Opportunities for Student Athletes Highlighted at CUNA Conference Center

November 18, 2024, Basseterre, St. Kitts

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Tuesday, November 19, 2024: Opportunities for academic advancement for student athletes were at the forefront of discussions on Monday, November 18 at The Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CUNA) Conference Center.

Informative Session

The two-day session was hosted by representatives from the United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, in collaboration with the University of Indianapolis, targeting student athletes, their parents, coaches, and counselors.

Public Diplomacy Officer’s Remarks

Public Diplomacy Officer within the US Embassy, Ms. Tamara Shaya Hoffmann, shared, “We are excited to be here in St. Kitts and Nevis to talk about how we can unlock opportunities for student athletes. This is part of a program, as part of International Education Week, a partnership to foster cultural and educational opportunities between the United States and other cultures. We want more students from the Eastern Caribbean to come to the United States to learn more about their own leadership abilities and also learn how they can continue to grow as a person.”

Focal Speaker’s Remarks

Associate Athletic Director for Academics, University of Indianapolis, Ms. Andrea Walker, conveyed, “I am excited to be here today to share information with the coaches, counselors, student athletes, and their families about the dual admissions process into the United States; about how to become a student athlete and look for college scholarships. I will also be talking more about the different scholarship opportunities available to student athletes in the US. I’m here to really provide that insight and help you understand the resources that are available to make this opportunity come through.”

Next Stop: Nevis

The team will visit the sister isle of Nevis on Tuesday, November 19.

Conclusion

The session aimed to educate guidance counselors, coaches, and other influencers on how to navigate the admissions process and secure college scholarships for student athletes from the Eastern Caribbean.

FAQs

* Q: What was the main focus of the session?
A: The main focus was on opportunities for academic advancement for student athletes and how to navigate the admissions process and secure college scholarships.
* Q: Who were the key speakers?
A: Public Diplomacy Officer, Ms. Tamara Shaya Hoffmann, and Associate Athletic Director for Academics, University of Indianapolis, Ms. Andrea Walker.
* Q: What was the purpose of the session?
A: The session was part of International Education Week, a partnership to foster cultural and educational opportunities between the United States and other cultures, with the aim of promoting student exchanges and academic growth.