December 11, 2024 14:42 (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
No alliance with Congress in Delhi polls: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal | Bengaluru techie's suicide: Atul Subhash's wife and her family booked | Bengaluru techie's suicide: Atul Subhash's wife and her family booked | INDIA bloc to knock on Supreme Court's doors over alleged EVM manipulation during Maharashtra polls | 'Babri Masjid should be rebuilt in Bengal's Murshidabad': TMC MLA Humayun Kabir sparks row | Rajnath Singh calls on Russian Prez Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discusses bilateral defence cooperation | Police to investigate conspiracy angle in Mumbai bus accident that killed 7 | Mamata Banerjee should lead INDIA bloc: Lalu Prasad Yadav | Opposition moves no-confidence motion against VP Jagdeep Dhankar in RS | Mumbai bus accident: Toll rises to seven, 42 injured
US Education
Photo Caption: US Consulate conducts ‘Study in the U.S.’ fair in Kolkata. Photo Courtesy: US Consulate Kolkata PR Team

Kolkata: American Consulate organises ‘Study in the U.S.’ fair, 26 colleges, universities participate

| @indiablooms | Aug 21, 2024, at 11:32 pm

Representatives of nearly 26 US colleges and universities shared information about studying in the United States at a free higher education fair at The Oberoi Grand in Kolkata on Monday.

EducationUSA, the U.S. government’s official source of information on higher education in the country, and United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), under the auspices of the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, provided an opportunity for families, as well as students seeking admission in undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctorate programs to meet with representatives of accredited universities and colleges from across the United States and discuss academics, student life, and financial assistance options. 

With more than 4,400 universities and colleges in the United States, the event offered students and their parents the opportunity to ask questions and get a better idea of the range of available options. 

This fair, held at no cost to students and their families, helped the participants make informed choices about U.S. higher education, learn about the student visa application process in the country, and gain a deeper understanding about studying and living in the North American nation.

“The EducationUSA fairs are a great way to explore the amazing educational opportunities that the United States has to offer,” U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti said.

He said: “Whether you’re interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, or business, there is a program to help you achieve your dreams. These fairs offer the chance to meet representatives from a huge range of U.S. colleges and universities and attend information sessions about the college application and visa process. You will get first-hand information on admissions, scholarships, campus life and so much more about studying on a U.S. campus. Our goal is to ensure that students and their families have all the information and support needed to make your dream of studying in the United States a reality.”

Acting Consul General and Director of the American Center Elizabeth Lee said she was thrilled to see the participation of students in the event.

“This event embodies the shared commitment between the United States and India to expanding higher educational opportunities and fostering cross-cultural exchanges. By bringing together representatives from prestigious U.S. institutions, we are helping students, and their families access authentic information on the diverse academic programs, vibrant and safe campus life, and potential financial support available in the United States. We believe that these interactions will pave the way for many students from Kolkata and beyond to pursue their educational aspirations in the United States, strengthening the ties between our two nations," she said.

The ‘Study in the U.S.’ Fair started in Hyderabad on August 16, 2024, and will conclude in New Delhi on August 25, 2024.  More than 7,500 people are expected to attend these fairs country-wide.

Support Our Journalism

We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism

IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.

Support objective journalism for a small contribution.