"These events help prospective international students learn how U.S. colleges and universities differ. As part of their recruitment efforts, some U.S. colleges and universities send representatives abroad to meet with prospective international students at education fairs.
These events give students and families the opportunity to learn about both the U.S. higher education system in general and about specific colleges and universities, says Alfred Boll, branch chief for EducationUSA, a global network of international student advising centers supported by the U.S. Department of State." …