PhD student at Kansas State University
Georgian PhD Student at KSU
Ernest Ronchek has been a visitor since summer of 2009 at the EducationUSA advising center, administered by the Center for International Education in Tbilisi. He is now accepted at Kansas State University, PhD Degree Program in Nuclear Physics. Mr. Ronchek has been given full financial aid for his PhD studies at KSU. Ernest has gone through all the stages of the long application process with an EducationUSA adviser, attended a two-month TOEFL preparation course and took TOEFL IBT official test twice at the EAC. He regularly attended weekly lectures, movie nights. He also attended International Education Week, EducationUSA Fair where he helped CIE advisers as a volunteer. He also actively used CIE library. Ernest will be the third Georgian student who applied and got admitted at KSU with the help of EducationUSA advisers. We are sure that Ernest Ronchek will greatly contribute to Georgian community by applying the knowledge and experience gained at Kansas State University to his home country.
About K-State
Kansas State University ranks as one of the nation’s “cutting-edge schools,” according to a guidebook that pinpoints today’s hottest majors and the innovative colleges that offer them. K-State was the only school in the Big 12 to make the cut in Kaplan Publishing’s You Are Here: a Guide to over 380 Colleges and Unlimited Paths to Your Future.
History
K-State got its start in 1858, when Bluemont Central College was founded and 53 students enrolled. Five years later K-State became the first college in America to be officially designated a land-grant school.
Courses at K-State
K-State is renowned for the excellence of its faculty and programs. The more than 100 fields, 60 master's degree programs and 42 doctoral degree programs, an award-winning library, exceptional research facilities, internships, and study abroad opportunities allow students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Undergraduate Student at Hamilton College
Fabulous Success of Georgian Undergraduate Student at Hamilton College
Salome Kuchukhidze has been a visitor since fall of 2009 at the EducationUSA advising center, administered by the Center for International Education in Tbilisi. She is now accepted at Hamilton College on Undergraduate level. Ms. Kuchukhidze has been given full financial aid for her undergraduate studies at Hamilton College (about 52.000$ per one academic year). Salome has gone through all the stages of the long application process with an EducationUSA adviser, regularly attending individual and group advising sessions, weekly lectures. She got excellent scores in IELTS, SAT general and SAT Subject tests. She also actively used CIE library. She got admitted by Grinnell and Hamilton Colleges with full financial aid but finally she decided to start studying at Hamilton College. CIE Tbilisi straff is so proud that Salome Kuchukhidze will be the first Georgian student who applied and got admitted at Hamilton College with the help of EducationUSA advisers and we firmly believe that Salome will be among the most outstanding students at Hamilton College.
Highlights:
Hamilton's Curriculum-Unlimited possibilities
Hamilton students have the freedom — and responsibility — to chart their own course of study with the guidance and support of faculty mentors. From their first introductory class to the culminating Senior Program, students are challenged to identify, analyze and articulate critical issues.
Nearly every college in America has some form of core curriculum or distribution requirements. Hamilton does not. They believe that highly motivated students learn more and better when they are enrolled in courses that genuinely interest them. They trust students to explore the breadth of the curriculum not because they are required to do so, but instead because they possess a true desire to learn.
Undergraduate research
Through independent projects, the Senior Program, and summer internships with faculty, Hamilton provides an increasing number of opportunities for students to engage in significant -- often publishable -- research at the undergraduate level.
Undergraduate Student at Graceland University
Undergraduate Student at Graceland University
Alexander Gadilia has been a visitor since fall of 2009 at the EducationUSA advising center, administered by the Center for International Education in Tbilisi. He is now accepted at Graceland University on Undergraduate studies. Alexsander Gadilia has been given Sport Scholarship (Soccer) and Intercultural Grant for his undergraduate studies at Graceland University (about 15.000$ per academic year). He has gone through all the stages of the long application process with an EducationUSA adviser, regularly attending individual and group advising sessions. He took TOEFL IBT at our center. Alexander actively used CIE library. Mr. Gadilia also attended Pre-Departure Orientation held at CIE.
