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GEOGRAPHY COMPASS
卷 18, 期 1, 页码 -出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/gec3.12730
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commercial broker; digitalization; higher education; migration infrastructure; migration policies; pandemic (im)mobilities; student mobility; technologies
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This review critically examines the evolving role of commercial brokers in international student mobilities, specifically focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commercial brokers are seen as key intermediaries bridging the gap between state mechanisms and migrating students, while also making significant contributions to economic development through education migration. The review delves into the complex relationships between brokers and students, considering not only economic aspects but also the social, cultural, and interpersonal factors shaping these interactions. Furthermore, it highlights the influence of digital transformation on commercial brokers and emphasizes the need for a reassessment of their roles in an increasingly globalized educational landscape.
Originating in the early 20th century, international education migration has undergone significant growth to become a sprawling industry responsible for managing substantial student mobility. This process encompasses more than just the students themselves, incorporating a diverse array of actors, regulations, and technologies. Within this multifaceted system, commercial brokers play a vital role by actively facilitating the intricate and interconnected interactions involved in international education migration. This review takes a critical look at the evolving role of commercial brokers in international student mobilities, with a particular focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Brokers are presented as key intermediaries, bridging the gap between state mechanisms and migrating students, and contributing significantly to economic development through education migration. The review explores the layered relationships between brokers and students, taking into account not only economic aspects but also the social, cultural, and interpersonal factors that shape these interactions. Additionally, it considers the impact of digital transformation on commercial brokers, revealing how digital platforms have necessitated a reevaluation of their roles in an increasingly globalized educational landscape. In underscoring the growing importance of commercial brokers in the post-pandemic education-migration landscape, the review concludes that brokerage is best conceived as a complex, technologically-mediated social practice that bridges state policies, migrants' aspirations, and the overarching digital landscape.
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