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Show FEBRUARY 24, 1956 THE PARSON CENSUS OF U. S. STUDENTS ABROAD Over 9,000 U. S. students studied abroad during 1954-5according to the preliminary returns, released yesterday, of a survey taken by the Institute of International Education, 1 East 67th Street, New York City. Initial returns from this first statistical report on American dents abroad indicate that 9,262 U. S. citizens studied in 47 foreign countries and political areas during the past academic year. The survey was limited to students having both U. S. citizenship and permanent residence in the United States. The Institutes survey, first undertaken as a pilot project in 1953, was conducted by means of a sent to 1,000 institutions of higher education in 74 foreign countries and political areas. Replies have been received from a total of 836 institutions or 83.6 per cent of those polled; 379 institutions reported 9,262 U. S. students enrolled; 457 reported no U. S. students. A final report on U. S. students abroad will be included in the 1956 Open Doors, the Institutes annual census report on and foreign students, scholars doctors in the U. S. 5, ques-tionai- re TAKE THEM to DOUG PENDER where did the American students study? Almost 59 per cent (5,461) of those reported were enrolled in European schools; 15 per cent were in Mexico; and 14.8 per cent in Canada. Four countries reported over 1,00 U. S. citizens in their institutions of higher education: Mexico, 1,395; Canada, 1,374; Italy, 1,084, and the United Kingdom, 1,009. European countries, in addition to Italy and the United Kingdom, where over 100 U. SL students enwere: Germany, 834; rolled, France, 805; Switzerland, 759; the Netherlands, 200; Spain, 165; Austria, 158; and Belgium, 134. There were 624 students in the Far East, 491 of these in the Philippines . and 112 in Japan. The Near East received 141 81 in Israel and 54 in Lebanon. In the Western Hemisphere, in addition to Mexico and Canada, there were 51 students enrolled in Caribean countries and lOz in South Amen ca. Of this last number, 85 went ' to Peru. . There were 1 students in Africa 18 in Egypt and 9 in the Union of South Africa. Oceania received 85 students 66 in Austrlia and. 19 in New Zealand. What subjects did the U. S. students study abroad? Of the first 8,219 students reported, 74.2 per cent pursued studies in six academic fields; liberal arts, 1,973; medicine, 1,718; theology, 764; social sciences, 753; creative arts, 477; and natural and physical sciences, 415. There was no answer , Ur Cheerful Campus 4geiit SCHOOL SUPPLIES for AND i GROCERIES ALTA CLEANERS HARWOODS GROCERY 1421 East 21st South 2053 South 13th East as to field for 1,735 students, or 20.9 per cent of the 8,219 reported. Other subjects studied abroad were: business administration, education, 151; engineering, 15; 59; agriculture, 21. There were 48 students in all other fields. It is interesting to note the countries where specific, subjects were pursued. These figures, again, were prepared from returns on 8,219 students. Of the 1,973 liberal arts students, .there were 486 in the United Kindom, 435 in Canada, 211 in Germany, 179 in Mexico, 163 in France, 118 in Spain, 67 in Switzerland, 62 in Japan. Of 1,718 students of medicine, there were 490 in Switzerland, 342 in Italy ; 332 in Canada, 125 in the Netherlands, 103 in Belgium, 78 in Germany, 58 in the PAGE THREE Musical Madhouse Ilarry L. Inman Were here because were here jecause were here because the us wont take us away from lere, was the theme song of the Concert choir during their recent tour through Idaho, Nevada, and California. The trip, marked by frequent bus trouble, cold weather, illness, and good concerts, end-- ' ed at 6:00 P.M. Feb. 6 after twelve days of exhausting travel during which eleven concerts were given. The following Sunday evening, February 12, the Touring Concert Choir ended its series as such with a home concert at the First Baptist Church. It is certain that this group spread much good will toward Westminster in the communities United Kingdom. Of 764 theology students, there which it visited. Many favorable were 422 in Italy, 145 in Canada, comments were received and some This last part is 84 in the United Kingdom. Of the even overheard. 753 students of the social sciences, a sure indication of acceptance. Of course, the choir didnt have 204 were in Mexico, 174 in the United Kingdom, 107 in Switzer- anything but trouble along the Ofr 477 stu- way because several people were land, 70 in France dents in the creative arts, 399 along to liven things up. Mrs. were in Europe. There were 115 Symm, the chaperone (?), was an in Germany, 80 in King- efficient masseuse for the stiff (not dom 72 in Austria, 54 in Italy, 31 stiffs) and her good health was a in France. Mexico received 58 spark of hope to the rest of the ailing group. Jim Santys antics creative arts students. Of 415 stu- on the bus, in the dining halls, dents of the natural ana physical the concerts (he even diduring sciences, there were 121 in Cana- rected two of them), and at da, 106 in the United Kingdom, 40 all other were constant times, in Germany, 27 in Japan. Of 151 laugh-getterthe audience Even students of business administrain was one night. aisles the rolling tion, 84 were in Mexico, 38 in Canada, 18 in the Philippines. Of 105 tions in Canada, 62 replied. Of 45 engineering students, 55 were in institutions in the Near Middle Canada. East, 37 replied. Of , 30 instituData on the academic status, tions in Mexico, . 25 replied. Of age and sponsorship of the U. S. 22 in Africa, 18 replied. Of 9 in students abroad was too incom- Caribbean, 8 replied. Of 9 in Cenplete to warrant statistical tabu- tral America, 5 replied. All 17 inlation. stitutions polled in Oceania have In addition to tabulating returns replied. , by country of assignment and field of study, the Institutes preliminary report on U. S. students indicates by country the number of Ice Skate Winters institutions polled and the number of replies received. 11 evident from .these figures that the preRoller Skate Summers cannot returns liminary give a complete picture of Americans studying abroad. Of 578 insitutions polled in Europe, 523 have replied. Of 133 institutions in the Far East, 93 replied. Of 89 institutions in South America, 47 replied. Of 68 institu- 1208 EAST 21st SO. the-Unite- d IN Barbershop Ingvars 1703 South 17th East Ilaircutting by Appointment OF AFRICA -- IN THE PEP CLUB BOOTH AT THE MARDI GRAS Gridiron Heroics By Tom Talman They wave their arms. They run. They pass. They hurl themselves into the mass Of bodies arms and knees A spectacle of might and skill. Lives there a man who doesnt thrill At watching referees? The Worlds Greatest Saxophonist SIGURD RASCHER s. Hygeia Iceland TESTED BY A WITCH DOCTOR Then .there were Cuddles Run-sted-t, The Cuddler Robb, Kravitch and her big Chubby You-a- ll ox, rather boyfriend, Rose All of Me Wooton, and the dull to spots. up along brighten But, of course, there "are always to recuperations and catching-u- p dim happy memories, and as the members started back to classes only the grumblings were heard. But they can never entirely forget such. a fruitful, eventful trip, I am sure. Phone HU Business greatly appreciated before 3:30 p.m. 11 Special Club and Party Rates FEBRUARY SPECIAL! with The Worlds Greatest Saxophone BUESCHER Sure to Hear MR. RASCHER AND Be THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH BAND, TUESDAY, FEB. 21, U. of U. Campus, 8:00 P.M. 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