Mangaluru: Expert P U College, Valachil hosted a talk by Prof Dr Satheesh Aradhyula, Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Arizona, USA in continuation of its tradition of arranging an interface between achievers and students.

Sensing the keenness of students in pursuing their higher studies abroad, Prof. Aradhyula delivered a panoptic lecture on the topic 'Learning Abroad' and provided first-hand information on how to go about it. After highlighting the unique features of the academia in the United States, he enlisted the advantages enjoyed by the students as well as their responsibilities.

In the interactive session held thereafter, Prof Dr Aradhyula also answered the queries posed by students on various topics like admission procedure; preparing for exams like SAT, ACT, GRE, TOFELE and IELTS; means of availing Financial Aid, choosing the right university/course, fee structure and so on.

Prof Narendra L Nayak, Chairman of Expert Educational and Charitable Foundation welcomed Prof Aradhyula while Ankush N Nayak, Alumnus of Expert P U College introduced him to the audience.

Ushaprabha N Nayak, Secretary and Correspondent of Expert Educational & Charitable Foundation, Ustad Rafique Khan, Trustee, Expert Educational & Charitable Foundation, Prof. Dr. N. K. Vijayan, Principal of Expert P U College, Valachil, N Gurudutt, Vice Principal, Expert P U College, Valachil, Santhosh Prabhu, Physics Faculty and Programme Director graced the occasion.

Pruthvi U V Chemistry Faculty welcomed the august gathering and compered the programme while Sharana Kariappa, President, Student Council proposed the formal vote of thanks.