Start. Stop. Switch. These were the words resonating across the hall during the speed networking portion of Fulbright Connect 2017 – an annual networking meet connecting Fulbright alumni with industry professionals across Pakistan. The low-level buzz from alumni giving their elevator pitches, coupled with the moderator’s timely interventions with call ...
“I had heard from people that studying in the U.S. is like a dream come true, but [I] had very little idea on how to get there or what type of tests U.S. universities require. So, this session really worked wonders for me.” This is what engineering student Ameena Khalid ...
March 6, 2017 The wait is over – here’s your chance to compete for one of the most prestigious scholarship programs in the world: the Fulbright!Fulbright is the flagship scholarship program of the U.S. Department of State. The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) officially announced the opening of ...
COMPETITIVE COLLEGE CLUB A college application to a U.S. college or university requires serious commitment and can be daunting at times. In order to help students overcome the challenges of the application process, EducationUSA (EdUSA) at USEFP launched the Competitive College Club (CCC) in March 2015. The 18-month program brings ...
In developing societies like Pakistan, where innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit is slowly finding roots thanks to incubators like Plan 9, i2i, WeCreate, and spaces at top universities like LUMS and NUST, people are embracing a variety of problem solving techniques to help address local community problems. According to Fulbright ...
February 5 – 11, 2017, Islamabad “I have participated in many EducationUSA events and done quite a few tours, and nothing compares to (EducationUSA Pakistan at) USEFP. School visits were superb, schedule was full and exact, and fairs were well advertised.” Nancy Elizabeth Currey – Northern Arizona University The first ...
Counseling 101 December 2016 – EducationUSA Advising at USEFP organized training workshops (Counseling 101) in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore for individuals working in their respective school communities as guidance counselors and advisers. These educators were given information and training tools on various aspects of the U.S. enrollment and admissions processes ...
“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” -Maya Angelou As you read this, over 33,000 people are still “talking” about #FulbrightHeroes on Facebook! Undoubtedly the documentary series has found an eager audience on social media and beyond. Launched on ...
