CCI Program Information Session

CCI Program Information Session

Publish Date: 
Thursday, January 19, 2023

The Department of English and Humanities, ULAB, arranged an Information Session on the CCI Program offered by the US Department of State on January 19, 2023, titled, “CCI Program: Your Opportunity to Build an International Network.” Facilitated by Ms. Khadija Rubaiyat Tasmia, Assistant Director, English Zone, and CCI Alumna, this session focused on giving the students information about the Community College Initiative Program, to encourage them to apply for it.

The session started with Ms. Arifa Ghani Rahman, Head, Department of English and Humanities, ULAB, introducing Ms. Tasmia, following which the facilitator discussed what the CCI Program is, the five pillars of the program, the opportunities that CCI Program students and alumni receive, and how to fill up the application form. Ms. Tasmia began with what the CCI Program is and gave the students an understanding of how community colleges work in the US, and what activities the program includes to help their students give back to their communities. Following this, she discussed the five pillars of the program which extended to a discussion on the fields of study that the program offers, as well as the benefits and international networking opportunities that alumni receive. Ms. Tasmia also shared details on the application process where she mentioned some of the common mistakes that applicants make, shared tips on how to connect their ideas and goals to the five pillars in the application, and also gave the students ideas on how the selection process works and what to expect at the interview if they get selected.

Additionally, Ms. Tasmia also showed the students some important websites, such as the website of the US Embassy in Bangladesh, so that they can use them during the application process.

At the end of the workshop, students had the opportunity to ask questions and share their concerns, following which, Ms. Rahman shared some tips and words of encouragement, bringing the session to a conclusion.

Report by Ereti Rhidil Rahman (193013068)