The US consulate is organize Experience America,` an
event to showcase the U.S. Consulate`s educational resources jointly with the
Alpha Group of Institutions in the city on July 27. Corinna Ybarra Arnold,
Consul for Cultural Affairs, U.S. Consulate General, Chennai, announced this in
a press meet on friday. The programme is to be held at Alpha Matriculation
Higher Secondary
School, West CIT Nagar. The programme aims at
creating awareness among the students about higher education in the U.S.,
educational resources, including American Library, and student visas. Besides
screening of American documentaries, various competitions such as drawing,
poster and quiz, would be organised for school and college students, she said.
One of the
highlights of the programme will be a workshop on ‘Creative teaching and
problem solving methods` for students and teachers. It would be conducted by
Sam Micklus, an expert on creative school education.‘Know U.S. Club` would also
be inaugurated in Alpha
School and later extended
to other schools, she added.
Grace
George, Chairperson, Alpha Group of Institutions said the programme would
provide a platform for students to learn about global opportunities. Nearly 60
schools and colleges have registered so far for the event.
