Pradeep P., Commissioner, Department of Collegiate and Technical Education, Dr. Fr. Abraham VM, Vice Chancellor Christ University, Supriyo Chowdhary, Senior Manager – Global Business Development, Empower Financing, at the inauguration of the 19th edition of The Hindu EducationPlus International Education Fair, at Christ University, in Bengaluru on January 30. Photo credits: K. Murali Kumar
The 19th edition of The Hindu Education Plus International Education Fair, which began on Monday, January 30 at Christ University Central Campus, Hosur Road, generated a huge response with over 20 top international universities and colleges coming under one roof .
Hundreds of students and parents visited the stalls and interacted with colleges, universities, consulates and agencies from around the world and got information about overseas education.
Seminars on scholarship, visa counseling and financial assistance, and a session on how to crack GRE/GMAT exam for foreign education aspirants were part of the fair.
Visitors at a stall set up during The Hindu International Education Fair Christ University in Bengaluru on Monday. , Photo credits: K. Murali Kumar
focus on knowledge and skills
Pradeep P., Commissioner, Collegiate and Technical Education, inaugurated the program and underlined the need to acquire relevant knowledge and skills today.
“Karnataka is the first state to implement the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) in higher education. The NEP says that the curriculum should be industry ready and relevant. Pedagogy should be more than conceptual analysis and critical analysis. Assessment should be based on your knowledge and understanding of concepts.’
Visitors at a stall set up during The Hindu International Education Fair Christ University in Bengaluru on Monday. , Photo credits: K. Murali Kumar
“NEP has given importance to skill-based knowledge. Earlier we were studying with a view to get the exam and marks. But that will get you nowhere in your career field, whether you want to be an entrepreneur or get a job. Knowledge and skills keep changing every day. What is relevant today may not be relevant tomorrow. Hence, there should be continuous updating of knowledge and skills,” said Mr. Pradeep.
He said that today we have a lot of opportunities to update our knowledge and skills with the advent of internet and technology in India or abroad. Various foreign universities offer skill- and knowledge-based online courses. If you have the desire to learn, you have plenty of opportunities to update what you’ve learned,” he said.
Dr. Fr. Christ University’s Vice Chancellor Abraham VM said that the university has given importance to quality and skill-based education. He said there is a wide choice of foreign universities providing good academic training.
Students attend the inauguration of The Hindu International Education Fair, Christ University, in Bengaluru on Monday. , Photo credits: K. Murali Kumar
fruitful session
Speaking on “USA as an Education Hub and Visa Processing”, Sarath Kumar Velayutham, an Admissions Associate, Learner’s Cortex at Magoosh explained how one should look for universities in USA after doing ground research. “Interested students should be on the lookout for universities that are located in prime locations with lots of offices, which have better chances of getting hired,” he said.
Discussing “Financing Your Education”, Supriyo Chowdhary, Senior Manager, Global Business Development, Empower Financing, answered questions on the availability of education loans, and interest rates for study abroad programs without collateral or co-signing addressed. He busted a lot of myths and cleared the dilemma of the students regarding international education. After lunch talk on ‘Banking Policies on Educational Loans’ by Jennifer R. White, Head of Global Business Development, Empower Financing, had a very engaging panel discussion.
The event was presented by MPOWER Financing and powered by Learner’s Cortex and Magoosh.
Another edition of the International Education Fair will be held on Tuesday, January 31 at Ramaiah University from 10 am onwards.