About Graceland University
Graceland University, founded at Lamoni, Iowa in 1895, is a private, four-year liberal arts school. The original name was Graceland College; the name was changed to Graceland University on June 1, 2000. Graceland offered a two-year program until 1960 (and was Iowa's first accredited junior college). The four-year degree program was implemented in 1960.
Locations
The main campus is located near Interstate 35 in Lamoni, Iowa. A second campus is located at 1401 W. Truman Road, Independence, Missouri. Graceland also offers bachelor degree completion programs at three two-year colleges: Indian Hills Community College, Centerville, Iowa; North Central Missouri College, Trenton, Missouri; and at the Metropolitan Community College's Blue River Campus in Independence, Missouri.
Degrees
Students may choose from 60 bachelor degree options. Three master's degree programs also are offered - in nursing, education, and religion.
Master’s Program Abroad Scholarship
The Master’s Program Abroad Scholarship provides funding for Georgian citizens pursuing master’s degrees in the fields of business administration, engineering, sciences, law, social sciences and humanities. The scholarship can provide full or partial funding, according the student’s need. Funded by the Government of Georgia. http://www.mes.gov.ge/content.php?id=666&lang=eng
Graduate Student at Seton Hall University
Graduate Student at Seton Hall University
Ana Cherkezishvili has been a visitor since summer 2009 at the EducationUSA advising center, administered by the Center for International Education in Tbilisi. She is now accepted at Seton Hall University on Graduate studies - “MA Program in Museum Professions". Ana Cherkezishvili has been given full financial aid for her studies at Seton Hall University. She has gone through all the stages of the long application process with an EducationUSA adviser, regularly attending individual and group advising sessions. She also attended TOEFL IBT preparation course at and then took TOEFL IBT official test at Center for International Education successfully. Ana was an active user of our library. CIE Tbilisi staff is so proud that Ana Cherkezishvili will be the first Georgian student who applied and got admitted at Seton Hall University with the help of EducationUSA advisers and received full financial aid.
Seton Hall at-a-Glance
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus is located in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, only 14 miles from Manhattan. The University is home to eight schools, over 60 majors and about 10,000 students.
Why You Should Be a Part of Seton Hall University
All you really need to know is that Seton Hall University is committed to academic excellence — and has the record to prove it. U.S. News & World Report thought so highly of Seton Hall University more than 60 undergraduate majors and concentrations that it ranked us among the country’s top 125 universities. It was also named one of the top 110 universities in the nation by Choosing the Right College — a guidebook that lists Seton Hall alongside Harvard, Yale, MIT and other ivy league schools. Seton Hall's excellent academic programs and closeness to New York City gives students the leadership qualities they need to succeed.
20,000 Job Opportunities
And when it’s time to job hunt, Seton Hall is there for you. The Career Center helps students to get a head start by maintaining a job listings database and sponsoring on-campus recruiting events. Hundreds of employers and alumni come to campus each year to mentor and recruit Seton Hall students for cooperative education programs and employment after graduation. The Career Center offers job placement services, and its Web site lists nearly 20,000 available jobs. It’s no wonder that graduate students and alumni also make use of the Career Center’s professional career-related guidance and services.
Undergraduate Student at University of Northern Iowa
Undergraduate Student at University of Northern Iowa
Lasha Bejanishvili has been a visitor since summer of 2009 at the EducationUSA advising center, administered by the Center for International Education in Tbilisi. He is now accepted at University of Northern Iowa on Undergraduate studies. Lasha has been given financial aid for about 13.000$ per academic year for his studies. He has gone through all the stages of the long application process with an EducationUSA adviser, regularly attending individual and group advising sessions, weekly lectures, and movie nights. He took TOEFL IBT official test at Center for International Education successfully. Lasha Bejanishvili was an active user of our library. Mr. Bejanishvili also attended Pre-Departure Orientation held at CIE. CIE Tbilisi staff is so proud that Lasha Bejanishvili will be the first Georgian student who applied and got admitted at University of Northern Iowa University with the help of EducationUSA advisers.
