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Six Reasons Why Having International Students In The UK Totally Rules

Six Reasons Why The UK's International Students Rule
Samuel Lovett
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Robert Churchill

Theresa May’s plans to kick out foreign students after they graduate hasn’t gone down well.

Students from across the country have been venting their anger on Twitter.

Unfortunately, the new measures may put international students off from coming to study here. We're hoping not, as there's a fair few reasons why international students in the UK totally rules..

Six Reasons Why Having International Students In The UK Totally Rules
1) They add to Britain’s cool, cosmopolitan feel:(01 of07)
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Britain wouldn’t be the vibrant, multi-cultural hub that it is without these students. They bring an exciting worldly feel to our little island. Just don’t be offended if they refuse your offer of gravy and chips or other home delicacies… (credit:Un ragazzo chiamato Bi/Flickr)
2) They’re so god-damn suave:(02 of07)
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Admit it. Our international friends are infinitely cooler than us. They’re so much more cultural, most of them dress impeccably and they provide a fascinating insight into a world that is literally thousands of miles away. Britain needs this. (credit:Christopher.Michel/Flickr)
3) International students are vital for the economy:(03 of07)
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International students and graduates are invaluable for Britain’s economy, contributing billions, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and helping fuel key economic sectors such as the STEM industry. If you’re not convinced, check out this fancy graphic for more details. (credit:wwarby/Flickr)
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4) They help make university what it is:(05 of07)
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The whole point of university is about seeing more of the world and immersing yourself in new cultures and experiences. International students add a whole new dimension to the melting-pot of cultures found in Britain’s universities. (credit:Seattle Municipal Archives/Flickr)
5) International students help enrich the university learning experience:(06 of07)
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Britain’s foreign students can often add a global perspective to our seminars and classes that, frankly, we wouldn’t have thought of. (credit:velkr0/Flickr)
6) They’ve become our closest friends:(07 of07)
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After three or more years living and studying together, these students have become some of our closest university friends. The thought of being forcibly separated from each other is just plain wrong. (credit:Tulane Public Relations/Flickr)
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