The role of educational cooperation as a pillar for the further development of Greek-American relations was at the center of the discussion organized by the American College of Greece in the American capital
The role of educational cooperation as a pillar for the further development of Greek-American relations was at the center of the discussion organized by the American College of Greece in the American capital. The event was held under the auspices of the Greek Embassy in Washington as part of the university’s 100th anniversary celebrations.
“At a time when Greek-American relations are stronger than ever, the discussion aimed to support the efforts of the US and Greek governments to strengthen bilateral cooperation through educational partnerships and the cultivation of ties between civil society,” noted in the university announcement.
The US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Erica Olson, emphasized that the US government supports student exchange programs, as they empower students and help develop deeper international ties. In fact, he noted that our country is the ninth most popular academic destination for American students who choose to study abroad. At the same time, Greece ranks eighth in the EU in terms of the number of students it sends to study in the USA.
From her side, the Ambassador of Greece to the USA, Alexandra Papadopoulou, he noted that education is at the heart of Greek civilization and culture, as it is valued as the key that opens the door to personal and economic development. She added that educational partnerships and exchanges can help people come together and shared her personal example. In fact, she also referred to her personal experience, noting that when she first came to the USA with a Fulbright scholarship, she felt like “Alice in Wonderland”.
In his greeting, the President of the Board of Directors of the American College of Greece, former US Ambassador to Greece, Daniel Smith, noted that the university “is more than a pillar of American education. It plays a vital role in promoting growth and innovation.”
In the subsection “the role of education as a pillar of development”, the President of the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce, Nikolaos Bakatselos, pointed out the need for further development of technological skills. As he pointed out, within the next seven years Greece will have a shortage of 7,500 professionals in the technology sector. Therefore, he estimated that this need can be met through a focus on technology education and STEM education.
Source: Skai
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