Drowne says she hopes more faculty and staff members will participate in the program. Competition is keen for international students. Other countries are actively recruiting internationals. In addition, many developing countries have improved or expanded their own colleges and universities, so students remain in their own countries. A lack of funds to send students abroad causes others to stay home to study.
Personal contact can make a difference in convincing international students to enroll.
Once they get here, they are happy because Tech offers a quality education in a safe campus environment, both of which are very important to international students. The center also offers practical training, counseling, opportunities for community involvement, pizza parties and trips. We just need to get the students here.