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Are international students being exploited for financial gain?

Mornings with Simi

English - January 16, 2024 15:34 - 6 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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The surge in international students in British Columbia, exceeding 175,000 in 2023, has raised concerns about potential exploitation. Many students, drawn by promises of affordability, face financial precarity and temporary status, making them vulnerable to fraud and exploitation.
Guest: Dr. Dale McCartney, Professor of Political Science and International Student Policy at The University of The Fraser Valley
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The surge in international students in British Columbia, exceeding 175,000 in 2023, has raised concerns about potential exploitation. Many students, drawn by promises of affordability, face financial precarity and temporary status, making them vulnerable to fraud and exploitation.

Guest: Dr. Dale McCartney, Professor of Political Science and International Student Policy at The University of The Fraser Valley

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