US University Fair at ISD

On Wednesday, February 28, students in Grades 9-12 had the chance to speak to North American universities on the ISD Campus.

The following universities were in attendance:

1. Western University, Ontario, Canada
2. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida
3. New York Institute of Technology, New York
4. University of Texas Arlington
5. University of Northern Iowa
6. University of South Dakota

At a university fair, high school students can learn about specific university requirements, top-ranked majors at each university, and steps they can begin to take in high school to apply. Aside from admissions, students can ask university representatives specifics about on-campus housing, peer support, international programs and recent news related to the visa process. Some suggested questions students can consider asking include:

• Do academic advisors understand the specific needs of international students?
• What is it like to live on campus?
• Does the university help international students find affordable accommodation near campus?
• What takes place during international student orientation?
• Does the campus provide a buddy or peer mentor system so incoming international students can connect with other students?