The United States is looking for sub-Saharan African students to study at American universities. There were about 1 million international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities during the 2014 to 2015 academic year. Fewer than 3 percent of those international students came from sub-Saharan Africa. Africa is home to six of the top 10 fastest-growing countries in the world. But it is difficult for even the most motivated students to succeed in African universities. Classes are overcrowded. Teachers often go on strike to protest low pay and poor working conditions. There is little opportunity to do advanced research. But studying outside of Africa can be even harder. The U.S. government wants to change that.
Title: US Universities Want More African Students
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data-end-time='30500'>Fewer than 3 percent of those international students came from sub-Saharan Africa.</span> <span data-start-time='30500' data-end-time='38979'>Africa is home to six of the top 10 fastest-growing countries in the world. </span> <span data-start-time='38979' data-end-time='48458'>But it is difficult for even the most motivated students to succeed in African universities. </span> <span data-start-time='48458' data-end-time='51833'>Classes are overcrowded. </span> <span data-start-time='51833' data-end-time='59146'>Teachers often go on strike to protest low pay and poor working conditions. </span> <span data-start-time='59146' data-end-time='64563'>There is little opportunity to do advanced research.</span> <span data-start-time='64563' data-end-time='69688'>But studying outside of Africa can be even harder.</span> <span data-start-time='69688' data-end-time='73979'>The U.S. government wants to change that.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' 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