Greetings from EducationUSA,
SAVE THE DATES:
SEMINAR :STUDENT VISA – Thursday, June 13, 3:00pm-4:00pm. Please bring your acceptance letter or I-20 (Photocopy)
SEMINAR: GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES- Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3:00-4:00
(Registration required for following workshop)
3-Day WORKSHOP: SAT TIPS & STRATEGIES, Tuesday, June 17 – Thursday, June 19- 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
NOTE:
Seminars and individual appointments with the advisor may be
rescheduled in case of any political hartal or blockade. New date for
seminar’s will be notified through email.
Activity wise-The Right way to Apply. Students are required to attend seminar for Activity A and Activity B before making appointments with the education advisor.
EducationUSA EVENTS
All Events are held at The American Center unless otherwise noted. Registrations not required unless noted in program.
Address: Plot No – 1, Progati Sharani, J – Block, Baridhara, Dhaka
(Opposite from the U.S. Embassy, next to Notun Bazar by the Maa O Shishu Clinic)
Phone: (2) 885-5500, x2832 or 2836
EVERY MONDAY at 3:00 PM (next session will be on June 10,, 2013)
ACTIVITY A: Undergraduate Basic Group Advising (Bachelor’s degree)
Venue: American Center
EVERY TUESDAY at 3:00 PM (next session will be on June 11, 2013)
ACTIVITY A: Graduate Basic Group Advising (Master’s/PhD degrees)
Venue: American Center
2-DAY WORKSHOP: TOEFL TIPS & STRATEGIES
TUESDAY, June 4 - WEDNESDAY June 5
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (no entry after 1:30 PM)
American Center
NOTE: Registration is must and on first come first serve basis . Call 8855500 ext-2836, 2820 to register your name.
ACTIVITY B: GRADUATE UNIVERSITY SEARCH PROCESS
Must attend Activity A first!
SUNDAY , June 9
3:00-4:00
American Center
Note
: Since Activity B takes place only twice a month, we highly encourage
you to attend the session. Only after attending Activity B you will able
to meet with Adviser for individual meeting.
3-DAY WORKSHOP: GRE TIPS & STRATEGIES
MONDAY, June 10 – WEDNESDAY, June 12
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (no entry after 1:30 PM)
American Center
NOTE: Registration is must and on first come first serve basis . Call 8855500 ext-2836, 2820 to register your name.
SEMINAR: STUDENT VISA
THURSDAY, June 13
3:00-4:00
American Center
Note:
Consular officer from The U.S. Embassy Dhaka will conduct this seminar.
Please bring your acceptance letter or I-20 (Photocopy)
ACTIVITY B: UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY SEARCH PROCESS
Must attend Activity A first!
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
3:00-4:00
American Center
Note
: Since Activity B takes place only twice a month, we highly encourage
you to attend the session. Only after attending Activity B you will able
to meet with Adviser for individual meeting.
3-Day WORKSHOP: SAT TIPS & STRATEGIES
MONDAY, June 17 – WEDNESDAY, June 19
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (no entry after 1:30 PM)
American Center
NOTE: Registration is must and on first come first serve basis (for registration call 8855500, ext- 2836,2820.)
SEMINAR: GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
THURSDAY, June 20, 2013
3:00-4:00
American Center
ACTIVITY B: GRADUATE UNIVERSITY SEARCH PROCESS
Must attend Activity A first!
SUNDAY , June 23
3:00-4:00
American Center
Note
: Since Activity B takes place only twice a month, we highly encourage
you to attend the session. Only after attending Activity B you will able
to meet with Adviser for individual meeting.
SEMINAR: WRITING ADMISSION ESSAY’s
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2013
3:00-4:00
American Center
ACTIVITY B: UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY SEARCH PROCESS
Must attend Activity A first!
SUNDAY, June 30
3:00-4:00
American Center
Note
: Since Activity B takes place only twice a month, we highly encourage
you to attend the session. Only after attending Activity B you will able
to meet with Adviser for individual meeting.
EMK Center Event:
Address: Midas Center, 9th Floor,
No: 05, Road 16 (old- 27), Dhanmondi,
Dhaka – 1209
Phone : 9119752, 9119768, 9119776, 9119783
Activity A: Wednesday June 5 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Free)
Activity B: Thursday June 13 from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Membership at the EMK Center or American Center is requred)
Activity A: Wednesday June 19 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Free)
IELTS Tips & Strategies Workshop
June 5 & 6 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SAT Tips & Strategies Workshop
June 9, 10 & 11 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
GRE Tips & Strategies Workshop
June 18, 19 & 20 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
TOEFL Tips & Strategies Workshop
June 23 & 24 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Issue #332 June 3rd, 2013
COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT/SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC MERIT-BASED AND NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
College
of Saint Benedict, for women, and Saint John's University, for men, are
nationally recognized Catholic liberal arts colleges and ranked as two
of the top three Catholic colleges in the nation. CSB and SJU are two
colleges, each retaining its own campus, residence halls, athletic
programs and traditions. They share one academic program, and students
attend classes together on both campuses. This integrated learning
experience combines a challenging academic program with extensive
opportunities for international study, leadership, service learning,
spiritual growth and cultural and athletic involvement. Scholarships
for international students range from $7,500-$20,500 per year (4 year
renewable scholarships). Students apply for scholarships by applying for
admission. International student scholarships are awarded based on
academic achievement and financial need. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/10kV0HE
NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COLLEGE NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
