue growth a surprise? #MidweekRoundup
Sep 7, 2022 • 30:43
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, 200th edition, August 31, 2022
Our 200th #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Should US unis give up on China? What does soft power actually mean? And how do solve a problem like orientation? #MidweekRoundup
Aug 31, 2022 • 32:57
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 24, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Why are visa backlogs happening in major markets? How should US unis respond to Chinese students? And how are US unis making waves in intl recruitment? #MidweekRoundup
Aug 24, 2022 • 31:37
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 17, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is the US falling behind in enrolling intl students? What challenges do intl recruiters have post-pandemic? And how have some UK unis been getting ahead lately?
Aug 17, 2022 • 31:01
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 10, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Will the US have a national intl ed strategy? How important is post-study work? And how common are visa delays and IEP challenges?
Aug 10, 2022 • 29:49
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 3, 2022
Live from the #EdUSAForum in DC talking #intled and why the US! A discussion on what's been discussed at the Forum and how the US government is planning to promote higher ed abroad.
Aug 3, 2022 • 25:06
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 27, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is Bangladesh a country to watch for students? Can you ever turn away from the Chinese market? And how do you define your intl recruitment strategy?
Jul 27, 2022 • 33:10
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 20, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How are you using intl student voices on social? What do agents say about intl student mobility today? And are the US consulates in India on point this year?
Jul 20, 2022 • 13:28
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 13, 2022
This week's #intled #livechat comes to you direct from the #intlacac22 Conference at the University of New Mexico, the first in-person event for this association since 2019. Discussion of the session topics and the mood at the conference.
Jul 13, 2022 • 13:28
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 6, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are you practicing social listening when you recruit? Can the West counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative? And where do Mexican students go abroad?
Jul 6, 2022 • 30:54
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 29, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is international student recruitment marketing broken? Are student visa overstays a real problem? And what do Indian students going abroad want?
Jun 29, 2022 • 33:36
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 22, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How important are intl career services on campus? Which company is talking out of both sides of its mouth on Russia? And what does globalization mean at your college?
Jun 22, 2022 • 31:03
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 15, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers three questions: How can you get your intl ed plans heard on campus? Is it possible to flip the intl admissions process? And what's happening north of the border with intl students?
Jun 15, 2022 • 34:03
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 8, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What is the future for agent aggregators? Is there a talent war happening in intl education? And will New Zealand get its groove back?
Jun 8, 2022 • 29:55
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 25, 2022
Our #intled #live chat today answers 3 questions: Are consulates well-staffed to handle increased student visa demand? What do we do with "documented dreamers"? And how bad are new intl student enrollments down under?
May 25, 2022 • 30:02
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 18, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is US higher ed viewed globally as influential as it used to be? How should you approach new student markets? And is China self-isolating to the detriment of its intl ed pursuits?
May 18, 2022 • 32:43
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May11, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do you build an audience? What to do with transfer outs? Are you ignoring your intl alumni?
May 11, 2022 • 32:37
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 4, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are you asking the right questions in your strategic marketing? Why are China and India having relationship problems? Can intl ed and environmental responsibility exist together?
May 4, 2022 • 30:36
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 27, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How connected is the world? Can agents always be trusted? And are intl students used as political pawns?
Apr 27, 2022 • 33:01
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 20, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How are major destinations recovering from Covid-19? Will China ever reopen to international students? And do career services need to evolve for international students?
Apr 20, 2022 • 30:48
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 13, 2022
Join us for an #intled #live chat where we answer 3 questions: Will there be a return to normal intl recruiting? Are BRICS countries playing well with others? And how anti-Russian should we be in intl ed?
Apr 13, 2022 • 31:46
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 30, 2022
Our #intled #livechat this week answers three questions: What are current surveys saying about international students? #WhyUS - What is it, how can you get involved? And what is the price of slow reopening of borders?
