The Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States of America and Nepal, USEF-Nepal\/Fulbright Commission, has moved to a new location in Maharajgunj.<\/p>\n
After 20 years in Gyaneshwor, their new home boasts an auditorium, library, computer facilities, a certified testing center, and advising services for those considering study in the United States.<\/p>\n
During the event EducationUSA Nepal launched a new booklet and mobile application that help Nepali students get accurate information about study in the United States.<\/p>\n
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Speaking at the event, highlighted the importance of educational exchanges for both Nepali and American students.\u00a0 \u201cThe United States currently hosts 1.1 million international students \u2014 a record high.\u00a0 This year there are over 13,000 Nepali students enrolled in the United States, and we are looking forward to a new generation of young people contributing to the ever-growing network of people-to-people ties between the United States and Nepal.\u201d\u00a0 Ambassador Berry added, \u201cWe hope these students receive an outstanding education and return to contribute to a more stable, secure, and prosperous Nepal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Ram Saran Sapkota also echoed that educational exchanges add value to the bilateral ties of the two nations.<\/p>\n
In 1961 the Fulbright Commission was established by an agreement between the governments of the United States and Nepal to administer educational exchange programs in Nepal.<\/p>\n
Since 1961, nearly 700 Nepalis have gone to the United States and around 600 Americans have come to Nepal under programs administered by the Fulbright Commission.<\/p>\n
Stay tuned to NepaliSansar for more US Nepal News<\/a>!<\/p>\n Source:np.usembassy.gov<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States of America and Nepal, USEF-Nepal\/Fulbright Commission, has…<\/span><\/p>\n
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