The Student Expo is back again and will be taking place over two days in July at the Glen in Johannesburg.
The first is scheduled to take place on Friday 29 July from 9am to 6pm and then again on Saturday 30 July from 9am to 3pm.
South Africa’s largest student focused Expo has evolved to offer an informative and stress-free student career advice experience and both current and prospective students are urged to join the Student Expo that offers something for everyone.
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 program 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 with valuable knowledge to make educated decisions regarding their futures through discussions, presentations and a variety of interactions.
Pupils also 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 also will 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 also will 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. Graduates will have the opportunity to meet the top Graduate Recruitment Companies in South Africa.
Prospective postgraduate students will be able to meet with representatives from a wide-range of universities to determine which post graduate program best meets their needs.
They will gain insight and career advice from leading field specialists to better understand the expectations and application of their further education.
After the Student Expo the graduate will be better equipped to make decisions regarding their futures.
The Student Expo brings together professionals from legal and accountancy partners, entrepreneurs, engineers, doctors, scientists, renowned chefs and even overseas sailing instructors.
The Expo offers “Motivational and Educational Speaker” forums and students will have the opportunity to ask questions with concerns of where to go and what to study.
Students will interact with tertiary institutions and find out more about courses on offer and how to apply for them.
Employment agencies will be available to assist post-graduate students with career choices as well as finding them their first jobs.
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