Student Visa Workshop for Swiss Study Abroad Advisors

Vice Consul Boullioun (standing, center) and Public Affairs Officer Morimura (standing, right) discuss the process with a participant
Vice Consul Boullioun (standing, center) and Public Affairs Officer Morimura (standing, right) discuss the process with a participant

On Tuesday, March 22, The U.S. Embassy in Bern held a student visa information session for study abroad advisors from Swiss universities and higher education institutes. Public Affairs Officer Stephanie Morimura and Consular Officer Matthew Boullioun described Fulbright scholarship opportunities for Swiss students and scholars, and outlined the student visa application process.  The session also served as a networking opportunity for the 25 participants who represented institutions from German-, French- and Italian-language regions in Switzerland.