U.S.A. For Students

Here are some answers to questions that you might have about U.S.A. For Students. We have compiled this list from questions that you have previously directed to us. If you have more inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will respond to your questions via email and post them here as well.

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General

What is U.S.A. For Students?
U.S.A. For Students is an education fair organized by alumni and current students of universities and colleges in America. We are doing this for two reasons: (a) to share with you our experience of education in America beyond what is provided in admission brochures and booklets and (b) to prepare incoming students for their initial experience in America.
Who is invited?
Basically, anyone who is interested in studying in the United States or just want to know more about education there. We have first-hand information because we’ve been through the nervousness about moving to a foreign country, the panic of studying with the mat-sallehs and even the pain of leaving our moms and dads and the precious roti canai and nasi lemak. Everyone is welcome! The more the merrier!
How do I be a part of this event?
Simply come! June 14, 2008 at Dewan San Choon - Wisma MCA. More information about the venue can be obtained here. A special treat would be given to attendees who register online!
Do I have to pay an entrance fee?
No! This event is FREE! We are doing this pro-bono, meaning free-of-charge.

Facilitators

Thank you very much for volunteering to be a facilitator for your alma mater/university. We really appreciate your help. This FAQ should help you have a clearer picture of the event and also how to go about preparing for it.

Will there be a briefing session for facilitators before the event?
YES. There is a briefing session scheduled on June 3, 2008 at 2:00pm. The venue would be a room on the 3rd floor of Wisma MCA. Directionals signs will be posted to where the briefing session is set up. Since some of you might be working or might have a schedule conflict with the timing of this briefing session, we do not require you to attend it but certainly do appreciate it if you can make it. We will constantly update all facilitators via email.
How much time commitment do I have to put in as a facilitator?
Basically, 1 full day on June 14, 2008, and perhaps a few of hours before June 14 to prepare some decorations or other material for your booth. You and your fellow exhibitors for your school will be responsible for decorating your booth and providing brochures or media aids for the attendees.
What is the size of the booth? (UPDATED)
It will be 3x3 meters, with height of 2.5m. You can use double-sided tape or any form of tape, but no nail please.
What time should I be there at Wisma MCA?
Wisma MCA will be open on Friday from 2:00PM - 6:00PM for set up, though the air conditioner will be turned off. On Saturday morning, please be there by 8:00AM. The air conditioner will be turned on till 6:00PM.
What should I wear on that day?
There is no specific dress code. We would advise that you do not wear shorts or slippers/flip-flops but strongly encourage that you put on your university wear. Please be neat.
Who will be visiting the booth that I am manning?
All the attendees, which we estimate will come to a few thousand people for the whole day. The crowd would mostly consist of high school students, teachers, parents, college students, students in preparatory programs etc.
Will I be provided food?
Yes, McDonalds will be providing food on that day.
Should we decorate our booth? (UPDATED)
Yes. You are strongly encouraged to decorate your booth. It will definitely bring up the atmosphere. You should try to hang out some stuff that is related to your university, be it t-shirt, pendant, postcard, photos, or anything that showcases the university. You can ask your friends who are still in US, to write some of their personal experience and paste it at your booth for attendees to read too! You'll get RM30 (per university) for reimbursement, if you show us the receipt on that day.
Should all facilitators register in the website? (UPDATED)
Yes. Your registration will help us in preparing name tag for you. Registration only takes a couple of minutes at the registration page. Lunch is only served to those who have registered at our website.
Is there Internet connection? (UPDATED)
There will be wireless internet connection available on that day. Facilitators will be given an information slip on how to connect to the internet on that day. Each university is allocated 1 username and password for your internet.
Do we need to jot down the name of people who visit our booth?
We would request that you do so, so that it will help us in showcasing your university how many students have actually visited your booth.
How many people are we expecting to attend the event?
Based on previous years statistics, we are targeting a minimum of 5,000 attendees. There were students who flew in from Sarawak, Penang, Singapore etc last year. A big favor that you could do for us would be to help us spread the words around.
What is the objective of this event?
Through the event, we hope that students better plan and make informed decisions prior to furthering their studies at U.S. universities and colleges and to create greater awareness of US tertiary education. All of you have studied in US, and hence, you will be the best person to share with fellow Malaysians who intend to follow your foot step.
What time can I go home?
Essentially, you can start packing up at 4:00pm. So, once you are done packing up your stuff, you may leave. Thanks a lot for volunteering. Hopefully, it creates greater awareness for your university.
Will there be any briefing on event day? (UPDATED)
There will be a briefing at 9:30am, so make sure that you are there at 8am to set up your booth and be ready for briefing at 9:30am.
Why some booth have 2 universities? (UPDATED)
As some of the universities would be represented by 1 or 2 people only, and to ensure that you can take "time off" to go washroom and won't be too lonely, we decide to combine a few booths with 2 universities. Don't worry. This year, each university will have a table (1m width and 50cm wide and 76cm in height).
Where can I park my vehicle and how much would it cost? (UPDATED)
Facilitators can park their vehIcles and Wisma MCA. Parking charges would be RM5 per day. To be eligible for this rate, you would need to bring your parking ticket to be stamped at the MACEE booth.
Will there be an electric socket at the booth for me to plug in my electronic devices such as a laptop? (UPDATED)
Yes. However, each booth will only have 1 electric socket. If you have multiple devices that you would need to plug in, please bring an extension cord/power strip.
If I have more question, what should I do?
Please drop us us an email!