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Last Quarter 2012 | Volume # 13, Issue # 10-11

2013 Pakistan Fulbright cohort is the largest ever!

Pakistan gets its largest ever group of Humphrey Fellows

Dr. Nancy Scannell, Fulbright Specialist from University of Illinois, Springfield, visits Pakistan

Fulbrighters’ successes

Dream of Studying in America: Urdu VoA feature on Fulbright Pakistan

Hubert Humphrey Fellow from Pakistan becomes the 100,00th member of State Alumni

Assistant Secretary ECA meets Pakistani UGRAD fellows

By Oct 1, 2012’s cohort of 167 Fulbright grantees had departed to start their Masters or Doctoral programs in the U.S. and 2013’s was selected. The 2013 cohort is the largest USEFP has ever selected – 198 (162 Masters and 36 PhDs). For the first time, more than half of the doctoral awardees are women; of the Masters, 41% are women.

Educational Advising at USEFP was busy in International Education Week (IEW) activities. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. IEW celebrations built on USEFP’s record-breaking Back to College Fair at the Serena in Islamabad in September, in which more than 1,100 students and parents meet with 38 U.S. Embassy officials represented their U.S. colleges and universities as alumni. Consular officials represented alumni college fairs in Lahore and Karachi. Other activities included counselor’s workshops, graduate/undergraduate applicant events and Model UN events.

Another big event was the 9th Annual Fulbright and Humphrey Alumni Conference held at the HEC Auditorium in Islamabad, Nov. 9-11. The conference was organized by the Humphrey and Fulbright Alumni Associations on the theme of “Building a Tolerant Society Together.” U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson was the chief guest at the inaugural session, along with Ms. Kathy Schalow, Deputy Public Affairs Officer and Dr. Javaid Laghari, Chairman HEC. Leading up to the conference, USEFP collaborated with Quaid-e-Azam University to organize an American Studies Conference dedicated to the memory of Professor James Reed on Nov 6-7.

The spring batch of 105 2012 Global UGRAD fellows is all set to leave for U.S. A Pre-Departure Orientation was held for them at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad on Dec. 13-14 with Ambassador Richard Olson the Chief Guest. Another 95 UGRAD grantees left for U.S. in August for the Fall semester. This year for the first time, a majority of the Global

UGRADs going to the U.S. are young women. Applications for the 2013 Global UGRAD , Community College Initiative, Teaching Excellence Awards, and Fulbright Scholar Programs are currently under review. With more than 4,500 applications received for Global UGRAD program alone, USEFP has a lot of work to do in the coming year!

SEASON’S GREETINGS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

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USEFP celebrates International Education Week

More than 1100 attend Back to School College Fair

Fisher College of Business visits the South Asian Youth Conference in Islamabad

U.S. Vice President greets a Pakistani student– Talha shares his exciting experience

USEFP encourages young alumni to study in the U.S.

SAT introduces new security requirement

GRE Subject Test - help you stand out from other graduate applicants

TOEFL at USEFP - No credit card or online application hassle!

USEFP now offers Market Technician Association/Chartered certification

The Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification

Upcoming test dates

Meet Balochistan’s first Rhodes Scholar in 40 years

Global UGRAD students celebrate International Education Week (IEW)

Global UGRAD Pakistan Updates

Teaching program builds bridges between U.S. and Pakistan – reports Greeley Tribune

USEFP launches traveling GRE Workshops

Community College Initiative grants rise from 60 to 90

Journalist Exchange Program extended for another year

9th Annual Fulbright and Humphrey Alumni Conference “Building a Tolerant Society Together”

American Studies Conference: QAU and USEFP collaborate

USEFP delegation visits Faisalabad and Lahore

Obituary - Mr. Sadeed Iqbal Wahla

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2013 Pakistan Fulbright cohort is the largest ever!

In October 198 applicants were informed that they have received Fulbright Masters and PhD awards. Congratulations to all those selected! The process was extremely competitive and many excellent candidates have been encouraged to reapply next year. For the first time, more than half of the PhD Fulbrighters will be women. For the degree program overall, 43% are women.

The 198 selected 2013 Fulbright Fellows will be studying in variety of fields including Agriculture, Business, Computer Sciences, Economics, Education, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Finance, Fine Arts, Health, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Natural Sciences, Public Policy & Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work and Water Resources. They came from academia (30%), public sector (21%), private sector (34%) and students (28%).

Pakistan gets its largest ever group of Humphrey Fellows

From more than 670 applicants, 35 Humphrey Fellows were selected in October. They are drawn from a wide range of professions such as civil services, police, media, education, business, NGO and governmental organizations.

Designed for mid-career professionals, Hubert Humphrey is a non-degree program that lasts between 10-12 months of graduate-level, non-degree academic coursework and an opportunity to work in the U.S. in the relevant field.

2013 Humphrey Demographics

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Dr. Nancy Scannell, Fulbright Specialist from University of Illinois, Springfield, visits Pakistan

In December 2012, Fulbright specialist scholar, Dr. Nancy Scannell completed her 3rd of a 3-visit grant to Pakistan, which brought to a close the finance seminar she had conducted at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Business School (NBS). To supplement the classroom proceedings, she recruited Mr. Ihsan Ullah, a local exporter, to discuss international business. The seminar concluded on a high note with the celebratory awarding of ‘Top-of-Class’ designation to seminar participant, Ms. Abeera Ahmed, who most strategically competed to earn the top honor.

During her earlier visit, in the aftermath of the October 9 assault on 14-year-old Ms. Malala Yousafzai, Nancy and her NUST students conducted a tribute to Malala at NUST campus in support of Malala’s courageous championing of the right to education for girls. At the close of her second visit, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, USEFP Program Officer, coordinated a luncheon at USEFP on October 12, which brought together representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, USEFP, Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) and NUST. The meeting afforded a valuable networking opportunity for active and important organizational players in Islamabad.

“The exposure and insights I garnered as a resident of Islamabad over a combined 6-week grant period alone, illuminated far more of what the U.S. and Pakistan have in common than what they dispute. If there is any hope for improving relations between Pakistan and the U.S., this Pakistani cohort of students would surely represent one such manifestation of hope,”

says Fulbright Specialist Dr. Nancy Scannell, who recently visited Pakistan.Dr. Nancy Scannell, Visiting Fulbright Specialist.

