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Meeting Students Where They Are: Championing Access in International Education with Southampton’s Mubarik Ibrahim
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Mubarak ‘Mubzy’ Ibrahim, the International Regional Manager for the University of Southampton, shares his journey from the UK to the US and discusses the challenges and opportunities in international student recruitment. He emphasizes the importance of widening participation in education, the barriers faced by some North American students, and the need for a more holistic approach in admissions processes. Mubzy also highlights the significance of building relationships with students and counselors, understanding financial barriers, and adapting to the changing landscape of education.
Learn more about:
-University of Southampton’s information for students from the USA.
-Find an AIRR-NA rep near you.
-Find out about alternative funding for Muslim students.
-Email Mubarik.
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Chapters
1. Meeting Students Where They Are: Championing Access in International Education with Southampton’s Mubarik Ibrahim (00:00:00)
2. Differences Between UK and US Recruitment Strategies (00:04:15)
3. Widening Participation in UK Education (00:08:51)
4. The Role of Relationships in Student Recruitment (00:12:26)
5. How Universities Can Meet Students Where They're At (00:15:01)
6. How Applying to US and UK Universities Differ (00:23:39)
7. Shedding Light on Funding for Muslim Students (00:25:35)
8. The Future of International Recruitment (00:30:33)
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