Top 5 reasons why participating in a virtual education fair can be a win-win for you

By Sanjhi Agarwal

While I understand the times are tough and you’ve probably got a lot on your mind, but let’s take a little pause and make the best of what’s available, and possible. As working people, or aspiring students or parents of kids with a career waiting to take shape, let’s put this quarantine to its best use. If you or any of your known has been planning to study abroad, but have stepped back due to the ongoing unrest in the world, you’re in for good news.

Yes, of course, there are travel restrictions across the world and with an ongoing lockdown, there isn’t much you think can be done, but thankfully, you can still keep moving towards that dream — by attending a virtual education fair. And let me tell you the five reasons why attending a virtual fair can be a crucial step towards this study abroad journey.

1. Consult from the comfort of your home

There is no need to risk your health and travel to any venue location. All you need is to install a simple app on your mobile phone or laptop and you’re ready to go. The app is available for free on the play store and is easy to use. If you’ve registered for one of the virtual education fairs, you’ll be provided with a special link to attend the session so you can log in when your slot is due and participate.

Stay home, stay safe, while still being able to talk to your desired universities!

2. Pre-qualification saves your time

I would take the opportunity to mention that we have some of the best international education specialists working with us at IDP, who are well-experienced and trained. When you register for the virtual education fair, they help you find the right country and course choices for you before a slot is provided.

This pre-counselling is absolutely free and saves a lot of your time and confusion.

3. One-on-one interaction with university representatives

Just like a physical event, you get to interact with the representatives of your desired universities or institutions one-on-one. This is a dedicated slot where you can discuss your course options, internship opportunities, and post-work rights. It’s a great chance to ask any questions that you may have regarding your career path.

All the university reps are friendly and eager to respond to your queries, so relax, you are in good hands.

4. It’s free. No registration or consultation fee

None of the virtual education fairs by IDP cost a thing. So, if you were planning to study abroad in the next intake, you can ask the institution reps about the status. If you are still in a stage where you’re deciding what to do, you can discuss your queries and make an informed decision later.

It’s a win-win situation!

5. You can still apply on-the-spot

Yes, you read it right. There are some universities working tirelessly for next intakes and meeting aspirational international students. If you want to apply and the university rep thinks you are eligible, you can apply on-the-spot.

You can avail application fee waivers too.*

Ohkay, here’s a bonus point!

There are many scholarships exclusive to international students that you can explore while interacting with the university reps. These can be government-offered, private or even university-specific, which can cut down the cost of your tuition fee considerably. I see a great opportunity for hard-working students here.

If you’d want to know where and when are these virtual education fairs scheduled how to find about these events across India, you can explore the list here.

In all honesty, I believe these virtual education fairs are a great way to fuel that research you’ve been conducting at your own end. If studying abroad has been a dream for you, this pandemic is no reason to shun that idea. Yes, I agree that things will move less quickly, but on the brighter side, it gives you way more time to explore your interest, narrow down on the universities and understand your career path in detail.

So, don’t just think about it, act upon it. And remember, ‘stay home, stay safe!’

About the author

Sanjhi Agarwal, a proud member of the IDP Education family, currently working as a content manager for the South Asian region. Feel free to reach out or explore www.idp.com if you want to know more about these virtual education fairs. Trust me, they are totally worth it!