Dr. Nancy conducts a workshop for NUST PhD students at Fulbright House Islamabad.

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About her experience in Pakistan, Dr. Nancy noted that the exposure and insights she garnered as a resident of Islamabad over a combined 6-week grant period alone, illuminated far more of what the U.S. and Pakistan have in common than what they dispute. Dr. Nancy was delighted to attend the Pre-Departure Orientation dinner of more than 100 Global UGRAD grantees at Serena Hotel on December 13. She spoke candidly with many of the awardees and was heartened by the enthusiasm of Pakistani students to meet their U.S. counterparts. She stated that if there is any hope for improving relations between Pakistan and the U.S., this Pakistani cohort of students would surely represent one such manifestation of hope. She thanked USEFP and NUST personnel - particularly Professor Haroon Rashid and Chief Teaching Assistant Rafay Mahmood, as well as the FSP staff in Washington D.C., particularly Margo Cunniffe - went out of their way to help her. She added that she could not have asked for better institutional affiliations. She extends her sincerest gratitude to all, and looks forward to invite Pakistani virtual guest speakers on skype to her U.S. students to foster communications between young college students of Pakistan and the U.S.

About Dr. Nancy Scannell

Dr. Nancy Scannell is a tenured Associate Professor of finance at the University of Illinois in the state capital city of Springfield, where she is affiliated with the International Studies and Women’s Studies Programs. Nancy earned her B.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Economics from, respectively Michigan State University and the University of Illinois, Chicago. She is a Faculty Associate at UofI Urbana REEEC and a Faculty Affiliate at University of Michigan’s William Davidson Institute International Executive Education program. Nancy possesses rudimentary knowledge of Arabic and Spanish languages. Locally, Nancy serves on the board of the Springfield Mayor’s Commission on International Visitors. On the international front, Nancy has traveled and worked in 65 countries. Reflective of her global sojourns, her research produces co-authorships with culturally-diverse international professors. Nancy serves on the Boards of the Clute Institute and the Journal of American Academy of Business Cambridge. She is a Malone Fellow in Arab and Islamic Studies and a Fellow of the Salzburg Global Seminar on Women and Economic Growth. Among other initiatives that advocate for advanced roles of women in the global marketplace, Nancy has held membership with The International Association of Feminist Economists (founding member of its European Division), and served as a mentor for the 2012 Women’s Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) Mentor program. A 6-time Fulbright awardee in Business/Economics and an International Research Exchanges Board (IREX) grantee, Nancy serves as a Fulbright Specialist Program peer reviewer in Business Administration and Economics disciplines.

Dream of Studying in America: Urdu VoA feature on Fulbright Pakistan

Voice of America Urdu service recently did a feature on Fulbright Pakistan. The article can be accessed at http://www.urduvoa.com/content/article/1449290.html

Fulbrighters’ successes:

Fulbrighter’s video at the Passion for Freedom London Festival 2012

Saulat Sausan’s video “To love is to let go?” is featured in 4th Passion for Freedom Festival in London. The video in which the artist calls herself as “a self-portrait of sorts” uses a confrontational (albeit visual) dialogue which she has with her displaced self.

Saulat is Masters of Fine Arts student at the Savannah College of Art & Design – Atlanta Campus, Georgia on Fulbright grant. Belonging to Karachi, Saulat did her Bachelors of Fine Arts from Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture.

“It highlights the fears, fixations, escapism and anxieties. It essentially represents a tussle with a dual identity, leading life in between two parallels and altogether incongruous worlds: The west and my home country of Pakistan.” – says Sausan.

Passion for Freedom is non partisan and voluntary organization

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gathering professionals working in arts and media. The annual celebration of Freedom takes place in a spacious, contemporary gallery next to Tate Modern. This time the annual festival took place in Unit24 Gallery in London’s South Bank. Thirty-seven artists from countries spanning the globe including Cuba, Pakistan, China, Poland, Afghanistan, UK, Italy and USA participated.

Fulbrighter wins grant for 11th European Conference on Computational Biology Conference in Switzerland

Fayyaz Minhas has been selected to present at the 11th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB), 9-12 September 2012 in Basel, Switzerland. He has also obtained a fellowship from the conference which covers his travel, accommodation, and registration fees. ECCB’12 - the European Conference on Computational Biology - is the key European computational biology event in 2012 uniting scientists working in a broad range of disciplines, including bioinformatics, computational biology, biology, medicine, and systems biology.

Fayyaz began Ph.D. study in Computer Science at Colorado State University, Fort Collins on a Fulbright grant in 2010. Belonging to Chakwal, Fayaz has completed his Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Islamabad (PIEAS), where he was serving in research teaching and capacity.

Hubert Humphrey Fellow from Pakistan becomes the 100,00th member of State Alumni

In November State Alumni celebrated the registration of its 100,000th member! Vardha Khalil of Pakistan, a Hubert Humphrey Fellow studying journalism at the University of Maryland, becomes the 100,000th person to join the website. She was featured on alumni Facebook page (www.facebook.com/statealumni). She joins other distinguished leaders around the world who have used their exchange experience to bring about change in their communities.

State Alumni website is pleased to provide this community with unique resources and opportunities. For details visit https://alumni.state.gov

Assistant Secretary ECA meets Pakistani UGRAD fellows

An initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State, the UGRAD program in Pakistan is an extension of successful global exchange program established by Congress in 1992 under the Freedom Support Act for students from Eurasia and Central Asia. The

one-semester program for undergraduates was launched in fall of 2010 with its first cohort of approximately 50 participants. Since the program began in 2010, 500 grantees have participated. These fellowships are fully funded including travel, boarding, lodging, stipend, health insurance and tuition fee for the entire period of study. All of the students are required to return to Pakistan to complete their Bachelor’s degrees.

