EducationUSA Advising Center Special Events

Educational Information Fair

The Yerevan EAC holds its annual Education Information Fair in October. The event is very popular among Armenian students and researchers. More than 1500 people attended the 15th Educational Information Fair this year.

The purpose of the Fair is to disseminate information to the public on:

• the activities/services of the EAC
• the US educational system and study and research opportunities in the United States
• fellowship, scholarship, and exchange programs in Armenia for studying and conducting research in the United States .

15th Annual Educational Advising Fair a Success

The biggest day of the year for the Educational Advising Center (EAC) was October 12th–the day on which the thirteenth annual Educational Fair was held. Long preparation and hard work by EAC staff were rewarded with a successful and well-attended event.

Each year many students, researchers and academic institutions participate in the Educational Fair. It is the biggest opportunity for the EAC to disseminate information about its services, research opportunities, fellowships, scholarships, and exchange programs. In addition, thirty-one vendors in the field of education presented their programs and opportunities.

Among the guests were Armenian and US-based organizations focused on education and training, US, European and Armenian universities, as well as English-language tutorial services. The opening remark was made by Sean O’Hara, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy, Marine Ghevondyan, Head of the Information Analyses Department at MoE , Ann Merrill, REAC for Eurasia/Europe region, and Gayane Grigoryan, Senior Educational Advisor, EAC.

Fair participants were given the opportunity to take Computer-Based and Internet- Based TOEFL sample tests and by doing so become familiar with the most common language tests used in the US college admissions process. The video presentation helped participants to learn more about a selection of American universities and colleges.

The closing ceremony was accompanied by lottery drawing during which 20 people were awarded gift packages. The Educational Fair once again proved the importance of the Educational Center and its role in the distribution of information to Armenians about US study opportunities.

International Education Week (IEW)

The Yerevan EAC celebrates International Education Week (IEW) in November of every year conducting a series of events: special lectures and presentations, debates, round tables, outreaches, visiting retirement homes, orphanages, meetings with international students etc.