Islamabad, 14 November 2022 (TDI): International Education Week (IEW) 2022 is to begin from November 14-18, to celebrate the impact of international education. The benefits of international education and exchanges will be celebrated this week.
Country Director for Public Affairs at US Embassy Islamabad, Will Ostick began this officially in Pakistan on November 14. In the opening remarks, he said, “US mission in Pakistan sponsors one of the largest exchange programs in the world”.
As approximately 800 Pakistanis are sent to the US every year on a wide range of academic and professional exchanges.
These exchanges foster people-to-people connections and promote mutual understanding between the people of both states. This is as such one of the foundations of strong partnerships that have been built between the US and Pakistan.
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He further added, “US mission is committed to international education and to providing opportunities for Pakistanis to study in the US. This transforms lives. It provides incredible educational and professional opportunities and breakdown misperceptions”.
“It is also integral to building and sustaining a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world. Join us throughout this week as we celebrate and highlight many life-changing benefits of international education and exchanges”, he concluded.
International Education and Exchanges
The week is to be celebrated from November 14-18 as a joint initiative of the US Department of State and the US Department of Education. This program promotes efforts for students from across the world to study, learn and exchange experiences.
It also prepares the people of America for a global environment. All individuals and institutions are encouraged to participate in celebrating this week.
International organizations, embassies, schools, universities, colleges, community organizations, and other associations tend to hold events in their local communities.
This is observed as an opportunity to celebrate international exchanges for promoting a prosperous world.