All UGRAD fellows attend a welcome orientation at Washington, DC, organized by International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX). This year, Fall 2012 grantees from Pakistan got an opportunity to meet Assistant Secretary Ann Stock. Assistant Secretary Stock leads the Bureau of Educational

and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. She spoke to a combined group of the Pakistan UGRAD and the Eurasia and Central Asia UGRAD fellows on August 9, 2012.

Ms. Vardha Khalil - 100,000th State Alumna.

Assistant Secretary Ann Stock, ECA, meets Fall 2012 Global UGRAD fellows.

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A total of 200 participants received grants under Global Undergraduate Program (UGRAD) in Pakistan 2012-2013; 95 participants went in the fall 2012 semester, and the current group of 105 will be leaving for the U.S. in the first week of January 2013 to start in the spring semester. The selected students are going to approximately 50 different colleges and universities all over the U.S. including Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Idaho.

A Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) was organized by USEFP for these departing students at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad on December 13-14. The grantees were briefed about the program, visa regulations, American culture, U.S. higher education and campus life and adjusting to life as a new student in the United States. The highlight of the event was a formal send-off speech by U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson on Dec 14, who congratulated departing students. “I am proud of our student exchange programs here in Pakistan, which are the largest anywhere in the world and demonstrate the depth of our commitment to Pakistan’s young people,” said Ambassador Olson.

Departing UGRAD grantees pose for a group photo with USEFP Executive Director Rita Akhtar and Program staff at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.

“I am proud of our student

exchange programs here in Pakistan, which are the

largest anywhere in the world and demonstrate the depth of our commitment to

Pakistan’s young people,”

U.S. Ambassador Olson

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“The really exciting thing about this group of undergraduates,” said Ms. Rita Akhtar, Executive Director USEFP, “is that so many of these students come from remote or economically disadvantaged areas of Pakistan. The group includes 31 from Punjab, 25 from KP, 22 from Sindh, 17 from Gilgit-Baltistan, 4 from FATA, 5 from ICT, 7 from Balochistan, and 2 from AJK. Grantees come from a wide variety of disciplines, including humanities and social science subjects, engineering, basic sciences, law, art and design, economics, and business administration.”

Meet Balochistan’s first Rhodes Scholar in 40 years -Global UGRAD fellow from a remote village wins one of the world’s most prestigious awards

In a country where dreams are killed every passing minute, a young man from a remote village of Balochistan has apparently beaten the odds.

Rafiullah Kakar, 23, is all set to live “a dream come true”. He is the 2013 Rhodes Scholar for Pakistan. The Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University in UK, one of the most prestigious awards in the world, is given to one Pakistani every year since 1951.

Kakar does not belong to a feudal family. He grew up in one of the most hostile and backward regions of Pakistan and no one had gone to college in his family before him.

His transformation from a boy who did not learn Urdu until the seventh grade to a Rhodes Scholar is a story of hard work, family support, perseverance and the pursuit of personal ambition.

Rafiullah Kakar, 23, is all set to live “a dream come true”. He is the 2013 Rhodes Scholar for Pakistan.Read the full story at http://tribune.com.pk/story/475757/silver-lining-meet-balochistans-first-rhodes-scholar-in-40-years/

Mr. Kakar was also interviewed in one of the GEO TV’s highest TRP program ‘Capital Talk’ with Mr. Hamid Mir on December 5.

Global UGRAD students celebrate International Education Week (IEW)

To mark IEW, current Global UGRAD in Eurasia and Central Asia, Global UGRAD-Pakistan, and Muskie students shared their thoughts on what international education means to them. Here are a few:

The best part of being at an American university is the educational and cultural experience. America is said to be the land of opportunities. You get to know people from around the world and make friends. The people help you without even knowing you, without the distinction of religion and ethnicity. Professors are friendly, helpful, encouraging, and humble even after they have achieved so much in their field.

- Sarosh, Pakistan

Rafiullah Kakar, 23, is all set to live “a dream come true”. He is the 2013 Rhodes Scholar for Pakistan.

The most important aspect of International Education is it opens an ocean of endless opportunities. International exposure helps you work with people from different backgrounds and get ideas by sharing your views with them to help your own community.

– Anum, Pakistan

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If I could teach my host community only one thing about my home country, it would be about the life of a real person from Pakistan. I have been asked very interesting questions about Pakistan and I feel the reason that many do not know much about this region is because the interaction between citizens of both the countries is very limited. That is the aim of Global UGRAD, I feel, to give a human face to Pakistan. For people at Wilson College, I am that face.

– Seemal, Pakistan

Courtesy: IREX

Global UGRAD Pakistan Updates

Amreek Kataria, studying at Roanoake College, learned about American democracy first hand by volunteering at a Mitt Romney rally. At the rally, Amreek got the chance to shake Mr. Romney’s had and to also meet Virginia Senator, George Allen.

Amreek says, “I was so excited to attend an American rally. It was different from Pakistan. One of the interesting things which I found was that there were also kids in the rally and parents were explaining everything to their kids.

Anum Ahmed Tariq at Delta State University feels like she has learned a lot from her time in the US so far. “From the moment that I have come here, I have heard so many, ‘Please, Excuse me, Thank you, your welcome, I’m sorry,’ that in the beginning I couldn’t say so much thank you or smile that much at random people passing on the streets. It took me a while to adjust to that because in Pakistan, once we get friends or informal with someone, we do not tend to say these phrases.” Anum is worried her friends will think she is strange when she returns to Pakistan

My responsibility as a cultural ambassador is not to prove Americans that my culture is the best or to be convinced that their culture is the best, but to learn and understand the differences and appreciate the beauty of those differences.

- Varsha, Pakistan

I think educational exchanges have the power to unite and integrate two entirely diverse people on a shared platform. By such exchange, stereotypes crumble, bonds strengthen, friendship blooms, and trust develops.

- Wajid, Pakistan

Ammer meets Mr. Mitt Romney volunteering for rally.

Anum with her friends from Delta State university.

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with all these new phrases. She has also experienced the dark side of American food! “I think I have already gained some seven pounds. There are a lot of health and fitness options and classes available here. I joined Zumba Dancing classes, started going to the gym and walking trail. A friend of mine also loaned me her bike.”

