Events & Outreach

Workshop Underscores Community Benefits of Improvisation

On October 25, Fulbright Specialist Alumnus Dr. Jim Robinson, Fulbright alumna and mental health counselor Fizza Suhail, and Casim Ovais, a pioneer of improvisational comedy in Pakistan, led a workshop at USEFP’s Lahore office. The interactive presentation and discussion aimed to highlight the psychological benefits of the improvisational mindset in ...
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EdUSA’s South Asia Tour Strengthens Connections between U.S. Universities, Pakistani Students, and Counselors

For the second time this year, EducationUSA’s South Asia Tour brought U.S. university representatives to Pakistan, with five of the 14 universities touring Pakistan for the first time. From September 17 to 27, the representatives were able to build lasting connections with students, parents, counselors, and key administrators in Pakistani ...
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U.S. Embassy, EdUSA Send Pakistani Counselors on an American Adventure

From July 9 to 21, nine high school counselors took part in a two-week professional development journey organized by EducationUSA and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan. The group attended the annual International Association for College Admission Counseling (International ACAC) conference in Miami and then took part in campus tours organized ...
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High Schoolers Spend ‘Life Changing’ Summer in the United States

This summer, EducationUSA received a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan to send four talented high school students to the EducationUSA Academy, a pre-college academic enrichment program. The academy offers international students the chance to partake in college-level writing workshops, campus visits, preparatory undergraduate classes, and cultural activities. Students ...
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U.S. Universities Enjoy Pakistani Culture and Cuisine

A successful visit to Pakistan should always include three things: good food, cultural exploration, and some time to take it all in! When planning the South Asia Tour this fall, Team EdUSA certainly did not miss this memo. The group of 14 U.S. university representatives thoroughly enjoyed many touristy activities ...
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