International Education Week

 

 

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK

16 – 20 November, 2009

 

ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY THE

MALAYSIAN-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE (MACEE)

 

Monday, 16 November:

 

10:30 – Noon: "U.S. Higher Education: How It Works and Why It's the Best Choice"

        

MACEE Executive Director, James Coffman, will provide an overview of the U.S.

higher education system, its structure, its particularities, its strengths, public vs. private

institutions, the issue of rankings, costs, the application process, and information on

financial assistance. The presentation will also describe the Community College option,

a cost-effective path to a Bachelor's Degree very popular with American students.

         Open to the public, and of particular interest to students, parents, school

         counselors, and educational administrators.

 

 

Tuesday, 17 November:

 

12:30 – 2:00     Luncheon for Malaysian alumni of U.S. Universities

 

         MACEE invites member of the American University Alumni of Malaysia (AUAM) for

         lunch at the MACEE office. Meet the Executive Director and MACEE staff, and learn

         more about MACEE's ongoing activities. There will be discussion on how Malaysian

         alumni and MACEE can work together to promote study in the U.S.

         By invitation only.

 

 

3:30 – 5:00: "Scholarship and Grant Possibilities Available Through MACEE"

 

         MACEE Executive Director, James Coffman, will explain the range of scholarships and

         grants available to Malaysians wishing to study and/or do research in the U.S. Funding

         is available for undergraduates, post-graduates, and post-doctoral professors and

researchers. Grant programs include Fulbright Student and Scholar grants, Hubert

Humphrey Fellowships, Foreign Language Teaching Assistantships (FLTA),

undergraduate exchange (UGRAD), International Leadership in Education Program

         (ILEP), Opportunity Grants, AMCHAM Scholarships, General Electric Foundation

         Scholarships, and East-West Center Scholarships.

         Open to the public, and of particular interest to students and professors.

 

Thursday, 19 November:

 

9:30 – 11:00: Digital Video Conference on the theme, "Internationalizing the University

Campus: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices"

 

         An invited audience of Malaysian education officials and administrators will participate

         in a discussion on internationalizing universities, joining American experts via video

         conference in Washington, DC, and Ohio. American experts include officials of the U.S.

         State Department, the Institute for International Education, American University, and

         Ohio University.

         By invitation only.

 

 

3:30 – 5:00:    "Rock Hard Apps: How to Put Together a Solid Application for U.S.

         Universities"

 

         Presenter Jay Getz will provide a practical presentation on how to present yourself in the

         best way to gain admission to universities. He will give valuable tips on the do's and

         don't's of filling out your applications and writing personal essays.

         Open to the public, and of particular interest to those planning to apply soon to

         universities.

 

 

Friday, 20 November:

 

3:00 – 4:30:    "How to Get Into Harvard University"

 

         Harvard alumnus Nathaniel Tan and MACEE Executive Director James Coffman will

         provide practical insight and advice on what it takes to gain admission to Harvard.

         All those intending to apply to Harvard are strongly urged to attend this workshop. It

         will be a great occasion to ask all those questions you may have!

         Open to students interested in applying to Harvard, and their parents.

 

 

 

All activities will be held at the MACEE office at:

 

         18^th Floor, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak

         200, Jalan Bukit Bintang

         Kuala Lumpur 55100

         Tel: 2166 8878

         Web site: www.macee.org.my