"Our students are the future of Kuwait ."

The Cultural Counselor, Cultural Attaches, and the Cultural Office staff are pleased to offer our services to you throughout your studies in the United States and Canada . We encourage you to utilize the many resources available to you at your university and in this office in meeting your educational objectives.

As you embark on your educational adventure, we remind you that you are ambassadors, representing your values, your country and your family.

We invite you to use this student page to communicate with each other and this office. Share your experiences so the path may be clearer for those who follow. Consult our website frequently for updates on scholarship rules and regulations, changes in U.S. Law including immigration regulations and other pertinent announcements. Always remember that we are here to support and assist you as you meet the many challenges ahead.

What students are saying:

The journey started in Jan.2nd 1999 when I moved to the United States to pursue my graduate education. A great deal of "new" daily-life activities was there for me to learn and do at my new little place (Laundry, Ironing, Cooking and Mopping to name a few), along with the struggle to keep up with those exceptionally competitive fellow graduate students (native and non-native ones) at the university. Days passed by, and before I knew it, I have begun to enjoy every single aspect of my life in America.

Due to the countless life experiences and the excellent advances in science and technology in the States, I would not have chosen to do my graduate work in any place other than here. Having completed my Masters Degree in 2001 from Lehigh University with a cumulative GPA of 3.94. In 2002 I was admitted to the doctoral program at Lehigh University where I am currently. The title of my Ph.D. dissertation is "Mathematical Modeling of Microchemical Systems". My dissertation defense is scheduled (enshalla) 5 days from the time these lines were written.

Khaled A. Alfadhel , PhD. Candidate, Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University, PA

I was born in the U.S. for a Kuwaiti father and an Italian mother. I speak four languages: Arabic, Italian, English and German. I received my Bachelor degree in civil engineering from Kuwait University and my Master of Science degree from Oregon State University . As a Middle Eastern female, being away from my home and family made my life in the US not as simple as I expected. Nevertheless, I do believe that there is always a way when there is a will. With the continuous support from my family, friends and beloved husband, I am more able to prevail over any difficulties that I might face along my way. Praying and having faith in God are my weapons against depression and loneliness.

My motivation is to accomplish my ambition and return home with my PhD. degree. To achieve my goal, I had to overcome several obstacles and work my way through many problems. In the process, I made sure to gain further knowledge by observing and learning from my surrounding and experiences in the U.S. I have met so many wonderful people during my stay in the US that had a great impact on my personality and helped me look at things from so many different perspectives. Living in the US made me appreciate all small things that I use to take for granted.

Anwar Al-ibrahim, PhD. Candidate, civil engineering , North Carolina State University, NC