Study Illinois representatives visit Riga - February 16-17, 2009
Meetings with students of Riga State Gymnasium Nr.1, Riga Stradins Medical University as well as with RTU Riga Business School representatives were arranged for two program representatives and a medical student from the University of Illinois. The group focused on studying in the USA, faculty exchange opportunities and next steps to further this new relationship.
Annual educational fair 2009
February 26th - March 1st
Students of all ages from across Latvia came to Riga to learn about study opportunities worldwide. With support from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Latvia, Georgia Southern University, University of Washington and two other Fulbright exchange representatives came to volunteer at the EducationUSA booth. Thanks to the Public Affairs Section, representatives from Georgia Southern University, University of Washington and two other Fulbright exchange representatives came to volunteer at the EducationUSA booth. At least 300 students stopped at the booth and around 150 contact forms were collected from those who planned to take the next step.