The Department’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative, managed by the OES Office of Science and Technology Cooperation, is excited to partner with Microsoft to offer posts a unique opportunity to engage young local science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs through the Microsoft-GIST Imagine Cup Competition. Under this joint initiative, students globally can …
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States is proud to reaffirm its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls around the world to live free from …
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 26 November, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Education, Events, Featured Event, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, Press Releases
The International Education Week (IEW) 2019 was an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchanges worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad …
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases
Now that you have your student visa, you need to start planning for your arrival in the United States. Booking your travel from your home town to your university is just one part of that process. Here are a few things to consider: Attend a Pre-Departure Orientation. EducationUSA advising centers organize live or virtual pre-departure …
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 22 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases
International Education Week – Step 4: Apply for Your Student Visa Congratulations! Now that you have been admitted to a U.S. university you will need to apply for a student visa. You can watch this video to learn more about applying for your student visa: Once you are ready to apply for your visa, visit: ustraveldocs.com/fj/ …
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
By the time you have researched your options and thought of ways to finance your study, you should have a short list of institutions in which you’d like to apply. A good goal is to have 3-6 institutions on your short list, including a range of selectivity. Applying for U.S. study is a task that …
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases
If you want to study in the U.S., it is important to think about how you will finance your studies. This often goes hand-in-hand with Step 1: Research Your Options. At the same time you are researching universities for best overall fit, you should also be considering potential funding and scholarship opportunities. University is a …
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
The United States is home to more than 4,000 universities. With so many options to choose from, deciding where to start can be overwhelming. The first step is to research your opportunities and learn more about the U.S. higher education system. It is important to find a school that fits your needs, priorities, and long-term …
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Fiji | Tags: Community College, Graduate school, IEW, IEW2019, International Education Week, Research your Options, Undergraduate degree, universities