North
Central Missouri College is seeking international students who would
like to study in the United States in a safe rural environment. A
community college with an enrollment of 1900 students, North Central
Missouri College offers associate's degrees in arts, university transfer
degrees, as well as associate's degrees in science. International
scholarships are available and contingent upon students residing in
North Central Missouri College residence halls. If a student moves off
campus, the student may forfeit their scholarship. Certain agreements
with international organizations may require international students who
are a part of their program to reside on campus. Students must maintain a
2.5 GPA in order to renew the international scholarship each term.
Scholarships are limited. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/10l0ty1
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY'S DIETHER H. HAENICKE SCHOLARSHIP
Founded
in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's
fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic
growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240
academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral
level. Western Michigan University is pleased to announce this
scholarship for international undergraduate students. Funds will be
awarded for up to four years (eight semesters) or the completion of the
first undergraduate degree, whichever occurs first. These scholarships
require full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours per semester). For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/14CkMas
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
The
vision of Northern Illinois University is to be the premier
student-centered, research-focused public university in the Midwest,
contributing to the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of the
people of the region, the state, the nation, and the world. With this
vision, the mission of the University is to promote excellence and
engagement in teaching and learning, research and scholarship,
creativity and artistry, and outreach and service. Northern
Illinois University is committed to enrolling talented and diverse
students. To further that commitment, NIU is excited to announce the
award of a limited number of International Scholarships to first-time
enrolled NIU international students. These scholarships will be awarded
to academically qualified students who exhibit strong academic
performance and potential. The scholarship is valued at approximately
$8,480 per academic year. The scholarship is renewable for up to a total
of four years provided the recipients remain enrolled full-time and
maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average at NIU. The total
value of the scholarship is $34,800 over four years at current tuition
rates. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1acAslu
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Augustana
College is a private, selective liberal arts college located on a
115-acre campus near the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois.
Augustana's focus on creating a well-rounded experience for students has
generated an environment of learning that goes beyond the classroom.
From the moment students set foot on campus, the college provides them
with the tools that will help them be successful here and in the future. Augustana
College offers the International Merit Scholarships to qualified
undergraduate international students. Awards are based upon the overall
academic strength of each applicant, and are renewable each year.
Financial assistance is awarded only after a student has been officially
accepted into Augustana, having provided the college all official
documentation as requested (such as official transcripts in English,
official TOEFL score, and Certification of Finance Form). For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/TFL3lR
CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS UNIVERSITY STILL ACCEPTING STUDENTS FOR FOCUSENGLISH PROGRAM
Over
the years, CIBU has warmly welcomed students from more than 80
countries. They choose CIBU because of its personalized instruction and
it entrepreneurial character. Students with different levels of English
language proficiency use FocusEnglish in preparation for beginning a
CIBU degree program. FocusEnglish uses a variety of classroom and
experiential methods to create a learning environment that works best
for the adult learner. This blend of theory and practice is uniquely
designed to build student confidence using a variety of methods that
includes team projects, exams, written papers, and oral presentations. CIBU
integrates a variety of proven methods that allow students to develop a
solid foundation of knowledge, natural conversational ability, and
skill to apply American English in a business setting, higher education,
and the real world. FocusEnglish provides a great beginning to a
successful track of higher education. Build the foundation you need to
succeed in higher education and in your career. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/130RCS6
DREXEL UNIVERSITY OFFERS NEW GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM
A
new graduate program in Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College
of Media Arts & Design will prepare students for leadership roles
in museums across the country and around the world. The Master of
Science degree is designed to meet the needs of both mid-level museum
professionals who want to advance their careers and students who are
aspiring leaders in the field. Students will be exposed to
issues at various types of museums, including science, history and
cultural museums, as well as historical houses and sites and living
collections such as zoos, arboreta and aquariums. The interdisciplinary
curriculum was created in collaboration with faculty from the iSchool at
Drexel, the University’s School of Education and Drexel’s College of
Arts and Sciences, as well as colleagues from the Academy of Natural
Sciences of Drexel University. Drexel is currently accepting applications for the program’s inaugural class entering in the fall of 2013. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/14fE5DQ
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND ANNOUNCES NEW M.A. IN EMERGING MEDIA
The
33-credit M.A. program, offered primarily online and set to begin in
fall 2013, is tailored to students from a broad range of educational and
professional backgrounds and varying levels of experience. The program
can be taken part-time or full-time, with full-time students able to
complete the program in as little as 12 months. The graduate program is
designed to meet the tremendous market demand for communication
professionals who understand what new media can bring to their
organizations. The program was designed by the communication
department at Loyola and communication department faculty will teach all
of the new, highly-specialized courses, which include, for example,
Media Innovation, Emerging Media in Strategic Communication, and Law and
Regulation for Emerging Media. The curriculum covers intermediate and
advanced topics in content creation, web and mobile app production,
ethics, entrepreneurship, and social media, among others. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/14fF47h
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