College Fair 2010
Embassy of the United States of America
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
| Adviser Name(s): | Melissa Josanne Yacoob |
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| Email: | ircpos@state.gov |
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Mailing Address: Embassy of the United States of America Attn: Information Resource Center Public Affairs Section P.O. Box 752 Port of Spain TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Walk-Up Address: Embassy of the United States of America Attn: Information Resource Center Public Affairs Section 15 Queen's Park West Port of Spain TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
| Center Hours: | Monday: Closed |
| Tuesday - Thursday: 13:00 - 15:30 | |
| Friday - Sunday: Closed |
Center Website: http://trinidad.usembassy.gov
Center Description: The Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Port-of-Spain has established an Information Resource Center (IRC) to provide information on aspects of the United States such as social sciences, economy/trade, foreign policy, drug abuse, communications, technology, environment, U.S. policy, and American society. The IRC contains: 400 volumes of books including dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, and almanacs; a collection of 30 periodicals from newsweeklies to scholarly journals; electronic journals covering global, democratic, U.S. foreign policy, U.S. society, and economic matters; 6 online databases; and an electronic Library Reference Guide. Additionally, a significant portion of IRC's services are dedicated to informing students about U.S. academic programs. The EducationUSA Adviser is available to assist students pursuing educational opportunities in the U.S. The IRC holds a collection of materials on U.S. academic programs, scholarships, admission tests (SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL iBT), entrance requirements and student visas.
Advising Center Services
Higher Education Fairs
Program HighlightsCourtesy Visit The Information Resource Center welcomed students from a U.S. university on a study-abroad program. Courtesy Visit The Information Resource Center welcomed students from a U.S. university on a summer program. Presentation on the Latest Trends in U.S. Higher Education A representative from a U.S. university made a presentation to 63 high-school guidance counselors on the latest trends in U.S. higher education, supported by the Information Resource Center. The Center's educational adviser used the opportunity to promote the Center's services. College Fair 2010 On October 30-31, 2010, representatives from 67 colleges and universities from the U.S., Canada, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the CXC in Barbados, the Organization of American States, the Australian High Commission and two local banks met with hordes of local students at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre in Port of Spain. College Fair 2010 saw more than 4,000 students informed, advised and on their way to tertiary education, breaking previous fair records. Fans of the U.S. Embassy Trinidad Facebook page soared over 12% in just one weekend to 3,320, as youths looked at photos and information on the site. In addition, several Embassy consular officers worked at the Fair to conduct presentations and outreach to packed crowds totaling 500-700 people, and took individual questions. Related seminars on the U.S. college application process attracted nearly 300 attendees in sideshow events. Presentation by U.S. university A representative from a U.S. university made a public presentation to an audience of approximately 300 students and their parents. The Information Resource Center's educational adviser attended and promoted the Center's services. Upcoming Events
Scheduled Pre-Departure Orientations
Country-based Financial Aid Opportunities
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