Mar 30, 2022 • 31:09
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 23, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What's the difference between the Global North and Global South? Does the US have a value gap with intl students? Are 40% of intl students in Australia going elsewhere post-pandemic?
Mar 23, 2022 • 30:03
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 16, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How do students view different destination countries? What are the must-do's in intl student recruitment? And why aren't US institutions divesting from Russia quicker?
Mar 16, 2022 • 32:58
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 9, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What is the US doing for Ukrainians here? How best can US colleges connect with intl students? And what's our best response to events in Ukraine?
Mar 9, 2022 • 35:45
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 2, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is a sense of normalcy returning to US-China relations? Will in-person conferences ever be the same again? And how is the intl ed community responding to the war in Ukraine?
Mar 2, 2022 • 33:53
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 23, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What countries are poised to send more students abroad? Why does USCIS' new mission statement matter? And how should US unis recruiting internationally?
Feb 23, 2022 • 33:10
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 16, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What is the state of intl student mobility globally? Are you listening to your intl students' experiences? What do Saudi students want these days?
Feb 16, 2022 • 31:39
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, February 9, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What does the America Competes Act have for intl ed? Where are the up-and-coming intl student markets? And how is New Zealand planning to re-open?
Feb 9, 2022 • 33:15
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 26, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers three questions: What impact will new STEM initiatives have on intl students? How are intl undergrad applicants viewing the US now? And is the CCP 's crackdown on western education backfiring?
Jan 26, 2022 • 30:53
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, January 12, 2022
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How important is 214.b in evaluating student visa applicants? Are we really surprised 90% of colleges are starting in person? And are there lessons to be learned in these 2 Canadian provinces: Ontario and Nova Scotia?
Jan 12, 2022 • 34:30
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 29, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Why does China want Western knowledge? How deep is the conflict between Chinese students in the US? And what are US colleges planning for the spring due to Omicron?
Dec 29, 2021 • 33:26
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 15, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers three questions: Will in-person conferences become the norm again? What have you learned coming out of AIRC? And can/should US unis simplify their admissions processes?
Dec 15, 2021 • 31:39
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, December 1, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How are US consulates expanding student visa services? How are public unis faring this fall with intl students? And how will Australia be changing (or not) December 1st?
Dec 1, 2021 • 30:02
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, IEW Edition, November 17, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What do Fall ‘21 numbers day about future US intl enrollments? What are you focusing on in your communication plans with intl prospects? And does your campus make intl alumni a priority?
Nov 17, 2021 • 32:32
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, November 10, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How has the Chinese student market changed during Covid? Will Commerce's global marketing campaign make a difference? And what is the cost of closed borders for intl education?
Nov 10, 2021 • 32:07
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 27, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How significant is social media's hold on our lives? Will the Nov. 8 intl travel restrictions be modified? And how will Australia reopen in 2022?
Oct 27, 2021 • 34:31
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, October 13, 2021
Our #intled #livechat today answers these questions: How do you make sense of the ed tech explosion? What is the role of an SIO on campus these days? And how will Australia respond post-pandemic?
Oct 13, 2021 • 30:53
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 22, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How excited should you be re: State's new visa policy? Can you grow without strong intl student services? And how are you talking about vaccine mandates?
Sep 22, 2021 • 32:27
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 15, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What is US soft power worth in intl education? Should Africa be on your radar for recruitment? And where will UK unis be expanding next?
Sep 15, 2021 • 29:46
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 8, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is international education simply transactional? Why will intl students not come to the US this fall? And how important are outcomes for intl students?
Sep 8, 2021 • 33:45
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, September 1, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How have intl enrollments been impacted by Covid-19? Is a joint statement on intl ed enough to spur action? And what will the UK do without EU students?
Sep 1, 2021 • 28:58
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 25, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What's the state of US visa processing abroad? Are international students protected enough? And what's the best setup for an intl office on campus?
