Explore your options at the expo

THE Student Expo is back again and will be taking place in January, April, May and July in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. South Africa’s largest student-focused expo has evolved to offer an informative and stress-free student career advice experience. The Student Expo is designed to provide both current and prospective students with the necessary tools to succeed in finding professional, tertiary education as well as guide them towards a suitable working career.

The Student Expo targets more than 1 000 private and upmarket government schools students (LSM 8-12) as well as top university faculty students to help them further professional careers in the legal, medical, engineering, commerce and culinary arts spheres.

Prospective students will be able to meet with representatives from a wide range of universities to determine which school and programme best meets their needs. Students will gain insight and career advice from leading field specialists to better understand the expectations and roles of their potential professions. The Student Expo aims to feed students valuable knowledge to make educated decisions regarding their futures through discussions, presentations and a variety of interactions.

Learners will have the opportunity to meet and share information with other prospective students and parents. By gaining an in-depth understanding of what university life entails, matriculants will feel less stressed and won’t have to fear the unknown.

Matriculants will also have the opportunity to explore the various options for extra-curricular activities provided by the universities, including social clubs, sports clubs and other clubs on offer.

Prospective students can learn how to secure student loans. They will also get advice on how to manage finances when living away from home, as well as meet and share information with other school leavers and parents.

Graduates will be able to explore career opportunities both locally and internationally. They may attend talks where they are given pointers on how to develop and write an effective and professional curriculum vitae as well as how to attend a professional interview.