U.S. Embassy Kolonia hosts SUNY Stony Brook Associate Dean for Educational Advisor Training and High School Visits

U.S. Embassy, Kolonia

March 28, 2023

The Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy Kolonia warmly welcomed State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook’s Dr. Yu-wan Wang to Kolonia on Monday. Dr. Wang provided a full day of instruction to student advisors from Pohnpei high schools and College of Micronesia-FSM. She shared information on key topics such as the college application process, how students can write their personal essays, and the importance of student career services. She ended the program with a mock “student college fair” to facilitate learning.

Charge d’affaires Alissa Bibb, who joined the advisors for lunch, learned from the advisors about student interests and the challenges they face in attending school in the United States. She said:

“Education Advisors can play a key role in students’ lives and make a difference for their future paths. We’re pleased to host this training, as well as provide a new full-time State Department funded EducationUSA advisor based at COM, who once hired will provide support and training for all students from the FSM who want to explore higher education in the United States.”

EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories and can be found at https://educationusa.state.gov

Dr. Wang will continue her trip by visiting with high school students tomorrow to provide guidance for students interested in studying in the United States and will finish her visit with a meeting with COM-FSM’s President.