US Mission in SA to open new educational advising centres
The US Mission in South Africa, together with the Council of International Education Exchange (CIEE) and Awesome Travel, will over the next year open 10 centres throughout South Africa where students can receive free, accurate, and comprehensive information about steps to study at accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States.
The advising centres will explain the college application process and help students access American higher education.
The US ambassador in South Africa, Lana Marks, said over 2 000 South African students are currently pursuing higher education in the United States.
“The US Mission in South Africa is committed to expanding resources for interested students and scholars in the United States which will lead to jobs and partnerships right here in South Africa.”
The US Mission in South Africa will offer a full week of educational resources in recognition of International Education Week, featuring virtual engagements with admissions teams at prominent US colleges and universities, discussions about cutting-edge research and trends in international education, and information sessions hosted by US vice-consuls on student visas.
The virtual sessions, which can be found on the US Mission’s Facebook page, include:
- US College Fair for Undergraduate Study on Wednesday November 18, at 11am.
- US College Fair for Graduate Study on Thursday November 19, at 11am.
- Student Visa session led by US vice-consul on Friday November 20, at noon.
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The sessions will remain on the US Consulate Cape Town's Facebook page allowing people to view it at any time.