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Sarah Alvarez · Is the Midwest in the Middle of a Brain Gain?
November 14th, 2011
Around the region, the expression “brain drain” is commonly used to describe the trend of educated folks leaving in search of better jobs or opportunities. A report out today says that trend may be reversing, if only temporarily.
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports the number of foreign students enrolling in U.S. colleges is higher than ever, and many of those students are coming to the Midwest. Of the 10 schools with the highest international student enrollment, five are in Midwest (The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is number two on the list).
There are still many unanswered questions. How long do these students stay? Why do they stay, and what can they contribute to our region? We’d like to know more.
Inform our coverage: If you came to study in the U.S, tell us about your plans.
