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Thousands flock to EducationUSA Fair for US study opportunities
Thousands flock to EducationUSA Fair for US study opportunities
Jeffrey Hernaez,
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 09, 2024 07:13 PM PHT
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Updated Oct 09, 2024 09:35 PM PHT

Students flock to the 8th EducationUSA University Fair in Makati City on October 9, 2024, featuring forty-three US colleges and universities which marks the largest number of schools for students to explore. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

MANILA -- The EducationUSA University Fair in Makati City on Wednesday attracted around 3000 students who are eager for an opportunity to study in the United States.
MANILA -- The EducationUSA University Fair in Makati City on Wednesday attracted around 3000 students who are eager for an opportunity to study in the United States.
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson officially opened the event, which featured over 40 US colleges and universities.
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson officially opened the event, which featured over 40 US colleges and universities.
Participating institutions included San Jose State University, North Dakota State University, University of Colorado, York College, and the University of Kentucky.
Participating institutions included San Jose State University, North Dakota State University, University of Colorado, York College, and the University of Kentucky.
The fair was open to all interested students and their parents, free of charge.
The fair was open to all interested students and their parents, free of charge.
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Representatives from the participating schools were also present to answer students' questions, including inquiries about the scholarship programs they offer.
Representatives from the participating schools were also present to answer students' questions, including inquiries about the scholarship programs they offer.
According to Ambassador Carlson, this is a great opportunity for Filipino youth who wish to study in the US and learn about the wide variety of opportunities across all fifty states.
According to Ambassador Carlson, this is a great opportunity for Filipino youth who wish to study in the US and learn about the wide variety of opportunities across all fifty states.
“The record number of institutions visiting here today is just one example of how we are raising the bar of the already strong educational collaboration between the United States and the Philippines. In the last five years, we have worked together to help establish more than 100 educational partnerships,” said Carlson.
“The record number of institutions visiting here today is just one example of how we are raising the bar of the already strong educational collaboration between the United States and the Philippines. In the last five years, we have worked together to help establish more than 100 educational partnerships,” said Carlson.
“Whether you are pursuing undergraduate or graduate opportunities, there has never been a better time to study in the United States, and the best is yet to come,” the ambassador added.
“Whether you are pursuing undergraduate or graduate opportunities, there has never been a better time to study in the United States, and the best is yet to come,” the ambassador added.
Commission on Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Shirley Agrupis also encouraged the youth to grab this opportunity being offered by the U.S.
Commission on Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Shirley Agrupis also encouraged the youth to grab this opportunity being offered by the U.S.
"It is very important because without a dream, you cannot start anywhere. Every big dream begins with baby steps, and this is one of those baby steps. So go for it, Filipino youth, seize the opportunity and study in the United States," Agrupis said.
"It is very important because without a dream, you cannot start anywhere. Every big dream begins with baby steps, and this is one of those baby steps. So go for it, Filipino youth, seize the opportunity and study in the United States," Agrupis said.
EducationUSA is part of the US Department of State’s network, present in over 175 countries.
EducationUSA is part of the US Department of State’s network, present in over 175 countries.
The program aims to promote higher education opportunities in the US for both undergraduate and graduate students.
The program aims to promote higher education opportunities in the US for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Those who were unable to register or attend the fair can still explore study abroad opportunities on their website at educationusa.ph.
Those who were unable to register or attend the fair can still explore study abroad opportunities on their website at educationusa.ph.
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