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Enrollment Exodus: Why So Many Chinese Students Choose That ‘Cornfield’ School In Illinois
International students, especially those from China, play a crucial role in funding the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
International students, especially those from China, play a crucial role in funding the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.