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US Embassy promotes education and culture at an International Fair

November 17 2009

Public Affairs Section participated on the II Annual International Fair for Culture and Education reaching out more than 1500 students from high school and university levels. The stand shared with the Centro Cultural Costarricense- Norteamericano was one of the most visited by students seeking for information on exchanges opportunities, scholarships and language experience in the U.S. This fair was organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Deputy Evita Arguedas.

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