US university representatives on the lookout for talented Pakistani students

Islamabad

Representatives from 23 US universities participated in college fairs and school visits in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad as part of the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and EducationUSA’s eighth South Asia Tour to promote US study among Pakistani students.  

The tour provided some of Pakistan’s brightest high school and university students an opportunity to obtain relevant and accurate information about higher education in the United States.

“The South Asia Tour supports USEFP’s aim to strengthen the relationship between U.S. universities and Pakistani students,” said USEFP Executive Director Ms. Rita Akhtar.  “It’s always heartening to see today’s youth realise that earning a degree from a US university is the first step toward professional and personal success.”

The South Asia Tour has more than doubled in size since USEFP first hosted the event in spring 2011 with 11 participating US universities.  It is one of many services EducationUSA at USEFP offers to assist students interested in applying to or learning about US colleges and universities. 

“Studying in the United States is an experience that speaks to who you are as an individual,” said EducationUSA Advising Manager Umair Khan.  “Living in another country is challenging and requires courage and a positive attitude. It isn’t just about the tangible US degree or certificate.  Sometimes developing these personal traits can be more influential than your degree.”

The tour included representatives from Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Emporia State University, Foothill and De Anza Colleges, Hiram College, Iowa State University, Luther College, Minerva School at KGI, Minot State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Old Dominion University, Savannah College of Art and Design, St. John’s University, St. Peter’s University, State University of New York (Plattsburgh), University of Bridgeport, University of Buffalo (the State University of New York), University of Arizona, University of Kentucky, University of Northern Iowa, Valparaiso University, Western Kentucky University, and Wichita State University.  In addition to meeting prospective students, the representatives met with school principals, counselors, faculty, and other staff.