Maha Yusuf, at the University of Mississippi recently gave a talk on Leadership, Service and Entrepreneurship for a class of 60 senior engineering students at the request of Dean Cheng. Since arriving in August, she has also been featured in the Daily Mississippian newspaper, signed a document of collaboration and joint research between her home university and Ole Miss, and joined the Ole Miss chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB). She is so impressed with the work of EWB that she wants to start a chapter at her university in Pakistan when she returns. She has already had preliminary talks with the Assistant Dean at Ole Miss about how to go about doing this. Maha says, “Three months have passed and one month is left. I do miss home and my family, but Ole Miss has become my second family whom I will miss every second when I go back.”

Agha Ali Haider Qizilbash hosted a large-scale Pakistan Night at the University of North Dakota in collaboration with a friend. The event included a presentation on Pakistani culture, a short film about Pakistan, an interactive quiz, a dance competition to Pakistani music, and food at the end. The event was attended by about 250 people, and Ali was particularly pleased by how much they enjoyed the

Pakistani food they made. “Everyone was coming again and again to the queue for chicken. So many people came to us and said it was the best chicken recipe and spiciest dish they had ever eaten, although we tried to keep it so less spicy compared to Pakistan. I personally remember eight people who came to me to ask the recipe for that. My friends loved it, now wherever I go and I meet someone who attended they always mention that it was a good night, the food was great and always have some questions about some or other thing and I gladly explain.”

Community members present for Farzana Shaheen’s country presentation in Terre-Haute Indiana were so interested and impressed by her that they invited her to come back for a second presentation. Farzana says, “First thing they were amazed to see me with an uncovered head. Their first question was, ‘Are you a Muslim?” I smiled and replied yes. They were so happy and amazed to see my religion like all religions of the world. They all were community people asking many questions about my life, my family and my country… They called me again for next week session. It was group discussion about me as a Muslim girl and how I spend my life. At the end of presentation it was like all people around me were surprised and amazed to know about my life, my culture and my people. It feels sometimes like there are tears in your eyes and a smile on your face to hear good compliments about your country. Though as a student I can’t do anything big for my

Maha with her fellow engineering students at Ole Miss chapter of EngineersWithout Borders, Mississippi.

Agha Ali presents the culture of Pakistan at the University of North Dakota.

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country, at least I was able to present good image of my country and my people. Letting them know about us that we are people like you. It’s just difference of culture.”

Khandad Khan and Amera Mazhar recently gave their country presentations at a very different venue – Lena Whitmore Elementary School in Moscow, Idaho. They presented separately to 5th graders and kindergarten students, and five of their teachers.

Khandad says, “I tried to make it an activity class, keeping in view the nature of a kid. I highlighted sports, dance, music, dresses and things that were interesting for kids. I showed them some of the pictures of beautiful and amazing places in Pakistan. I told them how we spent time during our school life. How our schools look like? Who paid for our tuition fee? And so many other aspects of Pakistani early class room environment. It was a wonderful experience to interact with American kids. They were very smart and were asking interesting and childish questions. Everyone paid attention and showed interest. They wore Pakistani costumes and other things, which I had displayed on the presentation table.” Khandad and Amera also had the chance to meet some of the students’ parents.

Khandad also gave a speech on Pakistani culture at the University of Idaho’s Toastmaster International Club. He volunteered to give an impromptu speech as part of their “Table Talkers” competition, and ended up winning first place. Khandad was very impressed with the Toastmaster format and reports that he would like to start something similar back in Pakistan.

Khandad is also continuing to make meaningful connections with American students and families in his host community. In his opinion, “One of the most interesting part of this program is friendship family. This is the best way to know how an American family spends their life. How they cooperate with each other.”

Khandad with the kindergarten students at Lena Whitmore Elementary School.

Khandad carves a pumpkin for Halloween with his host father.

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Teaching program builds bridges between U.S. and Pakistan – reports Greeley Tribune

In October, The Greeley Tribune, Colorado featured Pakistan’s Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) for Pakistanis as follows:

Ask any teacher in Greeley, Weld County or even Colorado what it’s like to teach, and they’ll likely tell you schools are under funded, with limited resources and in need of technology. The pay is bad, the hours are long and the class sizes are too big.

It’s the truth compared to most states. Colorado is fifth from last in the country for funding K-12 education, and most Weld schools are in the bottom Colorado districts in funding.

But talk to 18 teachers from Pakistan who have been in Greeley the last six weeks and they’ll tell you something different about Greeley-Evans School District 6, where they’ve been helping as part of the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program at the University of Northern Colorado.

“There is a big difference with strategies between our country and here,” said Irum Butt, who is doing her field experience at Chappelow K-8 Magnet School. “You have so much technology here. Half our teaching energy is wasting in just getting ready to teach.”

Of course, it’s all relative.

In Pakistan, class sizes can be as large as 120, some schools have no heat or electricity, students pay for all of their own books and other school equipment, and Internet is limited to the school’s principal.

Rafia Abdulkarim said the best thing about U.S. schools was their warmth.

“It is very open at my area,” she said, “a very cold area.”

TEA began bringing teachers to the United States from other countries in 2006 to develop their expertise in their subject areas, promote and improve secondary education around the world and enhance their knowledge of the U.S. In 2011, the U.S. Department of State worked with the U.S. Educational Foundation in Pakistan to expand to a separate program for Pakistan educators. UNC and the University of California, Chico are the only two universities hosting the teachers. The Pakistani teachers attend classes at UNC and apply what they learn in classrooms around the area. They also take part in several community events and activities, and this year, they are providing community service for seniors at the Greeley Place.

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Butt said she was overwhelmed at the amount of technology and small class sizes the teachers have.“These Promethium boards are amazing,” she said. “We only have white boards, and only a few. Many classrooms still only have green boards.”

Promethium boards are large interactive, touch screens that connect to a computer. They replace chalkboards and dry erase boards. Most District 6 classrooms have them. She has learned new ways to teach her students and change the image ofAmericans in Pakistan.Butt brought audio recorded questions from her students about the United States. Linda Cleres, a seventh grad e teacher at Chappelow who is Butt’s host teacher, had her students record the answers. Butt said the answers Cleres’ students had were interesting.

