Education Fair To Provide Options On Studying In UK
By Zasika Musdi

Bandar Seri Begawan - Students considering overseas studies options and those preparing their application for British institutions can seek guidance and support at the Study in UK Education Fair scheduled to be held at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom of the Empire Hotel on February 5.

Of the 21 participating institutions, there will be a good number of prestigious Russell Group of Universities, high-ranking 60s' universities, excellent vocational universities and, one Further Education College.

The event will provide a platform for the students to discuss with the university staff all aspects pertaining to furthering their studies - entry requirements, eligibility criteria, course details, new courses on offer.

UK remains a popular study destination among Bruneians. Students have confidence in the quality of its programmes, innovative approach to teaching and learning, and relevance of the courses to the changing demands of employers.

The event is organised to allow students who have just received their examination results to finalise their university applications in time for the scholarship application deadlines.

Students already know the areas that the Brunei government will focus on for awards of overseas studies, and the exhibition will allow the students to match their career aspirations with their results as well as local manpower needs.

Representatives from the Brunei government funding bodies and the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council will also be on hand to advise students on scholarship criteria and suitability of their chosen programme.

Through direct interaction with staff from the participating universities, students and parents will get bona fide and up-to-date information on a wide variety of academic and professional training courses. Students are assured of on-the-spot counselling and high quality advice on admission procedures.

The participating universities, between them, offer virtually all courses at the HND, degree, masters and PhD levels - Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and allied health, Business and Finance, IT, Humanities, Law, Art and Design, as well as interdisciplinary programmes such as Geomatics, Design and Technology, Creative Industries, etc.

Britain takes a lead in the development of its courses and programmes; educationalists and human resource managers will find the exhibition useful to obtain details of new programmes that have been recently introduced, or changes in the regulations of professional programmes.

The event is organised by the HRD Services Global Education Link, which has been involved in university placement and education project management for 10 years.

"It is very useful for the students to have personal discussions with the university staff. Brunei students are unable to visit a university and this is the next best opportunity, especially during such a crucial time when students need to finalise their university application," said Dr Smita Wimmer of HRD Services.

"We have timed the event so that the exhibition provides the opportunity for students to make informed decisions about their university choice so that the application process is sorted out in time for the scholarship deadlines," added Dr Wimmer.

Students who have just received their results but have not applied will have the chance to discuss their course choice based on their actual results.

In addition, the universities can have a good indication of their eligibility which would save the student considerable time when they apply through UCAS.

Students are advised to do a course search on participating universities' websites before visiting the exhibition so that they can target the universities that they want to talk to, and also obtain the relevant information from the overseas visitors in a structured manner.

School leavers should also bear in mind that the exhibition is not a suitable forum to evaluate possible career solutions with their A' Level results. The decision on what to study should come from the students themselves.

"University staff fined it extremely difficult to suggest to the students what career to take up," said Hjh Rafiah.

"They repeatedly get approached by students who just want to know what they should study at university level based on their current grades. We strongly advice the students to do the background work before coming to the exhibition. This would allow them to maximise on obtaining the relevant information."

Students are most welcome to contact HRD Services Global Education Link at 2650800 if they wish to find out more about the visiting universities before the exhibition. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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