Ms. Amina Eddouaouda presentation during DevFest '16 "Study in the USA and Exchange Programs".

1. Cultural Affairs Office
U.S. Mission to Algeria
Study in the USA and Exchange Programs

2. Introduction – Who We Are
Amina Eddouaouda
Alumni Coordinator/Educational
Advisor
U.S. Embassy Algiers

3. Outline of Presentation
1. Graduate/Undergraduate
Education in the U.S.
2. Applying to Study in the U.S.
3. Other Embassy Programing

4. Introduction - Differences
 Choice
 Cost
 Application Process
 Is studying in the U.S.
right for you ?

5. Choice: A Wealth of Diversity!
 Nearly 5000 post-
secondary institutions in
United States
 Over 1,700 post-
secondary institutions
offer graduate degrees

6. Choice: Types of Higher
Education
Community
Colleges
2 year associate degree
Community based
Lower tuition
Transfer/articulation
agreements
Public
Universities
Subsidized by state
taxpayers
Lower cost for residents
Large research
institutions
Private
Universities
Funded by endowments,
tuition, grants and gifts
Tuition the same for
everyone
Usually smaller; may be
religiously affiliated or single
sex
May focus on particular
discipline or area

7. Choice: Types of Graduate
Degrees
Academic
Masters
MA or MS
One or two years
Thesis/
No thesis option
Can lead to
Ph.D. Program
Professional
Masters
MBA, JD, M. Arch.
1-3 years
Structured Course of
Study
Terminal Degrees
Doctoral
Programs
Ph.D. Ed.D. D.BA.,
JSD
5-8 Years
Advanced
Coursework
Dissertation and
Comprehensive
Exam

8. Cost: University Costs – 1 year
Finances Cost
Tuition $8,000- $35,000
Room/board $4,000- $10,000
Books/supplies $400- $1,000
Health Insurance $500- $1,000
Personal Expenses $1,200- $3,000
Travel to USA $1,200+
______________
Total $15,000- $50,000+
Self-funded, Scholarship, Work-Study

9. Cost: How do U.S. Students
Pay?
 Students borrow money
 40 million students
 Owe $1.2 Trillion USD
 119,390,867,792,522 Algerian Dinar
 GDP of Algeria is 0.21 Trillion USD
 Borrow Money from Banks or U.S.
Gov.

10. Cost: Can I get Financial Aid
 United States
• Institutions you are applying to
• Foundations, professional
associations, corporations
• Partial Funding possible in some
cases
• Full funding difficult
• Scholarships may only cover
tuition

11. Are There Any Other Education
Options?
 Community College (Associate
Degrees)
 Over 1,100 Community Colleges
 Two Year Associate Degrees
 Advantages:
 Lower Costs
 MUCH easier application process compared to four year
programs

12. What about Non-Degree Programs?
 English as a Second Language
 Over 400 educational institutions offer ESL
programs
 Range from highly academic to casual and part
time.
 Advantages:
 Shorter time frame (5 weeks – Several Months)
 Lower costs ($2,000-$3,000+ and travel costs)

13. Application: Understand the
Requirements
 Strong English language
skills
 Tests
 Good GPA (Notes)
 Adequate financing

14. …And your Personal Goals
What . . .
 career do you want to pursue?
 employment prospects are in
your home country?
 degrees and qualifications are
required to realize these goals?

15. Application: Assemble Parts
r
Essay
Recommendation
s
Application
Fee
Test
Score
s
Application
form
Transcripts

16. Application: Tests!
 Designed to assess your
aptitude
 Will be required by most
programs
 Designed to assess
English language skill
 Required for all non-
native speakers of
English
GRE/SAT TOEFL

17. Student F1 Visa
 Receive an I-20 from a
accredited school
 Fill in DS160 online
 Make appointment online
through VisaPoint
 Pay fees
 Interview at
Embassy/Consulate
For complete instructions, visit the
U.S. Embassy-Algiers Website at
http://algiers.usembassy.gov/visas.html

18. How We Can Help!
 College counseling and advice
 Specialized Info Sessions
 Bulletins, handouts, and education
publications
 Competitive College Club
 Webinars/Virtual College Fair
 Email: EducationUSA-Algiers@state.gov
www.EducationUSA.state.gov

19. If You Want to Study in the USA
Book 2
Download for free at:
http://www.education
usa.info/pdf/study/en
glish2.pdf
Download for free at:
http://www.educationu
sa.info/pdf/study/frenc
h2.pdf

20. Your five steps to study in the
U.S.

21. Exchange Program Opportunities
The U.S.
Embassy,
Algiers
sponsors
over 40
unique
exchange
programs for
Algerians.
 Short-term and long-term scholarship opportunities
 Available in a variety of fields and at different stages in
your education
 Applications and more information available on the website
http://algiers.usembassy.gov/academic_exchanges.html

22. The Fulbright Program
 Fully-funded Masters degree program
 The Deadline is beginning of June
 Applicants must:
 Have completed their undergraduate degree, with
an equivalent to a B.A. degree
 Strong English skills
 Have TOEFL and GRE Scores

23. Tips for Successful Applications
 Start Early – it takes months!
 Don’t plagiarize; find your own voice
 Complete every aspect of the application
 Consider the essays carefully; they are looked
at closely and tell your story

24. American Cultural Center Algeria
• Free cultural and information resource center for those interested in English and
American culture.
• Access to over 2,000 fiction and non-fiction books, including specialized
reference publications.
• Access to computers with free internet access and electronic books, journals,
magazines, and newspapers.
• The ACCA hosts regular events including, speakers, book discussions, movies,
and English language conversation groups.
• Open Sunday through Wednesday, 9am-3pm
• US Embassy, Algiers
• Contact: Algiers_ACCA@state.gov 48 hours ahead of first visit

25. Thank You!
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