“What comes to your mind when you hear the word Pakistan? They wanted to know,” Butt said. “Most of the students thought it was part of Iraq or Afghanistan. Most didn’t realize Pakistan was its own country.”

Butt, too, had to answer some tough questions about her country, which included putting to rest the myth that they worship cows and goats. Butt explained that feed animals in Pakistan are similar to cats and dogs here. Children get attached to them as they are raised. But they are still raised for meat.

Mostly, the women said they learned new ways to teach and engage their students — even small things such as decorations — that they hope they can use in the future when they return home.

“I hate to say it this way, but our rooms in Pakistan are like a torture cell,” Butt said. “We can’t put things on our walls and make the rooms inviting. The teachers rotate rooms, not the students, and the next teacher might not like what I put on the walls, so they are just bare.”

There was one thing Butt and Abdulkarim said was identical between the two countries.

“I feel the spirit of the passion is the same for the teachers,” Butt said.”We all have a passion for teaching.” Abdulkarim said everything else is long-range.

“But we can take and modify and create a difference,” she said. “We can create a vision that in the future we can have this for the others who come after us. We can make a change in the life of our students.”

Everyone connected to the program said the best experience of all was creating positive images.“Having them here has been amazing,” Cleres said. “It has opened the eyes of my students to a whole other part of the world. They have a real person from Pakistan that has stood before them. They know her name. They’ve looked into her eyes, and they know her.”

“Just the things I came here with,” Butt said. “I have already changed them to positive.”

“We have deconstructed the stereotypes,” Abdulkarim said. “Mixing with people, you realize we are all humans with feelings.”

Courtesy: Greeley Tribune

http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/2703760-113/butt-pakistan-students-teachers

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USEFP launches traveling GRE workshops

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and other standardized tests can be a major obstacle for students who want to apply for a Fulbright scholarship or pursue Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral programs on their own in the U.S. Lack of information about preparation resources and guidance holds back many a talented students. USEFP has launched an initiative to inform, motivate and assist students of public sector universities /colleges in preparing and taking admission tests: SAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and TOEFL.

In a trail run in March and April 2012, USEFP ran workshops and conducted diagnostic for the GRE at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). As a result, 3 of students, who participated, ended up winning Fulbright PhD grant while 5 of them secured admission internationally.

This program includes:

• Meeting with heads of the institutions to explain the purpose and various phases of this initiative. • Donation of a set of test preparation books for the library. • A general seminar about USEFP, Fulbright scholarships, information about USEFP’s free advising services and a general orientation on the Admission Tests. • Free workshops of 6 -7 hours for students who are motivated and serious about taking the tests. • Free diagnostic tests for workshop attendees to gauge their preparedness for the test. • Assistance in subsidizing the test fee for students who participate in the workshop, score high on the diagnostic test and are financially distressed.

Since September, more than 2,500 students in 23 universities located in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Taxila, Attock, Havelian, Mansehra, Faisalabad, Lahore and Sargodha have attended the test orientations, 30 test preparation book sets have been donated and about 130 students have attended the GRE condensed workshops. Similar activities are planned for colleges and universities throughout Pakistan.

For more information contact Mr. Zafar Baig at [email protected].

Mr. Zafar Baig, Principal Adviser Test Preparation, USEFP hands over test preparation kit to VC, GCU Lahore, Prof Dr. M. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman.

Students and junior faculty attend GRE orientation seminar at the University of Sargodha.

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Community College Initiative grants rise from 60 to 90

Good News: The number of grants for the Community College Initiative Program (CCI) has been increased from 60 to 90 this year. This will make the 2013 batch the largest ever from Pakistan. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, CCI supports Pakistani young professionals (with 2-year Bachelors degree and less than 10 years work experience) at accredited U.S. community colleges for one year of non-degree study in the following fields:

o Agricultureo Applied Engineeringo Business Management and Administrationo Mediao Tourism and Hospitality Managemento Early Childhood Education

With more than 800 applications under review for the 2013 batch, interviews are planned in 2nd week of Jan.

For details visit: http://www.usefpakistan.org/View.cfm?Page=CommunityCollege&Section=Programs&Tab=Programs

Journalist Exchange Program extended for another year

USEFP is pleased to share that State Department funded Journalist Exchange program, which initially was launched for three years has been extended for another year. Expect to see the new program announcement soon in print media.

Participants, under the U.S. Pakistan Professional Partnership Program for Journalists, are placed in relevant, reputable, legally-recognized U.S. organizations where they gain hands-on experience with the journalism profession in the U.S. The four to six week program provides the opportunity to establish relationships with U.S. professional counterparts for on-going collaboration. For details visit http://www.usefpakistan.org/View.cfm?Page=Journalism&Section=Programs&Tab=Programs

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USEFP celebrates International Education Week (IEW)

USEFP celebrated International Education Week (IEW) this year with a multitude of events and activities across Pakistan. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

USEFP’s three advising centers in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, organized multiple information sessions for undergraduate applicants, graduate applicants and school representatives. A concurrent online virtual college fair hosted by the U.S. Department of State drew in a record number of users online from the South Asia Region.

Some highlights:

GIKI MUN (Topi, KPK): On Nov 9-11, a Model United Nations event was organized by the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) in district Swabi, KPK, in partnership with USEFP. The event encouraged youth discourse and debate; USEFP educational advisers were on hand to address student inquiries about U.S. higher education and scholarships.

International Islamic University (IIU) MUN: On Nov. 18, IIU organized a Model United Nations session with all-female organizers and participants. USEFP sponsored and held information session at the event.

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Alumni College Fairs: Hosted in Lahore and Karachi, college fairs attracted hundreds of interested students and a record number of U.S. embassy volunteers representing their U.S. alma maters.

Counselor Networking: Counselor networking sessions were hosted in all three offices. The sessions gave USEFP’s Educational Advisers an opportunity to interact with local school representatives and identify areas of possible collaboration.

