Aiswarya Mondal and others during the seminar in Kohima on
February 13.
- DIMAPUR — The US
Consulate General Kolkata, YRG Care and Nagaland University (NU) jointly
organised a seminar on “Experience America: Educational opportunities in the US
and enhancing student mobility in northeast” on February 13 at NU, Kohima
campus, Meriema.
- An update from the university stated that the event
witnessed participation from over 300 students representing Alder College,
Model Christian College, Don Bosco College, State College of Teacher Education
and various departments of the university.
- Prof. Lungsang Zeliang, placement officer at Nagaland
University, chaired the seminar and delivered the opening remarks, wherein he
encouraging students to explore opportunities for higher education in the US,
while Prof. GT Thong, pro vice chancellor of Nagaland University, Kohima
campus, highlighted the vast academic and scholarship opportunities in the US,
emphasising the importance of innovation and individuality in the American
education system.
- It stated that Aiswarya Mondal, English language and program
manager at US Consulate General Kolkata, introduced the “Experience America”
initiative, which aims to bridge knowledge gaps, support student applications
and foster bilateral academic collaboration.
- A virtual orientation session was conducted by Jayatee Barai
and Megha Roy Chatterjee, US Embassy officials, by providing valuable insights
into US government exchange programmes, scholarships, application processes and
professional courses.
- Additionally, Sadhya Krishnan from YRG Care, discussed the
low representation of northeast students in global education and the need to
create greater awareness and structured support for studying abroad.
- The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by
Metsizolie Medoze, deputy registrar of Nagaland University, Kohima campus,
marking a significant step toward enhancing international academic mobility for
students from Nagaland and the northeast region.
