You might have woken up that morning without a destination in your mind, but by the end of the day you could have begun your study abroad journey to Australia, New Zealand, or wherever you think would suit you best. But is it really the best way to approach it? Thanks to the excitement, it can be easy to get carried away, or to spend too much time talking to just a few admission representatives or not get the answers that you truly need and have all your queries addressed and with so many institutions available to speak with, theres a danger that you only really end up with a surface level understanding of many of them, rather than a preferred deeper understanding of the few that truly interest you. Making the most out of Myglobaluni virtual meet means you should do some planning before you (virtually) walk through those doors. Heres what you could do-
Register early- Spaces for each event are limited so that everyone has time to talk with all the universities and education institutions they want to, so make sure you apply and complete your registration as soon as possible.
Check your email regularly too, as you’ll be sent some really important details about the event in the days leading up to it such as the catalogue with a list of all the participating international institutions as well as the live webinar schedule.
Do your research- The first thing you should consider before registering for Myglobaluni virtual meet is the list of participating institutions and which ones you are most interested in. Consider the event like a huge buffet – there are lots on the table, but it isn’t necessarily wise to try and eat everything. Take a look at what is available and narrow down the list to your favourites. You will receive a catalogue with a list of institutions in advance and they are also listed on the event website.
You may even want to take some time to visit the websites of the institutions which most interest you so you already know a lot of information before you chat personally with them and then you can use that time to find information you could not find earlier online.
Prepare some questions
While researching, consider writing up a brief list of questions to ask. By asking each school similar questions, you will get a far better understanding of each’s benefits. For example, rather than ask questions about class size, instead ask what the most popular courses are. In this way, you can see which courses that institution is strongest at. Avoid asking something like “How good is this course?”, since college representatives will always paint a positive picture of the courses they provide. Instead ask about the location, or the main focus of the course.
If you are undecided about which degree or subject you would like to take, you can ask about the services and support an institution is able to supply, or if there are options to defer choosing a major course – it’s not uncommon for students to take classes in several subjects at first, for example, and then switch degrees after some time in a course. You can also ask about extracurricular activities, the type of student that the college is looking for, or any other concerns you may have.
Have the right device- During online events such as Myglobaluni’s virtual meet, you can chat with representatives via text, video or audio. Before joining the event, consider whether your device is appropriate for use. No matter whether you are using a phone, a laptop, a home computer, check to make sure your device is fully charged and the microphone and camera have been turned on. If it is going to be noisy around you, make sure you have headphones to hear properly or better still, find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Most importantly, make sure you are in a place with good connectivity, since it can be frustrating for everyone involved if you keep cutting out or get disconnected.
Prepare for the day- During Myglobaluni’s virtual meet, there are live webinars or information sessions. These are given by experts or government organisations and can give you essential information to help you choose the perfect overseas course. Double check the schedule so you make sure you don’t miss out. When it comes to the meeting, as well as understanding which institutions are attending and having some questions ready for them, it is important to make good notes of your conversations. You can do this right after each conversation, so it acts like a record of your discussion. It can also be a good idea to have a pen and paper handy just in case.
