America Calling

Growing up in middle-class india, rajika bhandari has seen generations of her family look westward, where an american education means status and success. but she resists the lure of america because those who left never returnand minds&;open. a former international student from india to the us and an indian american immigrant, rajika bhandari is an international higher education expert, a widely published author, and a sought-after speaker on issues of international education, skilled immigrants, and educational and cultural diplomacy. an author of five academic books and one previous nonfiction book, dr. bhandari is quoted frequently in the global press, and her writing has appeared in theguardian, thechronicle of higher education, huffpost, university world news, times higher education, and thediplomatic courier, among others. she lives outside new york city.