Having a feel of U.S. at Chennai school

Updated on: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

‘Experience America' showcases the rich diversity of American culture, society and its people as well as the close friendship between the U.S. and India, said Bryan W. Dalton, acting Consul General, U.S. Consulate in Chennai.

Mr. Dalton was delivering the key-note address of ‘Experience America,' a programme organised by the U.S. Consulate in association with the Alpha Group of Educational Institutions here on Tuesday.

The U.S Consulate's educational resources, including those of American library and the U.S-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), were showcased in ‘Experience America'.

Apart from this, counselling sessions on higher education in the U.S and students visas, screening of American documentaries, and competitions for school and university students were also organised. Students from more than 60 schools and colleges participated in the event.

G. Thiruvasagam, chief guest and Madras University Vice-Chancellor, said proactive measures were being taken to ensure that education is given top priority as an investment for the future. “Education at the State and Central level is undergoing a massive change into a dynamic structure that responds to the demands of the 21st century,” he added.

Mr. Dalton launched ‘Info U.S.A' Club at the Alpha Matriculation Higher Secondary School, West CIT Nagar. It is the first such club to be introduced in educational institutions in South India, which will serve as a platform to highlight US-India partnership through a variety of programmes. P.W.C. Davidar, Principal Secretary, Information Technology and Energy participated in the valedictory function.

Having a feel of U.S. at Chennai school

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