18:33, 10 November 2011 | GMT +6
U.S. Embassy organizes education fair in Astana for International Education Week
ASTANA. November 10. KAZINFORM In honor of the 12th annual International Education Week, the U.S. Embassy has organized an education fair on November 13, at the Radisson Hotel, Astana; Kazinform refers to the U.S. Embassy in Astana.
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State. It celebrates the importance and benefits of international education in the United States and around the world. This year's theme is International Education: Inspiring Students Locally to Succeed Globally.
Representatives from the U.S. Embassy will be available to discuss scholarships, visa issues, and general questions about studying in the United States. Several alumni associations, Education USA advisers, IREX, American Councils, and representatives from over 30 American universities and private high schools will also participate in the fair. Ambassador Kenneth Fairfax will open the fair.