The annual two-day Providence International Education Fair, sponsored by the Office of International Affairs in collaboration with Ambassadors Elite, International Friendship Buddy and the international students, attracted about 2,000 students, faculty-members, and guests on March 30-31, 2011. Besides being a very festive event for the visitors who were milling around, the fair provided practical information on how to study abroad. Counselors were available to assist visitors to find the right country, university, affordable academic summer/winter programs, and scholarships being offered.
Guest speakers provided a broad, comprehensive understanding of studying abroad. Deputy Director Peter Ruey-Horng Sheu of the Bureau of International Cultural and Educational Relations discussed government policies. Executive Yuan Director Hung, Chih Hung, of the Consumer Protection Commission spoke about students' rights and how to pay close attention to the important features advertised so as to discover what is actually offered before purchasing any study abroad program.
Director Dual Wu of the Netherlands Education Support Office captivated his audience with the attractions and benefits of studying in the Netherlands. Ms Dominique Luthringer, Project Manager of the Study Abroad Foundation, offered a wide range of choices in studying abroad . Mr. Jack Fang of the American International Educational (AIEF) explained the first steps toward studying in the USA.
The international students served in their decorated booths and introduced their 59 respective schools assisted by Taiwanese students who have studied abroad. Five universities captured awards for their decorations and popularity.
"The fair was an excellent way not only to introduce our university, Vytautas Magnus, but also our Lithuanian culture, and to demonstrate a native dance. It was a great opportunity for Taiwanese students to get the necessary information on how to study abroad," commented Marija Grazyte, an exchange student.
Currently, there are more than 165 academic partners from 40 different countries for Providence University students to choose from if they hope to become an exchange student for a year or a semester, or for summer or winter intensive language programs.
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