Claflin University to host Recruitment Reception in Trinidad and Tobago

Some of the best and brightest students at Claflin University come from other countries. In fact, Claflin is the higher education institution of choice for students from 16 different countries.

Among Claflin University graduates from Trinidad and Tobago is 2008 valedictorian Ms. Kimberly Revas.

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has been fertile recruiting ground for Claflin, including the valedictorian of the 2008 class, Kimberly Revas, who is now employed with Citigroup. With that in mind, First Lady Alice Carson Tisdale, director of the Claflin University Honors College, thought the basketball team’s invitation to Trinidad and Tobago to participate in a tournament provided the perfect opportunity to visit the country and further cultivate the university’s relationship with the students there.

Members of the Office of Admissions will join Mrs. Tisdale and other Claflin University staff, students and alumni to host a Recruitment Reception on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott in the heart of Port of Spain in Trinidad.

“For many years, our University and the Honors College have been very successful in recruiting, nurturing and graduating a steady stream of students with extraordinary achievements and talents from Trinidad and Tobago,” Mrs. Tisdale said. “These students have enriched the educational experience for all of us here at Claflin, and we have empowered them to become confident, visionary leaders for the world. We take great pride in educating students prepared to compete in a global society.”

University representatives will be available to answer questions and provide information on scholarship opportunities, admissions requirements, athletics, and other student opportunities to prospective students interested in Claflin for future classes. Trinidad and Tobago students interested in applying to Claflin University are invited to bring with them an official high school transcript, letters of recommendation, and recent SAT or ACT scores to this reception.

Current Claflin students and alumni will be on hand to share their experiences at Claflin. Alumni attending include Trinidadian Letticia Ramlal, a 2004 graduate and current Advanced Research Coordinator at the University.

“Claflin University has prepared me to be a leader and to be able to serve in a multicultural, global and technological society,” Ramlal said.

Keisha Glen, a 2005 graduate of Claflin, described Claflin as the best thing that has ever happened to her. She is employed by Morgan Stanley.

“The opportunities at Claflin were priceless,” she said. “I received individual attention and faculty mentorship. I learned to pull my own weight.”

Claflin University students in attendance from Trinidad and Tobago will include Petrina Phillips, Cindi Lewis, Sean Woodham and Maurissa Charles.

The Office of Admissions frequently takes its admission efforts on the road, holding recruitment receptions and working in conjunction with high schools throughout South Carolina. However, this is the first recruitment reception held abroad.

“Promoting the wonderful opportunities at Claflin University to prospective students is the foundation of what we do everyday,” said Mr. Anthony Brooks, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management. “Having a chance to personally work with international students and their families in their own environment is a terrific opportunity for us. We want to continue the tradition of attracting the best and brightest students internationally, nationally, statewide and locally.”