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Clark University Presentation
On Fabruary 15 EducationUSA Advising Center of American Councils Armenia invited all interested people to participate in the presentation of Clark University. Bryan Hall told attendees everything about Clark University as it is one of only three New England universities, along with Harvard and Yale, to be a founding member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of universities with the most prestigious profiles in research and graduate education.
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International Delegation of Professors Convenes in Kansas For Program Orientation

LAWRENCE, KS, January 9-11, 2012 – Forty-two university faculty from fourteen countries in Eurasia and Southeastern Europe met with their U.S. colleagues at the University of Kansas (KU) to mark the beginning of the 2012 Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP). Hosted by KU’s Office of International Programs, the orientation familiarized the JFDP fellows with U.S. higher education and American culture, in preparation for spending a semester at a U.S. university.
Three fellows from Armenia — Ruzanna Antonyan, Grigor Mirzoyan and Armen Mkrtchyan attended this meeting.
Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and administered by American Councils for International Education, JFDP provides international university instructors with semester-long opportunities to expand their knowledge and expertise in their academic field, by attending classes and working with faculty members at U.S. universities. JFDP enables professional exchanges between the U.S. and fifteen countries including, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
KU Assistant Vice Provosts for International Programs, Dr. Hodgie Bricke and Dr. Charles Bankart welcomed the JFDP fellows to the two-day conference. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little delivered the opening remarks, welcoming the delegation to KU and expressing her high hopes for the 2012 JFDP cohort.
American Councils President, Dr. Dan Davidson gave the keynote speech, which reflected on the changing role of faculty and universities in the global economy. Dr. Davidson noted, “The role of university faculty has evolved considerably in recent years, particularly under the impact of new technologies and powerful competitive forces that affect higher education around the world. The JFDP program is preparing a new generation of university faculty from many countries for new levels of international cooperation and the cultivation of innovation in their teaching and research.”
Over the course of the orientation, JFDP faculty members from fourteen disciplines networked with colleagues, met with KU professors, and gained a nuanced understanding of U.S. university campus life. Presentations and panel discussions focused on topics such as student assessment, professional communication, research methods, and curriculum development. After the orientation, JFDP fellows dispersed to twenty-nine universities across the U.S. to begin their semester-long fellowships.
Click here for more information about JFDP: http://www.americancouncils.org/program/1n/JFDP/.
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Alumna Presentation on Georgia State University

On December 7, 2011 Yerevan EducationUSA Advising Center organized a presentation about one of the US excellent schools in the USA – Georgia State University in Atlanta.   Hasmik Melikyan, an alumna of Georgia State University in Atlanta gave a presentation on the applying process of the US Universities bringing an example Georgia State University in Atlanta. Hasmik also shared her experience in the USA regarding out of classes activities and provided interesting facts and examples that she got while in the USA. She talked about her internship program and volunteer work in Georgia State.
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In the framework of the “International Education Week”, the US Embassy in Armenia/American Councils/IREX/US Alumni Association of Armenia/Harvard Alumni CLUB of Armenia/Cluboratoria organized events dedicated to the Week: “BookCrossing”, Round Table Discussion, Open Door Day, Harvard Alumni Meeting from 14th to 18th November 2011.
November 14, 2011
On 14th November from early morning, people were invited to Cluboratoria where they could leave favorite books, which would then be passed to other booklovers.
November 15, 2011
On November EAC visitors had a unique chance to take part in the Round Table Discussion with USG program alumni. The discussion was on “State education problems in Armenia and demand to increase science funding”. The discussion was held by the Alumni of American Universities. The meeting took place at the EAC library of the American Councils office at 5 p.m..
November 16, 2011
On November 16 the American Councils and IREX had an Open Door Day. They opened their doors for public to visit and got acquainted with American Councils and IREX programs and staff. The march started from the American Councils at 3 p.m. and ended up at IREX office. JOIN US!!!
November 17, 2011
EAC visitors met with Harvard University alumni of Armenia, who were members of Harvard Alumni Club of Armenia. During the meeting Harvard alumni were tend the bar, prepare cocktails and shots. 10 percent of the days revenue was directed to a scholarship fund. All US alumni were also welcome to attend this meeting.
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Alumni Presentation about students’ life and education in the US
On September 7, at 6p.m.  Education USA Advising Center of American Councils Armenia organized a presentation about student’s life and education in the US. This was a good opportunity to learn more about student’s life and education in the US.  An alumnus told interesting facts, shared stories, occurrences, and experiences that had happened in the US.
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Film Show in EAC
In Wednesday evenings   EducationUSA Advising Center of American Councils Armenia organizes film shows in English which develop English skills and human mentality of visitors. This is a real chance to watch a movie in a comfortable hall and to get pleasure.
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Alumna Presentation on University of Southern California