Karachi Consulate representatives included: Mr. Michael Dodman, Consul General; Mr. Richard Silver, Press Officer; Mr. Richard Silver, Press Officer; Ms. Sander Corina, Public Affairs Officer; Ms. Layla Tarar, Visa Consul; Mr. Zed Tarar, Visa Consul; Mr. Ryan Aiken, Visa Consul, Mr. Zia Ahmed, Visa Consul ; Ms. Kara Babrowski, Visa Consul; and Ms. Kristin Haworth, Cultural Affairs Officer.

Lahore Consulate representatives included: Ms. Gail Spence, USAID Officer; Ms. Dionandrea Shorts, Political Officer; Ms. Emilia Adams, Cultural Affairs Officer; Mr. Frank Talluto, Economic Officer; Mr. Mark Snider, Counselor Officer; and Ms. Brinelle Ellis, Public Affairs Officer.

Radio shows on U.S. Higher Education: USEFP Karachi and the U.S. Consulate on a special FM89 feature show.

Graduate Applicant Event: On Nov 16, graduate applicants were hosted at Islamabad to encourage students benefit from advising recourses. Ms. Kathy Schalow, Deputy Public Affairs Officer and Chair USEFP Board was the chief guest.

Karachi school counselors with USEFP advisers. Lahore school counselors attend a USEFP workshop.

IEW College Fair Karachi.IEW College Fair Lahore.

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More than 1100 attend Back to School College Fair

A record 58 U.S. institutions were represented at USEFP’s ‘Back to School’ College Fair on Sept 16. More than 38 American Embassy Officers represented their alma maters at the event held at Serena Hotel in Islamabad. Similar events were held in Lahore and Karachi as part of IEW. However, in Islamabad, the event was held in September to help students meet winter application deadlines. More than 1,100 students, parents, working professionals, and school representatives attended to learn

about U.S. admissions criteria, campus life, visa approval, and cultural adjustment.

American volunteers were thrilled with a chance to interact with such a large number of talented students. Currently around Pakistani students 4,600 are studying in the U.S. and USEFP is dedicated to encouraging more students to apply to the U.S. each year.

“There are excellent academic opportunities for Pakistani students in the U.S. With so many universities, there really is a program for everyone. As long as students are willing to be realistic with their college choices and plan ahead, it is possible to get admission and even scholarships in the U.S.,” said Rita Akhtar, USEFP Executive Director.

USEFP’s EducationUSA Advising centers are located in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. Educational Advisers may be reached via phone (051-8431-300), web (www.usefpakistan.org), social media (www.facebook.com/USEFP), and email ([email protected]).

University representatives interacting with prospective students at the College Fair, Islamabad.

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Fisher College of Business visits the South Asian Youth Conference in Islamabad

USEFP assisted Mr. David W. Smith, Associate to the Dean of International Student Services at the Fisher College of Business (FCB) during his visit to Pakistan in November. He was here to recruit talented students for competitive graduate programs. His 5-day tour involved a packed schedule with visits to the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), the Lahore School of Economics (LSE), Forman Christian College (FCC), the National University of Science and Technology Business School (NUST/NBS), Bahria University, and Fatima Jinnah Women’s University.

The highlight of Dr. Smith’s visit was participation at the South Asian Youth Conference (SAYC) as a guest speaker and panelist. The SAYC event featured a young audience of more than 200 participants from 11 countries. Delegates gave presentations and held discussions on the topic of regional peace and sustainability. Mr. Smith was pleased with the mature questions posed to the panel. He shared that innovation often involves simple ideas with far-reaching impact and that students should seek to make a difference in their every day actions.

Mr. Smith was delighted with warmth and hospitality experienced in Pakistan. “I imagined it would be different, I am glad I visited and now look forward to visiting again. I would encourage my female colleagues to visit as well,” he said. He also discussed collaborative programs with institutional representatives and conducted interactive sessions with focused groups of students, going over the graduate admissions process in detail.

Prospective students are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Smith, who regularly uses his Facebook profile to answer international student inquiries. To learn more visit http://www.cob.ohio-state.edu/master or reach out to USEFP’s free educational advising services at www.usefpakistan.org.

Mr. Smith, Associate to the Dean of International Student Services at the Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University with NUST/

USEFP staff after outreach.

Mr. Smith takes questions from graduate students at in-house session at USEFP, Islamabad Office.

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U.S. Vice President greets a Pakistani student – Talha shares his exciting experience

M.Talha.Qureshi is an undergrad student of Political Science at Colorado State University-Pueblo. He recently met U.S. Vice President and this is how he shares his experience: I am here to share my personal experience of meeting the Vice President of the United States of America, Mr. Joe Biden during his visit to Pueblo, Colorado for the political campaign on November 3,2012. It was completely shocking for me to see the U.S. Vice President himself coming down to audiences to greet them individually, since this practice does not happen in my home country of Pakistan. And the best of all moments was when he came down towards me in the audience .I mentioned him that I am an international student from Pakistan and I am thankful to his government for allowing to me to be in America, and in reply he said, “We are extremely glad to have you in our country!”

From my perspective this is the true example of democracy where a Vice President himself comes down to general public and realizes their importance.

I had never imagined in my wildest dream that I will meet the Vice President of the United States of America, and he will treat me with such respect and dignity.

As a Pakistani I am proud to represent my country on international forums and will do all I can to take the name of my country Pakistan higher and higher and thank you Mr. Joe Biden for providing me with the opportunity to see you during your Vice Presidential address at Pueblo, Colorado.!

From Karachi, Talha went to the U.S. earlier on State Department funded YES Program (2006-07). Interestingly, his host family from YES program is sponsoring his Bachelors study in the U.S. He worked closely with educational advisers at USEFP Karachi office who guided him for undergraduate admission at the U.S.

USEFP encourages young alumni to study in the U.S.

USEFP’s Educational Advisers engage young alumni of various U.S. scholarship, exchange, and training programs in a number of ways. Students that have successfully completed exchange or study in the U.S. are in an ideal position to serve as youth ambassadors, share their experience and provide guidance to other prospective applicants. Also, many young alumni have a chance to set themselves apart and make strong prospective applicants for further study in the U.S. A few events are:

Talha shaking hand with Vice President of the United States,Mr. Joe Biden.

