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Polytechnic American Corner
Polytechnic American Corner was officially opened by the ambassador of the United States of American on 13 November 2006. It has about 100 registered non-university members.
The American Corner is open to
The general public
Students of Polytechnic
Polytechnic University Staff
Communities around Blantyre
Peace Corps
Southern Region as a whole
Opening hours
Mondays to Thursdays: 8:30 am to 11:30 and then 1:30pm to 4:30pm.
Fridays and Saturdays: 8:30 to 11:30
Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed
Programs
Access to a wide range of print and electronic materials on USA
Access to a public Internet facility at MK200.00 per 30 minutes
Provision of printing services at K10 per printed page.
Speaker programs
Internet trainings
Video shows
Meetings
Exhibits
Services Offered
Access to extensive advising resources for those wishing to study in the USA
Providing information on over 3500 accredited institutions of higher learning in the USA
Advice on planning education and career in the USA
Advice on how to finance U.S. education
Registration and study materials for standardized tests: TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT etc.
Field of study, guidance for undergraduate and graduate programs.