The new year saw 54 undergraduate students selected for the Global Undergraduate Exchange (Global UGRAD) Program commence their semester exchange experiences in the United States. A month before they took off, in December, they assembled in Islamabad to attend a pre-departure orientation (PDO) organized by the Programs department. The PDO ...
EducationUSA celebrated International Education Week (IEW), November 13-17, with a series of events that highlighted the advantages of U.S. higher education. Geared towards students, parents, and school counselors, these activities focused on the unique international student experience in the United States. Celebrations commenced with the greatly anticipated High Achievers’ and ...
Around 150 Fulbright grantees from the 2023 cohort assembled in Austin, Texas, from November 11 to 13 for the annual Fulbright Pakistan Student Seminar. The series of activities were designed to assist Fulbrighters in settling in on their campuses and making the most of their exchange journeys. The weekend commenced ...
EducationUSA Pakistan Senior Adviser Shiza Toor won the Innovative Programming Award at the EducationUSA Global Townhall held in December. This recognition shines a spotlight on advisers who are passionate about advising and introduce innovative ideas to enhance their center’s services. Shiza’s notable accomplishments include leading a group of nine Pakistani ...
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 ...