University of Northern Iowa
UNI is one of the country’s most environmentally-responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review. The nationally-known education services company selected UNI for inclusion in a unique resource it has created for college applicants - “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges.” Published in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), this is the first free, comprehensive guidebook focused solely on colleges and universities that have demonstrated an above average commitment to sustainability activities and initiatives.
What are you looking for?
Choosing a college is a big personal decision. What elements are important in your college choice?
- A solid reputation. UNI is ranked No. 2 in Midwest public universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2009 America's Best Colleges.
- A good value : UNI combines strong academics at the lowest possible cost per student with excellent graduation rates and job placement assistance.
- The perfect fit: UNI feels "just right" to 13,080 students.
Outreach in Akhaltsikhe
On 20th September, Tamar Karchava- EducationUSA adviser from CIE (Center for International Education) held an outreach in Akhaltsikhe. Regional representatives for CIE Akhaltsikhe branch Ketevan Narimanishvili and Tinatin Vardidze provided CIE adviser with auditorium at local Resource Center and spread information among university students and visitors at CIE local center as well. Tamar Karchava made a presentation on ongoing programs such as AUBG (American University in Bulgaria) on undergraduate level, besides the following topics: How to Apply to US Universities Individually and the Application Procedures, How to Write a Statement of Purpose, Importance of Standardized Tests, Possibilities of Financial Aid on Different Level. CIE Adviser Ketevan Narimanishvili also made a presentation on Central European University. The attendees were schoolchildren and students. The atmosphere was really interactive; attendees asked numerous questions regarding these issues. The number of attendees was about 30 people. CIE Tbilisi distributed all the promotional material. The audience seemed quite motivated as it is point worthy that this region is famous for active participation in different programs and successful applicants and such visits by advisers will greatly contribute to their encouragement and further interest in higher education.
Outreach in Kutaisi, Batumi and Poti
On September 22-24, two advisers – Natia Nanava and Tamar Karchava from Center for International Education conducted Outreach in three cities: Kutaisi, Batumi and Poti. First place where CIE Tbilisi adviser conducted a presentation was CIE Kutaisi Branch office. The number of attendees was about 35 people, schoolchildrena and students. CIE Advisers Tamar Karchava and Natia Nanava covered different topics, such as How to Apply to US Universities Individually and the Application Procedures, Importance of Standardized Tests, Successful Statement of Purpose and Opportunities of Studying in AUBG (American University in Bulgaria) on undergraduate level, Central European University on graduate level.The audience was active and attentive; they asked a lot of questions regarding these issues and showed high interest in getting more detailed information about possibilities of studying abroad. Next Place where CIE Tbilisi staff had a presentation was CIE Batumi Branch. The number of the attendees was amazing; about 80.The attendees were schoolchildren, parents and teachers. The presentation lasted much longer than it was expected as the audience wished to acquire detailed information which they were totally unaware before. The last destination was Poti where the presentation was held in 24th Public School. The participants of this presentation were Schoolchildren and their parents. The number of attendees was about 60 people. Schoolchildren were quite curious and expressed high motivation in preparing hard for standardized tests. Outcome from this outreach is already amazing as there are several interested ones who contacted CIE Tbilisi by e-mail, phone or Facebook, besides we had some visitors in our office as well. CIE Tbilisi aims at visiting its regional branches, local American corners, local schools and universities frequently and encouraging more students to apply for different programs.
