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International Students, Support Structures and the Equity Question

An implicit assumption is that by pursuing internationalization, colleges and universities become more interconnected and academically rigorous, raise their global consciousness, and access the opportunities presented by globalization.

At the same time, however, the concept of internationalization may inadvertently cause certain constituencies to feel less well served. Examples include creating questionable partnerships or joint programs with foreign universities as a strategy to improve college rankings, or recruiting international students who can pay higher fees than most domestic students can afford.

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