Global exposure, job opportunities and skill development are some of the reasons cited by students who want to study overseas.
Many of these factors were elaborated on at The Hindu Education Plus International Education Fair (EPIEF) which was inaugurated on Saturday at Taj Coromandel. Over 50 universities from across the globe are participating in the two-day fair.
Visa counsellors and officials from universities answered queries from students and parents. Dhishna Kidambi, who plans to pursue Liberal Arts in the U.S.A., felt it was important to leave one’s comfort zone.
“It offers a chance to experiment and learn life from a fresh perspective,” she said.
Kanika Marwaha, from the University of Warwick, said India has a long way to go in terms of higher education.
“If India encourages research methodologies and skill-based learning, we’d be in a better place,” she said.
British Council IELTS is the official examination partner while Radio One is the radio partner.
Thomas Cook is the official Forex and travel partner, while Silk Air/Singapore Airlines is the airline partner.
“If India encourages research methodologies and skill-based learning, we’d be in a better place.”
