Arab News reports that the US Embassy in Riyadh is promoting study in the US on Saudi Radio. The Embassy’s outreach program is intended to inform potential students about the realities of study in the US, from choosing the right university to applying for their visas.

Saudi Radio hosts talk show on education
Hussam Al-Mayman | Arab News

RIYADH: Saudi Radio hosted yesterday members of the US Embassy’s Education Advising Office to speak on topics and programs to be discussed during International Education Week 2008, which begins tomorrow.

Karen Bauer, education adviser, and Hannah Draper, vice consul for education, were invited on the show to discuss the resources and services they provide. They also provided listeners with details of scheduled events for the week.

The week, a joint initiative of the US departments of State and Education, is part of the US efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study in the US.
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