Karachi - Education USA at the United States
Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) hosted a pre-departure orientation
in Karachi for 40 students who will begin their graduate and undergraduate
programs in the United States this fall. Similar orientation sessions
will be held in Islamabad and Lahore for a total of 180 students on self-funded
and scholarship programs throughout the United States. According to the latest
statistics, there were nearly 11,000 Pakistani students studying in the United
States during 2013-14, representing a 3.4% increase from 2012-13.
Since its inception, USEFP
has helped over 5000 Pakistani students achieve their dreams of U.S. higher
education through its scholarship programs and free advising services. In his
remarks to congratulate the students in Karachi, Education USA Advising Manager
Umair Khan spoke of U.S. university classrooms as a reflection of the country’s
diversity: “U.S. colleges and universities welcome Pakistani students as they
add to the already rich diversity in the classroom. USEFP is pleased to
be able to help talented Pakistani students like you achieve admission to U.S
colleges and universities.”
Jeff Gaskill, Consular
Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, told the assembled students
that “studying in the United States will be a life-changing experience. We hope
you will learn as much from your American counterparts as they will learn from
you. Study abroad programs connect Pakistani people with American people to
promote dialogue and find common ground.
The orientation sessions
include practical student information for an international program of study in
the United States to maximize the takeaways from such potentially life-changing
experiences. The sessions are designed to help ensure that Pakistani
students fully benefit from their travel and study abroad experience.
Topics covered include travel documentation, campus life, academics, U.S.
society and culture.
In a follow-up panel discussion and question-and-answer
session the audience asked about topics ranging from food options to security
concerns in the United States. Students mingled with USEFP advisers, U.S.
Consulate Karachi officials and alumni over tea and refreshments. PR
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