Posts Tagged ‘Foreign Exchange Visitors’
Nigerian Student Athlete Finds Success in US
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011Exchange programs that give American high school students the opportunity to study for a year in another country are quite common. But it is rare to find American high schools that have the resources to bring international students to the U.S. on full, multi-year scholarships based on need.
Episcopal High School outside Washington D.C. is an exception. During the past several years, the private boarding school has brought a number of students from African countries to study there with great success. The African students have succeeded in the classroom and on the playing field.
High school basketball is often full of thrills. This evening, Episcopal High School is hosting Saint Albans. Both are private schools in the Washington D.C. area. But not all of the players in this game are American. Two are from Africa.
Jim Fitzpatrick has been the basketball coach and associate director of admissions at Episcopal High School for the past six years.
“My goal at the time six years ago was to open doors a little bit. Not only for the school, but for student athletes,” explained Fitzpatrick. “And I was very fortunate that I was presented with the opportunity to find some young men from Africa.”
Sadiq Abubakar, a senior, is one of them. Raised in a small village in Northern Nigeria, Sadiq has known few luxuries in life. Although he is a good basketball player and a hard working student, getting a high quality education was just a dream. Then, he met a recruiter who told him about Episcopal. And the process began to bring him to the U.S. to attend school.
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What is it to be an international student in the U.S.?
Saturday, July 31st, 2010If you are coming to the U.S. on a student visa it can be a bit of a challenge and a somewhat tedious process. VOA’s Lisa Vohra talks to a couple of students from Africa who have been through it and has this report.
Watch the stories of two young African students who are busy taking classes and living their lives in the U.S.
If you want to study in the USA, this is the first thing to : meet with an advisor from EducationUSA. It’s your official source on U.S. Higher Education. You will find centers in your own countries here.
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To Help you Live Your Dreams we added a New Member
Monday, July 12th, 2010Hello Fans,
I hope you had a great weekend.
I wanted to take some time to thank you for your positive interest, constructive comments and continuing support.
Because we want you feel more comfortable, have a superior experience and more importantly achieve your goals in the United States, I added a new member to our International Team.
It’s now my pleasure to introduce to you our new member, Bethiël.
Bethiël Tekle Mariam is an Eritrean lady, born and raised in the Netherlands. She moved to the sunny California 6 months ago to pursue her American Dream. Currently, she is enrolled in an International Management & Operations Certificate program at the University of California, Irvine, and she plans on starting off her professional career this fall within the field of International Marketing & Communication. This 26 year-old has a passion for travelling, and she is fortunate to have seen all the major cities in Europe and the USA. While studying abroad in St. Louis, Missouri and Valencia, Spain she understood how much cultural differences can make someone not feel at home. In St. Louis, Missouri, she was involved in the International Business Club and the International Student Organization. During her recent experience in the United States, she learned how to overcome and adjust herself to any obstacles she ran into.
Bethiel joined U in the USA to share her experience, help you feel more at home within the American culture and more importantly help you live your dreams. In the days to come, she will personally connect with each of you to discuss your interests, questions and ways to reach your own goals.
I will appreciate your help in making Bethiël feel welcome in our community.
Thank you.
Jean-Marc Dedeyne
U in the USA
“International Students & Visitors. Life Simplified!”
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U in the USA is Hiring
Monday, July 5th, 2010U in the USA seeks enthusiastic, organized and global minded interns. You will promote the company, distribute targeted content, recruit students, engage fans, update platforms (website, blogs, social network profiles etc.), establish and manage partnerships (schools, education agents, sponsors) and help International Students & Foreign Exchange Students adapt to life in the USA. You will work approximately 10-40 flexible hours a week remote (from home) or from our corporate “home-quarters” in Los Angeles, CA. More details here
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