On August 17, at 6 p.m. EducationUSA Advising Center of American Councils Armenia organized a presentation of one of the best universities in California, University of Southern California (USC). This was a good opportunity to get acquainted with US university/college student life and education. Lilit Grigoryan (2011 Alumna of USC) told interesting facts about the university and answered to many questions.
The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad.
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FLEX Alumni Tackle Housing Problem in Armenia

FLEX Alumni hoist building materials to the roof.

July 18, 2011–The FLEX Alumni, together with Fuller Center Armenia were supposed to help build a house for a needy family in Dasht Villlage. The  family in Dasht village was living in poor conditions in a partly constructed house. It remained under construction since the father of the family died in Russia, trying to earn money to finish the house for his family. Seven  FLEX alumni, together with the volunteers from Fuller Center helped to build the roof for the house.
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FLEX Alumni Climb Mt. Hatis

FLEX Alumni Posing on Top of Mt. Hatis

July 10, 2011–Mount climbing is already a tradition in the FLEX alumni community and 2011 marked the continuation of the tradition with a hike up Mt. Hatis to celebrate U.S. Independence Day and Armenian Constitution Day. 19 FLEX Alumni were present on the event, along with special guests Martin Martirosyan and Hrachya Kyuregyan, an alpinist and a doctor from “Hatis Mountain Rescue Squad.”
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Information Lecture on the GRE revised General Test
Starting in August 2011, people around the world will begin taking the GRE® revised General Test and experiencing the new friendlier, more flexible test design among other exciting changes. To let students know more about the new GRE revised test the American Councils EducationUSA Advising Center organized a presentation on the new GRE revised test on July 27, 2011.
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Presentation by Claire Garmirian on Kenyon College in Ohio

On June 14, at  4 p.m Claire Garmirian (US Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Armenia) gave a lecture on her Alma Mater (Kenyon College in Ohio) at the library of  EducationUSA Advising Center of the American Councils.  She shared her knowledge and skills in applying process in the US universities and colleges with the visitors. Attendees got a chance to know more about US education and US universities during the presentation.
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EducationUSA Alumni Education Fair
The EducationUSA Educational Advising Center of Armenia organized the first EducationUSA Alumni Education Fair in Armenia on June 8, 2011 from 15:00 to 18:00 at the  Library Lecture and Exhibition Hall of the main building at Yerevan State University.
Dozens of U.S. Foreign Service officers and family members, other U.S. citizens and Armenian alumni of U.S. universities  shared their U.S. higher education experiences and  answered questions from visitors.  Promotional materials, including brochures and handouts, from the universities being represented were available for distribution. The fair was opened to all interested visitors.
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Lecture on US Student Visas delivered by the US Consul

On May 18, 2011 at 6 p.m. the American Councils EducationUSA Advising Center organized a lecture on US student visas, Mr. Farquhar, the US consul of Consular Section of US Embassy in Yerevan made a power point presentation about F, J and other types of visas as well as SEVIS fee. At the end of the lecture there was a question-answer part.
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The Senior Education Adviser of American Councils Gayane Grigoryan delivered a Lecture on U.S. study opportunities for Yerevan State University students. For details click here.
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Lecture on How to Write a Statement of Purpose

On May 2nd 2011,  at 4 p.m the American Councils EducationUSA Advising center in Yerevan organized a lecture on ”How to Write a Statement of Purpose”. The lecture was delivered by Peter Bohan, an English Language Fellow from the USA. Attendees learned techniques on writing skills and did some practical exercises.
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SAT Prep Course


