2007 Chennai Press Releases

USEFI Presentation On Higher Education In The United States

CHENNAI, March 01:  United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI) will organize a presentation on “Higher education in the United States” on Tuesday, March 06,  2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Hall No. 01, Stella Maris College, 17, Cathedral road, Chennai 86.  The resource person will be Mr. Derrick Alex, Associate Director, International Education, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences, Colorado, U.S.A.  The program will highlight the application process to universities in the United States and opportunities at University of Colorado at Denver.  Anyone interested in pursuing higher education in the United States may attend the program.

USEFI was established in 1950 through an exchange agreement between India and the United States to administer Fulbright fellowships fostering exchange between Indian and American scholars.  In addition, USEFI is a source of information on higher education in the United States.

USEFI provides educational advising services through an information desk, a reference library, group and individual advising sessions, administration of standardized tests and organization of or participation in US university fairs.  Separate group advising sessions provide information on US universities and their application procedures, student visas, pre-departure planning and specific fields of study.  USEFI student advising centers are unique because they are the only self-help centers which offer affordable authentic information and advice. For more information about USEFI, visit the website http:// www.fulbright-india.org

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