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Do you know in America the Indian students are more than 100000 mark?
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18 Nov '09 05:13 am
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The number of students from India enrolled in US universities and colleges crossed 100,000 for the first time ever
international enrollments in America registered the largest percentage increase since 1980, defying broad economic trends. The Indian numbers went up 9.2 per cent from 94,563 in 2007/2008 to cross 100,000 for the first time to retain its position as the top place of origin for international students in the United States. China remained in second place, although there was a sharp 21 per cent spike in students from China, going up from 81,127 last academic year to 98,235 this year. South Korea (69,000 to 75,000) remained in third place. This is the eighth consecutive year that India has remained in the top spot.Indian student inflow contributed nearly $ 3 billion to the US economy last year. Overall, international students contribute $17.8 billion to the US economy, through their expenditures on tuition and living expenses, according to the US Department of Commerce.
Answered by inquisitive, 18 Nov '09 06:22 am
international enrollments in America registered the largest percentage increase since 1980, defying broad economic trends. The Indian numbers went up 9.2 per cent from 94,563 in 2007/2008 to cross 100,000 for the first time to retain its position as the top place of origin for international students in the United States. China remained in second place, although there was a sharp 21 per cent spike in students from China, going up from 81,127 last academic year to 98,235 this year. South Korea (69,000 to 75,000) remained in third place. This is the eighth consecutive year that India has remained in the top spot.Indian student inflow contributed nearly $ 3 billion to the US economy last year. Overall, international students contribute $17.8 billion to the US economy, through their expenditures on tuition and living expenses, according to the US Department of Commerce.
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Yes. It had appeared in ;papers.The irony is that Americans think that educational facilities in India are far better than those in USA and are planning action to make their system more competetive.
Answered by radhikamruta, 18 Nov '09 05:43 am
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