EducationUSA - U.S. Embassy Warsaw

“I want to study in the USA!”

On November 24, 2009, more than 120 high school students from various cities of Poland gathered at the Koszykowa Library in Warsaw to learn about college life in the United States and find out how to apply to U.S. colleges, choose the right school, and research scholarship and financial aid opportunities. The U.S. Embassy-sponsored program featured presentations on the application process including deadlines, financial resources, student visas, and exams. The speakers were American diplomats, Fulbright students, educational advisers and Student Counselors from the American School of Warsaw. Students could learn the differences between Polish and U.S. professors’ approach to teaching, the courses of study, choosing and changing majors, student life, and working on campus. After a pizza break, they were divided into smaller groups to communicate via the Internet with representatives from admissions offices at twelve U.S. colleges and universities.

International Education Week 2010 -Yes to US! - Students Guide to Undergraduate Study in the US

During the International Education Week the US embassy and US Consulate organized seminars for high school students on How to Study in the US. On November 15, 17 and 23 over 500 students from Gdansk, Warsaw, and Krakow regions, came to thre venues to participate in practical sessions that would help them go through the process of choosing the best college for them, how to find resources to cover tuition fees and other expenses, as well as prepare a successful application. The main goal of the seminar was to reach out to prospective students of IB schools and other good schools with extended English language programs, whose students speak excellent English and consider studying in the US. The program of each seminar also included a panel with young American Fulbright scholars and Polish students who returned to Poland, who shared their experiences and advised on how to prepare themselves and what to expect. The program also included presentations on standardized tests, students’ visas and other related topics. The speakers were American diplomats, Fulbright students, educational advisers. The highlight of the seminar was a Skype connection with representatives of American universities of undergraduate admissions offices. The participants were divided into smaller groups and for 1 hour had a chance to talk to them and ask very direct and specific questions regarding funding possibilities, standardized tests, campus life, and more.

Yes to US! - Students' Guide to undergraduate study in the US.

March 24, 2001 US embassy organized a 3 hour-long workshop for high school students from Lodz. Andrew Paul, the Cultural Attache made a presentation on American education system. His presenation was followed by a panel discussion on why Polish students should consider studying in the US. The panelists were Polish and American scholars of the Fulbright program, Vice-Consul and a Polish graduate of an American university. The honorary guest during that day was Ambassador Lee Feinstein. He answered many questions that students had, not only about exchange programs but also about his career. Two educational advisors Magdalena Biela and Aleksandra Augustyniak made presentations on financial opportunities and test requirements. While Vice Consul explained all the issues connected with students visas and work and travel program. At the end, students could ask questions to Tim Tesar via skype who talked about how to write a winning essay, as well as Rutgers University representative about what to do in order to get to Rutgers. During the pizza break students were able to ask questions to all the panelist and other presenters about any issues connected with studying in the US.

Yes to US! - Students' Guide to graduate study in the US

April 5th, 2011 US embassy organized informational meeting for graduate students of Lublin (eastern side of Poland). We had a packed room of 80 students from Catholic University of Lublin and Maria Curie Sklodowska University. Andrew Paul, the Cultural Attache presented on why is it worth studying in the US and what are the choices that Polish students might consider. While Educational Advisor, Magdalena Biela provided the students with information about graduate programs and financial possibilities. The honorary guest during that meeting was Ambassador Lee Feinstein. He answered some questions about studying opportunities. After the presentations students asked detailed questions about MA and PhD programs in the US.