(Photo: Department of State/U.S. Consulate General Medan)
Medan – Today, the U.S. government opened a new EducationUSA Advice Center in Medan, bringing the number of Education USA Advice Centers to seven in six cities across Indonesia. The Muhammadiyah Sumatra Utara University (UMSU) EducationUSA Center provides comprehensive and objective advising services to Indonesian students from all over Sumatra who wish to pursue higher education in the United States. Like all of his EducationUSA centers in Indonesia, this new facility is open to the public and all services will be provided free of charge.
U.S. Consul in Sumatra Bernard Ouadan served as master of ceremonies for the grand opening, which was attended by UMSU President Agusani, representatives of the North Sumatra Education Authority, and representatives of the First Region Higher Education Services Agency (LLDikti).
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of the EducationUSA Center in Medan, further expanding our support efforts in Sumatra to coincide with the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the United States and Indonesia,” said Consul Ouadan. said. “Through this partnership with UMSU, we aim to provide students in Medan and across Sumatra with the resources and guidance they need to access world-class educational opportunities in the United States.”
Following the center's opening, an information session about EducationUSA was held at the UMSU auditorium, attended by approximately 100 education professionals from North Sumatra.
“We are very pleased to be part of the EducationUSA Center in Medan. This partnership will provide our students with access to an international-level education and prepare them to compete in a global world. This is in line with our university's vision and mission,” said UMSU President Professor Agusani.
By promoting mutual understanding and academic excellence, the center aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Indonesia.
EducationUSA offers free advice services to international students to help them navigate the five steps to studying in the United States: research schools, identify financial aid opportunities, complete your application, obtain your student visa, and prepare to depart. Provide resources and tools. With more than 4,700 accredited higher education institutions in the United States, EducationUSA advisors help students narrow down their options, define priorities, and plan their college careers. Currently, there are seven of his EducationUSA Advice Centers in Indonesia, including Banda Aceh, Medan, Jakarta, Surabaya, Malang, and Makassar.
For more information about EducationUSA or studying in the United States, please visit www.educationusa.state.gov.
For more information about the new UMSU Advising Center, please contact TanjayaC@state.gov or +62811652748.
Visit the U.S. Embassy's social media to learn about the five services provided by EducationUSA Centers: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6dVMikrP5b/