[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 69 (Friday, April 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           INCREDIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 27, 2018

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
incredible contributions of international students at our colleges and 
universities.
  During this time of year, students all over the United States and the 
world are beginning to make decisions about where they will attend 
college. As they begin to make these decisions, I would like to express 
my support for international students, and the value they add to our 
institutions of higher education, and our country as a whole.
  Nationwide, only 2 percent of U.S. students study abroad every year. 
This makes it even more important our colleges and universities have a 
diverse student body, so our students can learn about different 
cultures.
  In my district, there are nearly 1,500 international students 
enrolled in both the undergraduate and graduate level at Ohio 
University, and over 6,000 at The Ohio State University. These students 
contribute to a wide variety of our academic programs, including STEM 
subjects. Moreover, when they return home, they become informal 
ambassadors when sharing their positive experiences in our country.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the incredible value 
international students add to our country.

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