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Opportunities in North American
Higher Education Seminar Held in Dubai......
Secondary school counselors from throughout the UAE
recently attended a seminar addressing higher education
opportunities in the USA and Canada. The program was
held at the Sofitel conference facilities at Deira City
Centre on 22 November 2005. and included detailed
presentations by the U.S. Consulate Dubai and the
Canadian Embassy Education Office. The event was
sponsored and hosted by the American College of Dubai.
Key areas addressed during the presentations included
tips on choosing the right university, admissions
criteria, procedures for obtaining a student visa as
well as direct costs and other financial considerations.
Both the US and Canadian presentations highlighted the
unique selling attractions offered in their respective
countries.
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WORLD EDUCATION CARRER CAMPUS…. is
promoting ACADEMIC DESTINATIONS OF THE WORLD & WORLD STUDENT EXCHANGE
PROGRAMS (Closer to Campuses)
……….is Connecting Internationally and the Best Comprehensive Choice!
….. Focus on Expanding Opportunities & Creating Connections... |
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Peter Neisular from the American Consulate emphasized the USA’s
continued commitment to attracting internationals students. Although
overall numbers have dropped by 1 or 2 %, the total number of foreign
students in the US remains at above the 600,000 student level and the US
Government continues to view strong international student enrollment as
an important policy goal. . Mr. Neisular stressed the wide variety of
choices available in the USA as well as the possibilities for
scholarship opportunities for gifted students.
The Canadian presentation focused on the uniformly strong standard of
education offered at Canada’s universities as well as the importance of
government commitment to nurturing a world class university system.
Canada’s unique program of student employment - - both during a
student’s course of study and in the two years immediately following
degree completion drew significant interest from the seminar audience.
The affordability of Canadian higher education was also emphasized.
The program’s host, the American College of Dubai, offers transfer
programs for students interested in beginning their coursework in the
UAE and transferring to the USA Canada, and elsewhere for degree
completion. Since its inception in 1990, ACD has successfully
transferred some 1600 students to internationally recognized
universities.
“CONSUMERS WERE BORN TO FORGET, WE WILL MAKE THEM
REMEMBER”. |
