Massive Turnout At Study In UK Education Fair
By Zasika Musdi

Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 2000 students, parents, government workers and private employees visited the Study in UK Education Fair yesterday held at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom of the Empire Hotel and Country Club.

The fair, which was organised by HRD Services Global Education Link, brought representatives from renowned universities from England, Scotland and Ireland to the country.

Apart from the universities, representatives from the Brunei Government funding bodies, the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council, and the In-Service Training Scheme Section were also present to inform the students and government workers on scholarship criteria and suitability of programmes.

According to a spokesperson from the National Accreditation Council, their main intention is to provide the people with direct consultation on acceptable courses giving consideration to courses that have not been done by previous students on a 'case-by-case basis'.

"It depends on the course's duration, entry requirement, and method of study," he added. "I find that most students prefer full-time courses, and so far most of the courses requested have been approved accordingly."

According to Hjh Rafiah from HRD Services, the response has been overwhelming and very positive. "We hope today's Education Fair will help the students to find their places at the university of their choice, and to personally meet the representatives," she said. "We've visited the universities ourselves recently to gain more information, and we're very happy that they're here today."

The Bulletin interviewed a couple of hopefuls waiting for their turn, and Zurina Salwa bte Hj Osman, an Education Officer for the Halal Food Control Unit was one of them. She is hoping to pursue a postgraduate degree in Food Science, and has her eye on a number of universities that provide the course. "I'm not a science graduate, so I want to find out if I am allowed to take the course," she said. "I really hope I can get a place at the University of Reading, and that the course will be accepted by the National Accreditation Council."

Abdul Hakim, an 'A' Level student, is hoping to pursue a degree in Law. "I am particularly aiming for universities in London, and the only London University (University of Greenwich) present today is not one of them, but I still want to get feedback from the universities concerning entry requirements and other relevant information," he said.

HRD Services will be inviting a number of university representatives at the company's office in Jalan Telanai today from 9am-12pm for students who did not get the chance to have a personal talk with any of the representatives. Those interested to know more should call 2650800. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Click Here To Have Your Say On This Story

Brudirect.com News

Brunei's Fastest Growing Website with