8.5% rise in number of Pakistani students in US

Islamabad: According to the annual Open Doors Report, total number of Pakistani students studying in United States for the 2014-15 academic year rose to 5,354, an increase of 8.5% over the earlier year.

The increasing number of Pakistanis who select to study in America is already noteworthy and we expect this upward trend to continue.

Cultural Attach at the American Embassy Dr. Daniel S.Mattern said that they share Pakistani culture as well as values while receiving some of the best education in the world. He has given this statement while addressing the Pakistani students who are leaving the US for study.

The aspirants who participated in today’s pre departure orientation will join a growing cadre of Pakistanis who are chasing higher education in the US, said Dr Daniel S. Mattern.

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70 aspirants who will study at American colleges as well as universities starting this fall attended a pre departure location in Islamabad hosted by Education USA at United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).

Likewise orientation sessions were organized in Lahore and Karachi for a total of 188 aspirants.

The aspirants will be registered in undergraduate and graduate programs at colleges and universities throughout United States.

Rita Akhtar, USEFP Executive Director spoke regarding U.S. university classrooms as a reflection of the diversity of country.

According to the issued press release USEFP targeted to strengthen the relationship among U.S. universities and Pakistani students and we are pleased to be able to assist the talented students like you achieve admission to U.S. colleges and universities.

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In addition to offering free educational advising services USEFP accomplishes a number of scholarships and professional development exchange programs comprising of the prestigious Fulbright Program.

The advising manager of Education USA-Pakistan Umair Khan applauded the aspirants and offered them tips.

Living in a foreign country is challenging as well as needs courage and a positive attitude.

The majority of teachers in the American classrooms focus more on class partaking which may count towards final grades, said Khan.

The aspirants presently studying in United States and some of their parents were also present to share their personal experiences.

The aspirants interested in U.S higher education should contact advising usefpakistan.org.