Every year, over 27, 000 Canadian students head south of the border in pursuit of higher education. This was reflected at this year's Study and Go Abroad Fair 2012, held September 21-22, which showcased dozens of American universities The fair, held annually at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and at other cities across the country, describes itself as “Canada’s Largest International University and Student Travel Expo”.
This year the Consulate’s Public Affairs Officer, Scott Walker, spoke to a crowd of high school guidance counselors on post-secondary education in the U.S. The presentation clarified common Canadian misconceptions about schools in the U.S., such as the differences between American colleges and universities. In addition, the Consulate hosted an information booth, aimed at addressing general inquires upon U.S. education. The booth had a constant flow of visitors, ranging from high school and university students to adults thinking about studying abroad or asking on behalf of their children.
This year the Consulate’s Public Affairs Officer, Scott Walker, spoke to a crowd of high school guidance counselors on post-secondary education in the U.S. The presentation clarified common Canadian misconceptions about schools in the U.S., such as the differences between American colleges and universities. In addition, the Consulate hosted an information booth, aimed at addressing general inquires upon U.S. education. The booth had a constant flow of visitors, ranging from high school and university students to adults thinking about studying abroad or asking on behalf of their children.
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High school students pick up fact sheets and fill out surveys on U.S. education at the Study and Go Abroad Fair 2012 held in Toronto September 21-22. |
The information resources were provided by Education USA – a global network of over 400 advising centers, administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.
