The American Education Expo
In a bid to diversify their campuses, a number of universities from the United States will be in the country this week in order to attract new students from the region
Dubai: The International Student Network (ISN) is bringing more than 20 American universities to the UAE this week. Students looking to explore their higher education options in the United States can attend the American Education Expo being held in Abu Dhabi tomorrow and in Dubai on February 24.
The institutions taking part are hoping to diversify their campuses and towards this end are offering a number of merit-based scholarships, totalling $1 million (Dh3.67 million). The expo is being supported by the US Embassy and the US Department of Commerce.
"Last year, we had over 1,000 students attend and this year's event will be even bigger," said Melissa Serrano, ISN programme coordinator.
"Parents are encouraged to come with the student for support and to help guide them through this important step in their life."
Students can bring copies of their transcripts and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores to determine scholarship eligibility.
Entry to the event is free. To pre-register, please visit www.studentlane.com
— The writer is director of Counselling Point. She has over 22 years' experience in the fields of education and child welfare. Email counsell@eim.ae or visit www.counsellingpoint.com for more information
Schedule
When: February 22 (Abu Dhabi); February 24 (Dubai) Where: Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi; Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, DubaiTiming: 6-9pm
Who will be there?
- College of Southern Nevada
- College of the Canyons
- Concordia University-Wisconsin
- Drury University
- East Texas Baptist University
- Eastern Illinois University
- Eastern Washington University English Language Institute
- Ferris State University
- Gonzaga University
- Grand Valley State University
- Iowa State University of Science and Technology
- Lake Land Collegen Middle Tennessee State University
- Ohio Northern University
- Portland State University
- University of Kansas
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- University of Rhode Island
- University of Utah