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On Nov. 10, over three hundred O/A Level, FSc, and Bachelors level students joined USEFP and the U.S. Embassy to celebrate the benefits of international education and cultural exchange worldwide at the National Library (Islamabad). Young Alumni of the Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) program shared their experiences while Laura Brown, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and Shazia Khan, Manager Fulbright Outreach and Educational Advising at USEFP encouraged students to consider various scholarship and exchange programs in the U.S. An hour long Q&A session covered information on the Global UGRAD program and the Fulbright Master and PhD level scholarships.

On Nov 15, Deputy Cultural Affairs Officer Mr. Robert Raines, Director of English Language Programs Ms. Joëlle Uzarskiand and English Programs Manager Mr. Abdul Majeed at the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan preside over one of the highlight IEW events at USEFP Islamabad office. The event featured 260 alumni, parents, and implementers of the English Access Microscholarship Program. The Access Program provides worldwide scholarships to talented 14-18 year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds for after-school English language classes. With demonstrated commitment and English language skills, alumni may be ideal candidates for further exchange programs or independent undergraduate applicants to the U.S.

On December 8, USEFP Advising and Program’s panel addressed inquiries during a Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) alumni reunion of more than 250 Global UGRAD Exchange program grantees at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad.

More than 300 students from different schools of Islamabad listen to presentations at National Library.

English Access Microscholarship Program alumni share their experience of learning English.

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9th Annual Fulbright and Humphrey Alumni Conference “Building a Tolerant Society Together”

The 9th Annual Fulbright and Humphrey Alumni Conference was held in Islamabad on Nov 9-11 at the HEC Auditorium. The conference brought together Fulbright and Humphrey Program alumni from all over Pakistan for discussion and academic presentations on the theme of “Building a Tolerant Society Together.”

“I believe that virtually every one of you is here because you found the United States a good country and Americans a decent and welcoming people. We are honored and grateful that this link between you and our country can serve you as individuals, and through you serve other Pakistanis as a force for good,”

- U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson

Ms. Rita Akhtar Executive Director USEFP welcomes U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson and Dr. Javaid Laghari, Chairman HEC at the conference.

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U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson was the chief guest at the inaugural session. Ms. Kathryn Schalow, Deputy Public Affairs Officer and Dr. Javaid Laghari, Chairman HEC, were also present at the inaugural session. “I believe that virtually every one of you is here because you found the United States a good country and Americans a decent and welcoming people. We are honored and grateful that this link between you and our country can serve you as individuals, and through you serve other Pakistanis as a force for good,” said U.S. Ambassador on the occasion.

In eight sessions over three days, the conference tackled topics such as: The Role of Mass Media in Fostering Tolerance and Mutual Understanding, Approaches to Promoting Peace and Tolerance in Society, Female Voices in Teaching Tolerance, Religious Tolerance and Learning to Live Together, Diversity Leads to Stability, and Challenges in Combating Militancy. Most sessions were chaired by Fulbright alumni serving as vice chancellors of Pakistan’s leading universities. A highlight was screening of a compelling documentary City of Parties by Fulbright alumna Ms. Haya Fatima Iqbal.

U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson addressing the inaugural session of the conference.

Alumni pose for a group photo with the chief guest, U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson during tea break.

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“The Fulbright Program operates in 151 countries. Since 2005, Pakistan has had one of the world’s largest Fulbright programs with nearly 1,500 selected so far. The Humphrey Program has also expanded with 35 professionals selected for 2013. Such large numbers mean that the Fulbright and Humphrey Alumni Associations have greater opportunities than ever before to make a difference, although the challenges are also huge,” said Ms. Rita Akhtar, Executive Director USEFP.

The Pakistan National Association of Fulbright Alumni (Pak-NAFA) and the Humphrey Alumni Association of Pakistan (HAAP) consist of nine active alumni chapters at Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, Jamshoro, Multan, Faisalabad, Gilgit, and Quetta. The conference also provided alumni an opportunity to discuss ways to strengthen and expand the local chapters. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, President Pak-NAFA, professor and principal Atta ur Rehman School of Applied Biosciences, NUST, led these discussions.

American Studies Conference: QAU and USEFP collaborate

The Area Study Center for Africa and North & South America at Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad (QAU) collaborated with USEFP to organize an American Studies Conference on Nov 6-7, dedicated to the memory of Professor James Reed. Held at the National Library in Islamabad, it aimed to foster academic development of American Studies in the fields of History, International Relations, English Literature, Area Studies, Comparative Studies, and Political Science. This conference was a brainchild of eminent Fulbright scholar Dr. James Reed, former president Massachusetts Fulbright Association and Fulbright Senior Specialist on American Studies.

Folk artist performs during dinner held at USEFP office on Nov 10.

Director Center of International Development, Ball State University, Dr. Kenneth Holland, vice chancellor of Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan, Dr. Najma Najam, and vice chancellor Sindh Madressatul Islam University,Karachi Dr. Muhammad Ali Sheikh listen to a

presentation.

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The conference was inaugurated by the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Richard Olson. The participants held discussions on the background and scope of American Studies around the world and in Pakistan, covering literature, popular culture, business, economics, international relations, and history. Vice chancellors, heads of departments, faculty members, and graduate students from across major universities of Pakistan attended.

Five representative from the Ball State University, Indiana (BSU) traveled to Pakistan to attend. These included Dr. Kenneth Holland, Director Center of International Development; Dr. Lawrence H. Gerstein, Director of Doctoral Training, and Director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies; Dr. Maria Staton, Assistant Professor, Department of English; Dr. David J. Roof, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Studies; and Dr. Elizabeth Agnew, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy. An MoU was signed between QAU and BSU to establish academic linkages that will include student and faculty exchange, collaborative research and seminars.

The event concluded with the address of Dr. Muhammad Yasinzai, Vice Chancellor Quaid-e-Azam University on Nov 7.

USEFP delegation visits Faisalabad and Lahore

On November 27, USEFP Executive Director and Director Alumni Affairs visited Faisalabad for alumni meeting at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Sciences, UAF and president Pak-NAFA Faisalabad chapter and Dr. Irfan Afzal, Asst. Professor - Dept. of Crop Physiology, UAF, and General Secretary Pak-NAFA Faisalabad Chapter facilitated this meeting.

