Program and Event

Bon Voyage – Lao scholarship winners prepare for life in the United States

A group photo with Ambassador Huso and orientation participants

Public Affairs Officer Amy Archibald talks about American culture and values

On May 28, 2009, U.S. Embassy Laos launched a two-day predeparture orientation session for Lao students who will be travelling to the United States on U.S. government-sponsored scholarships. The undergraduate scholarship winners (UGRAD), Fulbright scholars, and Humphrey Fellow learned about life in the U.S., classroom expectations, and how to be Lao ambassadors while studying abroad. Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond delivered introductory remarks and congratulated the students on their achievements. At the end of the program, Ambassador Huso sent the able pupils off with a speech of goodwill and encouragement.

Current U.S. university students Faye Haymond and Natalie Huso spoke on student life in the U.S. and provided a real-life perspective on preparing for examinations and assignments at a university. Alumni from last year’s undergraduate scholarship class returned to brief their fellow students on how to manage the transition from Laos to the United States…and back.

2009-2010 Scholarship winners:

Humphrey

Phetdala Phoumalavong

Fulbright

Amphaphone Sayasenh
Chandavone Vongxay
Malikhone Morakoth

UGRAD

Valaphone Sisouvong
Dalivonh Thongsavanh
Khounkham Seebounhouang
Vilaxay Inthasoum
Manilak Soubhannakham
Phouthamaly Sengphaathith 
Anan Bouapha
Ladda  Sitthisack
Ammala Phetsavanh