American Corner Bitola

The American Corner program is sponsored worldwide by the U.S. Department of State. American Corner Bitola is a partnership between the U.S. Embassy in Macedonia and the Center for Culture.  The purpose of the Corner is to provide free information to the general public about the United States through books, magazines, DVDs, and complimentary access to the Internet. The Corner also hosts a wide variety of events: such as cultural programs and guest lectures from U.S. Embassy Officials, Fulbright Scholars, US Alumni, also Video Showings, Clubs and many other activities.  The American Corner in Bitola is a comprehensive EducationUSA advising center with a very talented adviser serving both international students and the U.S. higher education community.  The center hosts a Competitive College Club for talented students from Bitola.  Macedonia is also the recipient of the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program which supports the application costs very talented, economically disadvantaged students.

Services

Student Memberships
Audience: International Students
One-on-One Advising
Audience: International Students
Advising by Appointments
Audience: International Students
Drop-In Advising
Audience: International Students
Group Presentations/ Sessions
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
DVDs/ Videos
Audience: International Students
Library Hours
Audience: International Students
English Language Courses
Audience: International Students
Credential Attestation
Audience: International Students
Maintain a College Catalogue Library
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Maintain a Media Library (DVD/ CD/ VHS)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize U.S. Higher Ed Orientation Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Participate in College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host DVCs for U.S. Higher Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host Online Chat / Webinar Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist with Virtual Student Interviews
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Foreign Language Interpretation Services
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Arrange International Alumni Activities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Information on Local Government and Foundation Scholarships
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Verify the Recognition / Certification/ Accreditation of Local Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Connect U.S. institutions with Possible Partner Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Administer/ Assist with U.S. Study Abroad Programs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals

Events

Financial Aid

Alfred University
Apply by:
May 15, 2023
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Apply by:
May 1
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Apply by:
August 1, 2023

Special Programs

Competitive College Club
Description: The Competitive College Club (CCC) is a cohort advising program that guides students through a full range of activities related to U.S. application preparation, including school selection, test preparation, essay writing, English book discussion groups, volunteer and community service projects, and overall preparation for U.S. higher education. In Macedonia, economically disadvantaged students are also able to apply for the Opportunity Funds Program which assists students with the up-front costs of application to the U.S., as well as visa and travel costs once they are accepted to a U.S. higher education institution with full funding.

Walk-in Address

American Corner Bitola
Center for Culture, Shirok Sokak bb
7000 Bitola
Macedonia

Mailing Address

American Corner Bitola
Center for Culture, Shirok Sokak bb
7000 Bitola
Macedonia

Center Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00-20:00
Tuesday: 9:00-20:00
Wednesday: 9:00-20:00
Thursday: 9:00-20:00
Friday: 9:00-20:00
Saturday: 10:00-13:00

Phone

+ 389 47 203 326