Outreach in Rustavi
On 27th September, EducationUSA Adviser from Center for International Education, Tamar Karchava held an outreach in Rustavi. Co-organizer of this event was local American Corner who provided CIE advisers with space and informed different schools about outreach. Tamar Karchava made presentations on several topics such as Studying at AUBG (American University in Bulgaria) on undergraduate level, How to Apply to US Universities Individually and the Application Procedures, Importance of TOEFL and SAT Standardized Tests. One of the reasons why CIE Adviser went to Rustavi several days before the 8th Annual U.S. Education Fair was the fact that they aimed at popularizing upcoming event which is one of the biggest and most important ones regarding U.S. Education. Besides, Rustavi is the closest city to Tbilisi and interested people could easily arrive in Tbilisi and attend Educational Fair. Tamar Karchava distributed CIE and Fair promotional material programs as well. The schoolchildren were extremely active and motivated; the atmosphere was very lively; the number of the attendees was about 30 people. They asked a lot of questions regarding these issues and expressed interest in acquiring detailed information about all the possibilities concerning U.S. education. CIE Tbilisi plans to hold presentations in different schools in Rustavi and they firmly believe that it will pave the way to future close interrelation.
Education Resource fair 2011
Peace Corps Education Resource fair 2011
On 4th February Peace Corps Georgia invited representatives of partner organizations and agencies to participate in the Education Resource Fair for education volunteers and their Georgian counterparts. The event was held in Bazaleti Tourist Center and it lasted for two hours. The organizations presented at the event were: American Councils, Association Georgia Society, Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN), DVV International Project Office Tbilisi, First Step Georgia, Norwegian Refugee Council, Regional Office in Caucasus (NRC), PH International, Youth Union “Georgia of Future”, US Embassy in Georgia and Center for International Education. Peace Corps provided tables for all participants to display all kinds of information on their program activities in Georgia.
The aim of Education Resource fair was inviting local and international NGOs to share information and resources, discuss programs and activities, and to network with associates, colleagues and Peace Corps Volunteers and their Georgian counterparts who share similar interests and development goals. This Resource Fair is a brilliant opportunity for everyone to explore further collaborative relationship with each other.
Undergraduate student At Brandeis University
Georgian Undergraduate Student at Brandeis University
Shota Adamia has been a visitor since fall of 2010 at the EducationUSA advising center, administered by the Center for International Education in Tbilisi. He is now accepted at Brandies University on Undergraduate level. Shota Adamia has been given full financial aid for his undergraduate studies. Shota has gone through all the stages of the long application process with an EducationUSA adviser, regularly attending individual and group advising sessions, weekly lectures. He got excellent scores in TOEFL, SAT general and 3 SAT Subject tests. He also actively used CIE library. Shota Adamia attended Pre-departure Orientation session held at CIE; besides CIE advisers helped him with visa application and visa interview. Shota was actively involved in doing volunteering for the events held by CIE. Shota Adamia is a very smart and motivated student and CIE staff believes that Shota will be among the most outstanding students at Brandies University.
Highlights:
Defining Brandies
Characterized by academic excellence since its founding in 1948, Brandeis is one of the youngest private research universities, as well as the only nonsectarian Jewish-sponsored college or university in the country.Named for the late Justice Louis Dembitz Brandeis of the U.S. Supreme Court, Brandeis University combines the faculty and resources of a world-class research institution with the intimacy and personal attention of a small liberal arts college.
For students, that means unsurpassed access — both in and out of the classroom — to a faculty renowned for groundbreaking research, scholarship and artistic output. At Brandeis, professors bring newly minted knowledge straight from the field or lab to the graduate and undergraduate classrooms.
Located in Waltham, Mass., on 235 attractive suburban acres, Brandeis is in an ideal location just nine miles west of Boston.
Points of Pride
The university counts among its alumni three Pulitzer Prize winners, a Nobel laureate and several Emmy Award-winning actors, broadcasters and producers. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since its inception. It is 34th in the 2011 rankings.