Aug 25, 2021 • 34:21
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 18, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Why do outcomes matter for intl students? Can the US government do intl ed policy? And are there two Chinas out there?
Aug 18, 2021 • 29:17
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, August 11, 2021
Our 150th #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What does a US intl ed strategy look like? Are international travel restrictions making sense? And how far will China's crackdown on the West go?
Aug 11, 2021 • 31:35
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 28, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How can the US continue to attract the best talent? Why does the EdUSA Forum matter? And how should colleges deal with reopening?
Jul 28, 2021 • 30:51
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 21, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers three questions: Is this Chinese student lawsuit political theater? Will Hope College's "Hope Forward" work? And should rankings remove testing data from criteria?
Jul 21, 2021 • 29:26
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 14, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What should we do with Chinese STEM students? How are you leveraging peer recruitment? And are you going to the EducationUSA Forum?
Jul 14, 2021 • 33:53
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, July 7, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What do students want this fall? Can you over communicate your vaccine policy? And how are UK unis responding to aggregators?
Jul 7, 2021 • 30:48
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 30,2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Are you actively promoting your STEM majors? What do Indian students want? And how do you get your vaccination policy right?
Jun 30, 2021 • 35:26
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 23, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: What are agent aggregators? Are students more optimistic about US study? And how can we understand the many layers of India?
Jun 23, 2021 • 33:39
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 9, 2021
Our #intled #live chat answers 3 questions: Are intl students keeping their options open? Are vaccine policies making a difference for students? And how is your college handling cancellation of national exams?
Jun 9, 2021 • 33:09
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, June 2, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Does personalization matter for international students? Is what students have to say important? And does your institution have a nuanced vaccination policy for intl students?
Jun 2, 2021 • 32:01
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 26, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: How personal will you get with your intl student communications? What are we doing for Indian students now? And when will the Australian government wake up?
May 26, 2021 • 33:06
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 19, 2021
Our #intled #livechat this week answers 3 questions: How should we network moving forward? How well are we treating our international students? And to mandate or strongly recommend vaccinations, that is the question?
May 19, 2021 • 32:33
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 12, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers three questions: Are you doing China recruitment right? How are new visa opportunities being received in top markets? and is Canada, specifically Ontario, in trouble?
May 12, 2021 • 29:11
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, May 5, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions: Is it gonna be May for US consulates to reopen? What will students do to study in-person? And what is Australia going to do?
May 5, 2021 • 30:29
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 28, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers three questions this week: What is the state of global social and digital media? How will travel happen this year for students? And can you survive without partnerships today?
Apr 28, 2021 • 28:40
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 21, 2021
This week our #intled #livechat answers three important questions: Why are Indian undergrad applications up to the US? How is intl student communication changing? And what is Australia doing?
Apr 21, 2021 • 32:17
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 14, 2021
Our #intled #livechat this week answers 3 questions: Is there a revolution happening in student recruitment? Is there hope consulates will reopen soon? And do you need a comm plan for enrolled intl students?
Apr 14, 2021 • 32:57
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, April 7, 2021
Our #intled #livechat this week answer's 3 questions: Is there a better way to release content? What's the impact of anti-Asian sentiment on future students? Who should an SIO be on campus? #MidweekRoundup
Apr 7, 2021 • 0:00
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 31, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers 3 questions today: Will there be an increase in new #intlstudents this fall? Are you on the right platforms to reach students? And to require vaccines or not, that is a serious question?
Mar 31, 2021 • 33:22
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 24, 2021
Our #intled #livechat this week answered 3 important questions: What needs to happen to reopen US consulates? Will the latest admissions scandal (intl style) change us? And can intensive English programs bounce back?
Mar 24, 2021 • 30:30
SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 17, 2021
Our #intled #livechat answers three questions this week: What is the status of US-China student interest? Do institutions need 24/7 streaming video content? And has China become fed up with intl students?
Mar 17, 2021 • 33:33