RIYADH: Saudi Radio hosted yesterday members of the US Embassy’s Education Advising Office to speak on topics and programs to be discussed during International Education Week 2008, which begins tomorrow.
Karen Bauer, education adviser, and Hannah Draper, vice consul for education, were invited on the show to discuss the resources and services they provide. They also provided listeners with details of scheduled events for the week.
The week, a joint initiative of the US departments of State and Education, is part of the US efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study in the US.
This initiative encourages the participation of individuals and institutions interested in international exchange activities, including schools and colleges, embassies, nongovernmental organizations, businesses and community groups.
An information session is to be held at the US Embassy as part of the week to provide prospective students wishing to enroll and pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in the US with information on how to apply.
The session for undergraduates will give information on the structure of US higher education and how to select a college or university. It will also direct students on how to navigate a college website, giving them information on standardized tests and student visa procedures. The graduate session will provide information specific to postgraduate students.