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Undergraduate Student at Mount Holyoke College
Georgian Undergraduate Student at Mount Holyoke College
Mariam Margishvili has been a visitor since fall of 2010 at the EducationUSA advising center, administered by the Center for International Education in Tbilisi. She is now accepted at Mount Holyoke College with full financial aid for her undergraduate studies. Mariam has gone through all the stages of the long application process with an EducationUSA adviser, regularly attending individual and group advising sessions, weekly lectures, movie nights. She also attended International Education Week, EducationUSA Fair where she helped CIE advisers as a volunteer. She took TOEFL IBT test at CIE. She got excellent scores in TOEFL, SAT and SAT subject tests. Mariam Margishvili also actively used CIE library. She attended Pre-departure Orientation session held at CIE; besides CIE advisers helped her with visa application.
Highlights:
History
“Go Where No One Else Will”
Chemist and educator Mary Lyon founded Mount Holyoke College (then called Mount Holyoke Female Seminary) in 1837, nearly a century before women gained the right to vote. Today, her famous words—"Go where no one else will go, do what no one else will do"—continue to inspire Mount Holyoke students.
As the first of the Seven Sisters—the female equivalent of the once predominantly male Ivy League—Mount Holyoke has led the way in women's education. A model upon which many other women's colleges were patterned, it quickly became synonymous with brilliant teaching and academic excellence. In 1861 the three-year curriculum was expanded to four, and in 1893 the seminary curriculum was phased out and the institution's name was changed to Mount Holyoke College.
Reputation
Mount Holyoke College is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review Guide's 2011 edition of its annual guidebook, The Best 373 Colleges. Mount Holyoke ranked first in the category of "best classroom experience," and was highly rated in other categories, including "most politically active students" (#3), "most beautiful campus" (#7), and "school runs like butter (#9).
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Outreach in Akhaltsikhe
On 22nd September, Tamar Karchava- EducationUSA Adviser from the Center for International Education (CIE), made a presentation in Akhaltsikhe. Regional representatives for CIE Akhaltsikhe branch Ketevan Narimanishvili and Tinatin Vardidze organized the event at the Library of Akhaltsikhe State Teaching University and spread information among university students and CIE visitors. Tamar Karchava made a presentation the following topics: How to Apply to U.S. Universities and Application Procedures, How to Write a Statement of Purpose, Importance of Standardized Tests, Financial Aid Opportunities. CIE Adviser Ketevan Narimanishvili also made a presentation on other CIE-administered programs such as American University in Bulgaria, Central European University and others. About 40 schoolchildren and university students attended. The atmosphere was really interactive; attendees asked numerous questions regarding these issues - this region is famous for active participation in different programs and successful applicants. Such visits by EducationUSA Advisers will greatly contribute to their encouragement and further interest in U.S. higher education.
EducationUSA Training in Batumi
EducationUSA Advisers gathered in Batumi 28-29th September to share the knowledge and experience they gathered from different workshops and conferences they attended throughout the previous year. EducationUSA Advisers Nino Chinchaladze (CIE Tbilisi), Tamar Karchava (CIE Tbilisi), Tinatin Vardidze (CIE Akhaltsikhe) and Gvantsa Khvedeliani (Education Advising Center Kvali) participated. Following the cross-training, there were presentations on Marketing, Fundraising and SWOT Analysis by Peace Corps Volunteers Kathy Schwinck and Craig Schwinck.
On 29th September, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs office and EducationUSA Advisers conducted a training at Batumi Public Library for American Corner Coordinators, high school counselors and advising “friends”. There were presentations on ongoing programs administered by CIE and the U.S. Embassy. American Corner Coordinators are now prepared to closely cooperate with EducationUSA Advisers and assist them in promoting U.S. higher education. The training was followed by a regional U.S. Alumni Fair, which was opened by PAO Michael Turner. He welcomed the audience and talked about studying opportunities in the U.S. About 15 universities were represented by Georgian and American alumni of different USG programs. Peace Corps Volunteers were greatly involved in this event. About 150 students attended the fair. Prospective students asked numerous questions about qualifying and applying for financial aid packages and test requirements for admission at U.S. universities. U.S. Education Fairs are the biggest and the most important events which inform and encourage the largest number of interested persons about numerous studying possibilities in US.
