Sri Lanka

1
Sri Lanka

• Presented by
• Nelum Senadira
• Student Adviser
• US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission

2
What attracts them to the U.S.?

• Academic excellence
• Financial aid
• Initial Contact
• Support services
• Flexibility /choice/ variety
• Internships

3
The System

• Compulsory schooling
• State funded education
• English taught as a second language
• Public, private, international schools
• 13 State universities
• Professional institutions

4
Special characteristics of SLKN students

• Outstanding students.
• Students with diverse backgrounds.
• Committed motivated students.

5
Concerns Comforts

• Getting originals of all documents....authenticati
  ons?
  
• Application fee waived?
• Matching to the U.S. system evaluations?

• Visas relatively easy for genuine applicants.
• Financial aid / employment on-campus
• Feel welcome