CULTIVA Brings International Students to Virginia

RESTON, Va. - Jan. 3, 2017 - PRLog -- CULTIVA, a global education consulting firm, is pleased to announce it will be supporting the efforts of the Virginia's public university system to recruit more international students to study in Virginia. As part of its recently signed agreement with the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP), CULTIVA will be promoting the benefits of Virginia schools including George Mason University, the University of Virginia and the University of Mary Washington to foreign students in English- speaking countries such as India, Australia, and Ireland. "We're looking forward to spearheading the international recruitment efforts for these prestigious universities and bringing new bright young minds into our backyard," says CULTIVA's Executive Director, James Gordon. "This effort is an incredible opportunity to bring students from all over the world to the doorstep of the nation's capital."

VASCUUP's partnership with CULTIVA is part of a new model of globalized higher learning that sees international students beginning their university studies in their home country and completing their degree requirements abroad. According to the Institute of International Education, more than 1 million students from foreign countries are enrolled in U.S. universities, a figure that US News & World Report notes has risen by 72 percent since 2000. This explosive growth has driven universities to compete for students outside their traditional markets, which can be difficult due to cultural difference, geographic distance, and resource availability. These factors have led many schools to choose international recruitment partners such as CULTIVA.

For nearly a decade, CULTIVA has provided tailored recruitment solutions for universities within the private and public education sectors. CULTIVA uses certified recruiting agents in a school's target country to seek out and recruit students studying abroad, and handles all localized marketing and promotion for the schools as well. Once students are accepted at a Virginia university, CULTIVA will also provide them with services such as housing support, cultural acclimation, and internships to help ease their transition into the U.S. "Our successful relationships with universities and governments have enabled us to recruit qualified students seeking a top-tier education in U.S. universities," Mr. Gordon said. "We're incredibly excited to help put Virginia's public universities on the world stage."

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About CULTIVA

CULTIVA develops turn-key international education solutions for schools, investors, governments and development organizations. Our global education consultants deliver strategic planning, financing, staffing, curriculum, student recruitment and operational support for projects in areas such as China, Africa, and Latin America. Learn more at http://www.GlobalCultiva.com.