American Councils’ Yerevan EducationUSA centre invited all interested individuals to take part in SAT preparation course on December 27 at 3 p.m..
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International Education Week 2010
November 15-19, 2010
International Education Week (IEW) was celebrated November 15-19, 2010 all over the world (http://iew.state.gov/). The American Councils for International Education/Educational Advising Center (EAC) in Armenia conducted a series of events dedicated to IEW, including.
  • November 15 – Presentation “EducationUSA” at the Yerevan State Linguistic University after V. Brusov, at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the presentation was to inform students about the EAC activities/services and US education opportunities.
  • November 16 – Round table with Armenian students and USG sponsored program alumni who shared their experience in the US with others.
  • November 19 – Discussion of educational topics with international students studying in Armenia and sampling of international cuisine.
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EducationUSA Centers Fairs in October 2010

In 2010 EducationUSA Centers in Caucasian region organiz
ed education fairs to recruit students from this region:
– Baku, Azerbaijan, October 10, 2010
– Tbilisi, Georgia,October 11, 2010
- Yerevan, Armenia October 12, 2010.

Why the Caucasus?
– Very talented students
– Strong English-language skills
– Underrepresented in US universities, at undergraduate and graduate levels
– Diverse cultures
Contact:
Gayane Grigoryan – gayane@americancouncils.am – Yerevan
Bahar R. Haji-zada – greens902001@yahoo.com – Baku
Tamar Karchava – tkarchava@osgf.ge – Tbilisi
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U.S. Education Information Fair in Yerevan , Armenia .

US State Department-affiliated advising center in Yerevan organized its 15th Education Information Fair on October 12, 2010 at the American University of Armenia . This one-day event was open to the public free of charge and offered a variety of information on US study opportunities. The visitors learned more about the US education system, the application and selection process for US academic institutions, and computer-based testing for the TOEFL iBT, SAT, GRE and GMAT.
Participants had the opportunity to meet with representatives of US universities and colleges and several organizations that fund or administer exchange programs as well as receive information on different US colleges and universities.
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PRESENTATION
By
Ann Merrill

Ann Merill, Regional Education Adviser Coordinator for Europe and Eurasiamade a presentation onEducation in the USA to share her knowledge and skills with Armenian students. Attendees who came to the presentation got a chance to know more about US education.
The presentation took place on August 25th at 4 p.m. at the office of American Councils for International Education (ACTR/ACCELS).
Yerevan Educational Advising Center Visitors Participate in Free TOEFL Preparation Courses
In June and July, the Yerevan EAC offered TOEFL tutorials for 20 of its most active and devoted visitors. Those who have actively used the EAC services recently have been invited to participate in free TOEFL preparation courses taught by American Jim Teepen. Two groups of ten students each took part in three weeks of targeted iBT TOEFL training, which was supported their preparedness for the TOEFL test as well as the development of their English language skills.
Education Fair in Dilijan

Yerevan Educational Advising Center organized Education Information fair in Dilijan. The event took place in the University of Information Technologies on May 19. More that 100 studentsparticipatedin the fair. They got information about educational system in the US, the application procedures and the universities/colleges in the US
Education Fairs in Vanadzor and Gyumri
YerevanEducational Advising Centerorganized Education Information fairs in Vanadzor and Gyumri. The events that took place in Vanadzor State Pedagogical Institute named after H.Tumanyan on April 28 and Gyumri State Pedagogical Institute named after M. Nalbandyan on April 29. During the events the participants got information about educational system in US, the application procedures and also were informed about the universities in US. Gifts were given to those who answered correctly the questions prepared by the American Councils staff concerning US education.
Presentation
HultInternational Business School
AmericanCouncil Educational Advising Centeris hosted a special presentation on HULT International Business school for the prospective interested applicants, who were seeking a quality and top ranked business degree on April 30, 2010, at 4:00PM at the American Councils EAC library.
Hult is ranked 23rdin the U.S.and 44thin the world by theEconomist. The Hult MBA program is ranked1stfor post graduation salary increaseand among the top 100 schools recognized by theFinancial Times. Hult is the only U.S. Business School where you have the option to study in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, Shanghai and San Francisco all in the same year!