The department of ESS organized a talk on " Why not America for higher education?" on July 10, 2005. The speaker, Dr. David Ludden, a Professor of the University of Pennsylvania presented a very informative discussion about the scope, advantages and disadvantages, and educational, financial and visa requirements for higher education in the USA. The chairperson of the ESS department, Dr. Anwarul Hoque, several faculty members of the department and a number of BU students were present.