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Bridging the Gaps for International Student Success

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💡 Tune in as Karin Fischer shares insights on bridging gaps between campus partners, supporting international students, and the importance of early engagement and collaboration across campus offices.

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🔗 Follow Karin Fischer's work through the Latitudes Newsletter and stay connected with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-fischer-0038ba5.


In this episode of the Career Guide for International Students podcast, host Coach Kwan Segal interviews Karin Fischer, a journalist specializing in international education. Karin, known for her work at The Chronicle of Higher Education and her Latitudes newsletter, has developed a deep passion for understanding and advocating for international students' needs.

  • [00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast and episode topic.
  • [00:00:30] Introduction of the guest, Karin Fischer, and her background.
  • [00:01:40] Discussion on Karin Fischer’s journey into journalism and international education.
  • [00:03:36] Karin Fischer speaking Mandarin and discussion on learning languages.
  • [00:05:05] Memorable stories and encounters with international students.
  • [00:07:14] Differences in how U.S. institutions support international students.
  • [00:09:23] Disconnections between faculty and international offices in supporting students.
  • [00:11:21] Importance of early and proactive engagement with international students.
  • [00:13:47] Example of successful early support model at Syracuse University.
  • [00:15:23] Desired changes and improvements in international education.
  • [00:17:42] Collaboration between campus offices and supporting international students throughout their journey.
  • [00:19:27] Closing remarks and how to follow Karin Fischer's work.
    • Tune in as we explore how colleges and universities can better support international students through proactive engagement and collaboration between faculty, career services, and international offices. From memorable stories to expert advice, this episode is packed with practical tips and thoughtful discussion.
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