| Subject | "Popular Destinations for Studying Abroad" |
| Academic Year | 2023-24 |
| Event Date | 8th July, 2023 |
| Seminar Coordinator | Prof. Sarojini Lohot |
| Speakers From | Ms. Dilpreet Kaur & Mr. Puneet Thakur Azent Overseas Education |
| Time | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Zoom Webinar Reg. Link | https://tinyurl.com/3jup8z36 |
| Attended by students | 5th Year |
| Number of attendees (students) | 40 |
The aim was to create awareness among students about the process of application and issues while pursuing Masters’ degree overseas.
Seminar content:
- Why Overseas Education
- Overview of Scholarships
- Study Abroad Information; Country Wise
- Destination Matrix; Course details and Fee structure
- Selection of Courses and University
- Application process
Minutes of the Seminar
Mr. Puneet Thakur Started the session with the question –‘Why Overseas Education?’ He explained various global career opportunities. Also talked about quality of education abroad and pointed out that there are not as many universities of quality postgraduate education in India. There is the competitive edge and university abroad helps to acquire new skills.
He also talked about ‘Student Life Abroad’ and gave an ‘Overview of Scholarships’. He mentioned that based on merit, scholarships are given by universities abroad to the foreign students grading
Students were told about Campus Entry & competitive exams to appear namely GRE, TOEFL, IELTS etc and which country needs which of these exams qualification.
Requirements of admissions of different universities of different countries like USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Singapore, New Zealand etc. was explained.
Students were also told about work opportunities & part time jobs for students was explained in detail.
‘Destination Matrix’ having course details and fee structure of different countries. Cost of education, Fees, Living expenses was described.
When the Masters course is finished, various countries give practical training opportunities. The duration of this varies as per countries. Also after the training process completes, how to get the permanent work permit was explained thro’ a matrix.
She explained about End to End support will be provided by them.
She also explained the fair they organize where they Conduct Meet & Interact with top universities aboard, Virtual Tour of popular Universities, before the students decide where to apply.
Students asked questions regarding scholarships that were explained by Ms. Dilpreet Kaur
