Students in Kolkata interact with representatives from 27 U.S. universities
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): Representatives from 27 accredited American universities interacted with hundreds of local students and their parents at the USIEF-EducationUSA University Fair 2018, hosted by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) at The Park Hotel in Kolkata.
The participating universities offered a range of academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctorate levels.
The fair provided students the opportunity to learn the most current and authentic information about U.S. institutions of higher learning, standardized tests, and financial aid all under one roof.
Informative panel discussions on the admissions cycle were given by EducationUSA advisers while a session on the student visa process was conducted by a consular officer from the U.S. Consulate General.
Inaugurating the fair, Patti Hoffman, U.S. Consul General in Kolkata said, “Education is one of the pillars of U.S.-India people-to-people relations. We already have a very strong history of cooperation in higher education.” and stressed that “studying abroad is a life transforming experience and the choice of where to study should be carefully researched by each student!”
The USIEF-EducationUSA University Fair is an annual education outreach event which brings accredited American universities to India for face-to-face interactions with Indian students, parents and high school/college/university faculty.
This is the sixth time that the EducationUSA Fair was held in Kolkata.
The fair travelled to Kolkata after opening in New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad.
Fairs are also scheduled to be held in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Hubli and Chennai.
Regional Officer of USIEF Kolkata Shevanti Narayan remarked, “EducationUSA at USIEF is excited to bring this annual U.S. university fair to students of Kolkata. This is a unique platform for students and parents to interact with representatives of 27 universities about their programs and funding opportunities. We are looking forward to an enthusiastic response from students/the student community.”
EducationUSA is the educational advising branch of the United States Government and is the sole source for free and accurate information about U.S. institutions of higher learning. EducationUSA services are available in the USIEF office located in the American Center in Kolkata.
United States –India Educational Foundation (USIEF) was established in 1950 under a bilateral agreement on
educational exchange between India and the United States. In addition to hosting the EducationUSA program, USIEF promotes mutual understanding between Indians and Americans through the educational exchange of outstanding scholars, professionals, and students under the umbrella of Fulbright, Fulbright-Nehru and other prestigious grants & scholarships.
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