International Education Week has been celebrated around the world November 16-20, 2020. To help celebrate this event, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe hosted online sessions and presentations with a range of educational organizations including American Councils, EducationUSA, American Spaces, University of Central Asia, and American University of Central Asia. Each organization introduced their programs, provided information on educational opportunities, and answered questions from attendees. International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of an effort to prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. Exchanges are critical to developing mutual understanding and respect between nations.

All of the virtual sessions and presentations were Live on American Space Dushanbe page and recorded sessions are available on YouTube page

U.S. Government-Sponsored Programs

• UGRAD Program – Parvina Adylova, Cultural Affairs Assistant, U.S Embassy Dushanbe, Nilufar Bobojonova, Alisher Siddiqov, UGRAD Program Alumni
• Humphrey Program – Parvina Adylova, Cultural Affairs Assistant, U.S. Embassy Dushanbe
• The U.S. – Central Asia Education Foundation (US-CAEF) Recruitment Process and Fellowship specifics
• Programs for English Language Teachers – U.S. Embassy’s English Language Team and Program Alumni
• The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Recruitment Process and Fellowship Specifics – Farangisi Hotami, FLEX Program Coordinator and Jace Livingston, American Councils Executive Director
• TechWomen Program – Anzurat Kasimova, Natalya Tyudina, Zevar Davlatmamadova, TechWomen Program Alumni
• TechGirls Program – Parvina Adylova, Cultural Affairs Assistant, U.S. Embassy Dushanbe and Program Alumni
• Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Programs – Mahmud Naimov, U.S. Embassy Dushanbe and SUSI Program Alumni

Applying to U.S. Universities

• EducationUSA Tajikistan: Overview and General 5 Steps to U.S. Studies – Anisa Hojieva, EducationUSA Advisor
• How to Choose a Major – Darren Thies, Information Officer, U.S. Embassy Dushanbe
• Finance your studies in USA –  Anisa Hojieva, EducationUSA Advisor and Alexa Urostegui, EducationUSA Intern
• U.S. Graduate School Application Process – Anisa Hojieva, EducationUSA Advisor, University of Colorado, Denver
• Essay Writing Tips – Linda Chu, English Language Fellow
• Benefits of 2+2 Program in USA – Anisa Hojieva, EducationUSA Advisor and Bunker Hill Community College

Miscellaneous

• Opening Ceremony – Alexander Noppe, Cultural Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy Dushanbe
• Virtual American Arts – Dance Company MAWU
• Virtual Tour of U.S. Universities – Alexander Noppe, Cultural Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy Dushanbe