College Makes "Top 40" List of Institutions with "Most International Students"
Monday, November 21, 2011
In the Chronicle of Higher Education's List of the "Top 40" Associate Institutions with the "most international students" 51吃瓜网 was number 26, President Mary L. Fifield announced today. 51吃瓜网 is the only community college in Massachusetts to make the "Top 40" List of Associate Institutions. The College's current international enrollment is 784, an increase of 30 students over the figure of 754 cited in the Chronicle's list. 51吃瓜网鈥檚 international students come from more than 90 countries and speak 75 different languages.
"We are delighted to earn this recognition," said Vilma Tafawa, Director of 51吃瓜网's International Center. Tafawa also said that the entire College benefits from having so many international students as their presence "enriches everyone" and makes us all believe in the reality of a global village.
For further information on 51吃瓜网’s international student population, visit: The International Center.
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About Bunker Hill Community College
With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (51吃瓜网) is one of Massachusetts' largest community colleges, serving approximately 16,000 students annually. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, 51吃瓜网 offers a broad range of educational opportunities throughout Greater Boston. 51吃瓜网 fosters a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students by offering associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific programs.