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On April 12 2017, US Consul General Grace W. Shelton visited Habib University accompanied by a delegation from the US Consulate Karachi.<\/p>\n

Habib University President Wasif A. Rizvi led the Consul General on a guided tour of the campus, explaining how each space functions to enhance student learning, collaboration, and interaction with faculty. After the campus tour, Ms. Shelton met with students followed by a presentation on the University delivered by President Rizvi.<\/p>\n

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\nIn her interactive discussion with students, the Consul General inquired about their decision to attend Habib, the impact of an interdisciplinary liberal arts education, and their goals for the future. Ms. Shelton talked about the importance of global academic exchange to citizen diplomacy. She spoke about how \u201cpeople-to-people ties\u201d are crucial for \u201cincreasing understanding,\u201d and noted that Habib\u2019s study abroad opportunities are key in providing such connections.<\/p>\n

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President Rizvi discussed Habib University\u2019s aims of becoming an international platform that facilitates direct engagement with people and ideas from around the world. At Habib, he explained, students are encouraged to foster a spirit of transnational inquiry because a critically engaged global perspective is needed in a growingly divisive world.<\/p>\n

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The director of public affairs at the US Consulate General Karachi discussed opportunities for Habib University students to apply to the Fulbright program after graduation or professional training programs that the Consulate facilitates.<\/p>\n

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Having attended a private liberal arts university herself, Ms. Shelton spoke highly of Habib University\u2019s program. Speaking about breadth of study and the flexibility Habib offers students, she said, \u201cin America, going to college is a time of discovery and growth. Offering advice to students, she said \u201cmake adjustments to find the right path for yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On April 12 2017, US Consul General Grace W. Shelton visited Habib University accompanied by a delegation from the US Consulate Karachi. Habib University President Wasif A. Rizvi led the Consul General on a guided tour of the campus, explaining how each space functions to enhance student learning, collaboration, and interaction with faculty. After the<\/p>\n

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