November 5, 2007

Press Release
Kuwait City, Kuwait

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

American Educational Fair in Kuwait


Kuwaiti students and their parents had the unique opportunity to talk about educational opportunities in the United States with recruiters from 30 American colleges and universities on November 5 at the Marina Hotel in Salmiya.  The educational fair was organized by the U.S. Educational Fair Group in conjunction with AMIDEAST and the American Embassy.  Recruiters were on hand to promote study at their respective institutions and to provide information about degree programs, admission standards and financial aid opportunities.  American Embassy staff attended the fair to answer students’ and parents’ questions about studying in the U.S. and to provide visa information.


Chargé d’Affaires Alan Misenheimer at the American Embassy thanked the many American recruiters who traveled to be in Kuwait for the event.  “The presence of these recruiters speaks to the great interest that American colleges and universities have in attracting Arab and Muslim students to their campuses,” he said.  “Kuwaiti students and their parents should know that they will be welcomed in the United States,” he added.



The American institutions represented at the fair were: American Consortium of
Universities, American University in Cairo, California State University, Chico California State University, East Bay Dubai Aerospace University Embry, Riddle Aeronautical University, Emporia State University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hawai’i Preparatory Academy (High School), La Roche College, Marquette University, Michigan State University, Monterey Institute of International Studies (Graduate School), New Mexico State University, Oberlin College, Ohio State University, Pace University, Purdue University, Roger Williams University, Savannah College of Art and Design, University at Buffalo, University of Central Missouri, University of Evansville, University of Iowa, University of Miami, University of the Pacific, University of Toledo, Virginia Commonwealth University, Walsh College of Accountancy & Business Administration, West Virginia University.


These institutions highlight the diversity of educational options available in the United States as they offer hundreds of various degree program options.  They share a goal of recruiting Kuwaiti students to study on their campuses.

Additional information about studying in the United States can be found at the U.S. Department of State website www.educationusa.state.gov.