Volume 4 - Your value
You bring economic value
The economic impact of international students cannot be overstated. According to the Institute of International Education (IIE), international students contributed $40 billion to the US Economy in 2023. Those contributions are not only tuition dollars but include spending on food, clothing, transportation, domestic travel, cultural experiences, etc. The overall impact of international student dollars is of major value to the US economy.
Learning and living alongside people from around the
globe helps all of us avoid stereotyping and helps form more informed opinions
of other cultures. It gives us a better understanding of international issues and immigration issues. It provides opportunities for unique
cross-cultural experiences such as celebrating new holidays, sampling new foods,
or traveling to visit friends in their home towns. It forces students to
confront different interpersonal and communication styles, which makes them
better active listeners and critical thinkers.
Policy analyst Hollie
Chandler states, “International students increase the social and cultural diversity of
our campuses, enriching the research and learning environment and helping home
students to develop internationally relevant skills. They bring new research
ideas and expertise to our universities and help to strengthen their
international partnerships,”
Don't underestimate the power of the diversity you bring.
When you return to your home country, you become informal ambassadors of
the US and Maryville College which strengthens enrollment, trade, tourism,
global thinking, and ultimately more peace among countries. We also become
reciprocal ambassadors for your home country so this level of personalized
marketing for both countries is invaluable.
WORD OF THE WEEK: Ain’t
This is a slang word for “am not”, "is not" or "does not"
This class ain’t easy.
PHRASE OF THE WEEK: Couch potato
This term is commonly used in America and has both positive and negative connotations. It means someone who is lazy
and spends a lot of time on the couch watching a screen. It can also mean that
you just had a lazy day and not necessarily describe your personality.
This weekend I was a couch potato and I didn’t
get any work done.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Deviled Eggs
Several students have
mentioned wanting to have a picnic this spring. This is my all-time favorite
picnic or bar-b-que dish to make.
https://www.spendwithpennies.com/classic-deviled-eggs-recipe/
SOCIAL
EVENT OF THE WEEK:
Two Doors
Down (within walking distance of campus) has a few events this weekend but
the open mic improv and comedy on Sunday night sounds like the big winner!
https://twodoorsdownmaryville.com/event-calendar/
Here are 3 great resources for things to do in the
area:
https://insideofknoxville.com/category/events/