Executive Director Ms. Rita Akhtar shared the news that USEFP proposed to establish an outreach center at UAF. Two recent returnees who went to University of Georgia, Atlanta on Fulbright Scholar grant in Agriculture, Dr. Shahid Mansoor (2010-2011) and Dr. Mazhar Abbas Rana (2011-2012) gave presentations on their post-doctoral experience in the U.S.

The delegation also met Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor, UAF and discussed setting up a USEFP advising outreach center for the students and scholars of the Faisalabad area. Dr. Iqrar assured USEFP of his full support.

The delegation also visited Lahore same week and held alumni meetings at Beaconhouse National University, National College of Arts, Forman Christian College University, and Lahore University of Management Sciences. Ms. Wajiha Rizvi, President Lahore Fulbright Alumni Chapter helped organize the visits. Members shared valuable suggestions, including having regional conferences, focusing on diverse academic disciplines. As a direct result of these conversations, USEFP has set side funds to sponsor academic activities. Alumni seeking sponsorship for academic conferences or meetings should contact Mr. Mazhar Awan at [email protected]

USEFP delegate comprising USEFP Executive Director and Director Alumni Affairs with Faisalabad chapter alumni at University of Agriculture Faisalabad.

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Obituary - Mr. Sadeed Iqbal Wahla

USEFP and Fulbright & Humphrey community is deeply saddened at the sudden demise of prominent alumnus, Mr. Saeed Iqbal Wahla. A Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow (2001-2002) at the Rutgers University in Trenton, New Jersey, Mr. Wahla passed away on his way to home from work on November 8.Survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter, he was 53 years old; and was serving the Secretary, Environmental Protection Department, Government of Punjab, Lahore. Earlier, he had served commissioner of Faisalabad and Gujranwala divisions.

He was an example of what the Fulbright & Humphrey programs deliver: outstanding people, trained to lead in their home countries after attending the educational institutions of the United States of America. USEFP sends sincere condolences to the family, the friends and the colleagues of Mr. Wahla.



Mr. Saeed Wahla (Late)

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SAT introduces new security requirementSAT has introduced new security requirements for testing. USEFP has heightened them below:

• Candidate must present their Admission tickets along with photo ID to enter the test center:All test takers in Pakistan must use valid passports as their ID (Identification documents). Without a valid passport you will not be admitted at the Test Center on your test date. (From March 2013, student photo is mandatory on admission ticket.)

• Standby Testing has been replaced by New Waitlist Status:Students who request testing after the deadline will have Waitlist Tickets. Waitlist candidate will only be seated if there is enough exam material available in conjunction with seating arrangements. Else, the exam fee will be refunded by contacting SAT- Collegeboard.

• Option to change test type, test date or test center cannot be made at the center on test date:It must be done online at least 14 days prior to the exam date. Candidates will be required to pay an additional fee for making changes. Printed your updated ticket and bring it with valid ID on test date.

Altogether, 411 candidates appeared for SAT exam during the months of October and November, 2012 at USEFP’s Islamabad and Lahore centers. SAT is offered six times a year and the upcoming test dates are December 02, 2012 and January 26, 2013.

GRE Subject Test - help you stand out from other graduate applicantsThe GRE Subject Tests are achievement tests that measure your knowledge of a particular field of study. The Subject Tests can help you stand out from other graduate applicants by emphasizing your knowledge and skill level in a specific area.GRE- Subject exam is available in eight different subjects and students of those subjects must pass the exam in order to complete their Post-graduate degree.

GRE-Subject exam is conducted three times a year at our USEFP Islamabad center, however, due to lesser registrations, this year it was only administered once in November in which 60 candidates appeared. The next exam date for GRE-Subject is April 20, 2013.

TOEFL at USEFP - Nocredit card or online application hassle!TOEFL examines a candidate’s ability to understand English. All USEFP centers offer TOEFL exam registrations for candidates who do not have a credit card or face problems applying online. TOEFL-iBT registration through USEFP centers requires you to bring:

1. A Bank draft in Pak. Rupees, equivalent to $160 in favor of “United States Education Foundation in Pakistan”. (Call your local USEFP centers to confirm the dollar rate before making the bank draft).2. Valid and original Passport.3. Book an appointment at USEFP center for registration.

All test takers in Pakistan must use valid passports as their ID (Identification documents). Without a valid passport you will not be admitted at the Test Center on your test date.

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During the months of September to November 676 candidates appeared at USEFP’s Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore centers.

USEFP now offers Market Technician Association/Chartered certification

For the first time USEFP administrated the new exam MTA/CMT at our Karachi center on Oct 20. The Chartered Market Technician (CMT) is a certification for technical analysts by the Market Technician’s Association (MTA). The purpose of conducting CMT at USEFP is to educate the financial community. This exam was administered on special request for a few students.

In future, USEFP will consider opening our centers for new exams to help candidates of Pakistan take advantage of all possible new administrations.

The Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification

The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is an independent organization of financial risk management practitioners and researchers. GARP opens gateway to applicant who wish to work for commercial banks, central banks, investment banks, asset management firms, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions.

USEFP has been administering FRM/ERP since 2009. GARP is held twice a year, USEFP-Karachi administered 50 candidates for FRM and ERP certifications on November 17. The next exam date for GARP is May 18, 2013.

Upcoming test schedules

TOEFL-iBT:• Dec 22, 2012• Jan 12, 2013• Jan 13, 2012• Jan 26, 2012

SAT:• Jan 26, 2013

Others:• Dec 02, 2012 L-SAT (USEFP Islamabad)• Dec 05, 2012 American Petroleum Institute (API) Exam (USEFP Lahore)• Dec 08, 2012 ACT (All USEFP Centers)• Dec 08, 2012 Certified Information System Auditor/Manager Exam (USEFP Lahore)

For appointments and general queries, please contact us at following numbers:

Islamabad Testing Department:

051-2272708, [email protected]

Karachi Testing Department:

021-35879760-59, [email protected]

Lahore Testing Department:

042-35762466, [email protected]



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