By coming here to United States on Global UGRAD Student Exchange Program, it offered many activities for me. This program does not only provide you academic exchange but also a cultural exchange. It offered me cultural activities, community services and also to be a Cultural Ambassador for Pakistan to promote mutual understanding between the people of Pakistan and the people of United States.
Country Presentation is definitely the main highlight of this program. I gave almost two major presentations at Bennett College, Greensboro, North Carolina and the other one in Blowing Rock Conference Center North Carolina which was a part of my Mountain Trip. The remaining two were just my hands-on experiences about coming here and my life so far at St. Williams Church, Philadelphia, PA and First Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg, FL. Every presentation that I gave had a positive feedback and people loved the culture and traditions that we Pakistani follow.
I presented Pakistani Dessert (Gulab Jaman), my traditional dress, Pakistan songs and some handicrafts to support my presentation. I would like to share some interesting facts that were part of my presentation that illustrated the positive snapshot of Pakistan.
Country Presentation is definitely the main highlight of this program. I gave almost two major presentations at Bennett College, Greensboro, North Carolina and the other one in Blowing Rock Conference Center North Carolina which was a part of my Mountain Trip. The remaining two were just my hands-on experiences about coming here and my life so far at St. Williams Church, Philadelphia, PA and First Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg, FL. Every presentation that I gave had a positive feedback and people loved the culture and traditions that we Pakistani follow.
I presented Pakistani Dessert (Gulab Jaman), my traditional dress, Pakistan songs and some handicrafts to support my presentation. I would like to share some interesting facts that were part of my presentation that illustrated the positive snapshot of Pakistan.
- Adul Sattar Edhi-Guinness World Record Holder for offering the largest ambulatory services in Pakistan. He won a Nobel Peace Prize and UNESCO Award. For more information you can log on: www.edhifoundation.com
- Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy-1st Pakistani Oscar Winner for he documentary "Saving Faces" which portrays the picture of battered women in Pakistan.
- Siachen Glacier-2nd Largest glacier in non-polar areas of the world. It is guarded by Pakistan Army.
- Arfa Karim (Late)- World's Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at 9 years old. Died on January 14, 2012 due to a cardiac arrest.
- Indus Blind Dolphins-Found only in River Indus of Pakistan.
- Gwader Port- World's Largest Deep Sea Port.
- Albert Football used in London Olympics 2012 were manufactured in Pakistan. Almost 80% of the soccer balls around the world are manufactured here.
- Famous peaks in Pakistan include: K-2 2nd highest of the world, and Nanga Parbat being the 9th Highest peak of the world.
These were some of the facts that just surprised everyone about how beautiful Pakistan is and how people are progressing. Some of my friends already want to visit Lahore. :)
I hope you are thrilled about it too.
P.S. Will try to upload my entire presentation very soon.
I hope you are thrilled about it too.
P.S. Will try to upload my entire presentation very soon.
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