Representatives of 19 US universities visit Pakistan to promote study options

Islamabad
The representatives of 19 US universities visited Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad to participate in college fairs and school visits to promote US study options for Pakistani students.
The tour was designed as a cultural experience and recruitment opportunity for accredited US colleges and universities. This was the seventh Education USA-led South Asia Tour visit to Pakistan in five years, and was organised by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).
The South Asia Tour provides an opportunity for Pakistan’s brightest high school students to obtain current and accurate information about academics and admissions at accredited US colleges and universities. This year recruiting delegation included representatives from Iowa State University of Science & Technology, Murray State University, Valparaiso University, University of Northern Iowa, New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering, Colorado State University, University of Bridgeport, Old Dominion University, Saint Peter’s University, Emporia State University, University of Kentucky, Arizona State University, St. Ambrose University, Savannah College of Art & Design, Hiram College, Western Kentucky University, Wichita State University, and Northeastern Illinois University and Kalamazoo College. In addition to meeting prospective students, university representatives interacted with many institutional counterparts in each city, including principals, counsellors, faculty, and other administrative staff.
Talking about the tour, USEFP Executive Director Rita Akhtar appreciated the talent and aptitude of Pakistani students and said, “Today’s youth realize that earning a degree from a reputable college or university is the first rung on the ladder to success, and Usefp aims to connect students in Pakistan with US universities. The South Asia Tour is a great networking platform to develop those ties. This tour furthers our mission of promoting mutual understanding between the people of Pakistan and the United States through educational and cultural exchange.”
Education USA Advising Manager Umair Khan echoed Ms. Akhtar’s views, adding “Studying in the United States and abroad doesn’t just give you tangible degrees and certificates. Your experience says something about who you are. Living and studying in another country is challenging, and requires courage and a positive attitude. Sometimes, these characteristics are more influential than your degree.”