US Embassy Hosts Fair to Boost India-US Education Ties

On Wednesday, the US Embassy hosted an education fair at the American Center in New Delhi to encourage Indian students to seek higher education in the United States.

Adele Gillan, the Public Diplomacy Officer at the US Embassy, highlighted the robust academic connections between the two nations and mentioned that in 2024, over 330,000 Indian students are studying in the US, which helps in developing global competencies.

World is highly globalized

During the event, Gillan mentioned, 'We organized this fair because the US is open to Indian students.

We take pride in the fact that over 330,000 Indian students are studying in the United States this year... Studying in the US allows you to develop global skills.

In today's highly globalized world, professional success requires the ability to communicate with people from various cultures.'

Additionally, Louise Cárdenas, EducationUSA's Regional Manager for South Asia, highlighted that universities in the United States offer programs across a wide range of fields, including information technology, the arts, humanities, and sciences.

Offering a range of programs catering to various passions and interests, including technology, arts, humanities, and sciences

Education USA serves as the official resource for information on undergraduate and graduate study options in the United States.

The universities in the US provide programs catering to all interests, from information technology to the arts, humanities, and sciences.

During the fair, Adele Gillan mentioned to the media that a counselling team was available to explain the visa process to students.

She stated, 'We aim to have more Indian students study in the US, which is why we are engaging with high school students and others to encourage them to consider the US and understand the application process.'

She added, 'We have a consular team to explain the visa process. Everyone is welcome to participate in the fair, and the general public can also visit EducationUSA Advice at the American Center.'