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What are your kids doing after school?
Should you encourage them to go overseas to study?

Whether your son or daughter is studying Business, Fashion Design, Medicine, or Hospitality Management, a study abroad program can be of immense benefit and help them gain skills they can’t get at home: better cross-cultural communication, a competitive advantage when pursuing higher education or career opportunities, and exposure to new global perspectives and ideas, all while earning an international degree.

According to the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)’s World of Learning: Canadian Post-Secondary Students and the Study Abroad Experience report, 90% of the general public believes that study abroad is a valuable experience. According to the same survey, 91% of employers were also on board and identified an extensive list of benefits, including a better understanding of cultural differences inside and outside the workplace, more world experience which makes for an easier adaptation to unfamiliar environments and enhanced life skills. Students graduating in the 21st century need international skills to succeed in today’s global economy and many believe that studying abroad should be an expectation.   

Komail Naqvi, currently studying at UBC and a truly international student, says “Studying and living in Pakistan, Canada, China and now Europe has allowed me to pocket different lenses from which to view the world and experience the cultures within it.” Komail’s also a professional free-lance photographer, hence the analogy. “Developing business and personal networking relationships with people from all nationalities imaginable are things I would never have achieved had I not travelled and studied abroad. The world has everything to offer and more, if you only reach out for it”.

“What about security?”, “I can’t afford it”, “What if my daughter decides to stay overseas?” Like most parents, you probably have some reservations about sending your child (now grown up) away. Let’s address the cost issue as there is a misconception that studying abroad is expensive, which doesn’t have to be the case. University fees vary greatly depending on the country and the program, and various academic and athletic scholarships are available, especially in the US and England. In a few countries, Finland for example, programs are in English and Bachelor’s, Doctoral and some Master’s programs are free of charge to international students. In Norway, as well, generally degrees are free.  You will still need to pay for accommodation and books – but if your son or daughter decides not to study at the local university you will be paying that in any case.

Among the reasons cited by students for wanting to study overseas are the greater variety of programs available overseas and the difficulty in getting into their chosen programs in Canada. Some programs in Canada, like Medicine for example, are notoriously difficult to get into (30% acceptance rate for first time applicants) especially in BC and Ontario, and many students are not willing to put their lives on hold to keep trying. This is one of the reasons that almost a third of Canadians studying Medicine are studying outside of Canada – with the Caribbean as the number one choice and Ireland in second place.  

“I would recommend studying abroad as it opens your eyes to new cultures and also forces you to give up some of your innate stereotypes that you may have about people and other cultures. I think it also makes you much more independent and forces you to break away from being a creature of habit and returning home anytime school gets tough”, says Glen Wiggins, who completed a Biology degree and a Master’s  program in the USA.  Glen is currently Senior Hydrographic Surveyor at the Port of Hull in the UK.  

The trend towards the ‘internationalization’ of education in Canada continues in an upward spiral. As the next generation realizes the importance of becoming ‘global citizens’, education providers, parents, employers and the community as a whole are behind them.  Do your research, check out the options and don’t miss the opportunity to meet directly with universities from many different countries at the Fall Study and Go Abroad Fair. Check the website www.studyandgoabroad.com for information on when the fair comes to a city near you.

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Additional notes for media: Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Study and Go Abroad Fairs, organized by Recruit in Canada, are Canada's largest international university expo. Exhibitors from around the world meet with students and adults who are researching their options for post-secondary studies overseas, as well as opportunities to work, volunteer, intern or learn a language abroad.

LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

Ottawa: Thursday, September 29th, Ottawa Convention Centre from 1pm to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.
Toronto: Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd, Metro Toronto Convention Centre from 1pm to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.
Vancouver: Tuesday, October 4th, Vancouver Convention Centre from 1pm to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.
Calgary: Wednesday, October 5th, Calgary Telus Convention Centre from 1pm to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.

Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com

CONTACT:
Katie Idle, Director of Sales and Marketing
Study and Go Abroad Fairs
katie@recruitincanada.com
Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com
Tel: 778 998 3587

To Gap or Not to Gap? That is the Question!

While the gap year or “year out” has been a common and popular rite of passage in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and many countries in Europe for decades, traditionally North American students have ridden the academic conveyor belt all the way from preschool to university without a break. Now the tides are changing and many soon-to-be high school graduates are saying they’re burnt out, and need more time before deciding what they want to take at university. Instead of packing for their first year, they are now booking their flights to go volunteering in Africa, or work on a yacht in the Caribbean.

North America is starting to catch on to the “gap year” syndrome, and for good reason. Amid concerns about drop-out rates, researchers now say that students who go straight to university often find themselves in a program that doesn’t interest them, and are more likely to change programs, thus prolonging their degree and increasing their debt level, and they are more likely to quit. Experts now say that going straight to university may be short-sighted for some and a year out is the way to go.

Taking a gap year has never been easier. Many universities are now willing to defer start dates for a year – York University is embracing this gap year phenomenon with its Bridging the Gap program and “celebrates” a student’s choice to take a year off to gain work experience, do community service or go on an international exchange and will reserve the student’s admission spot for up to a year provided he or she is accepted into the program. Harvard University, one of the top universities in the world, has always been ahead of its time and for the past 40 years has proposed that students take a year out in its letter of admission.

Is there a downside to taking a gap year? Not really, according to a 2008 Statistics Canada report published jointly with Canadian Policy Research Networks. The report found that students who delay postsecondary education don’t face a disadvantage in the labour market later on – as long as they actually complete their program once started. In fact, a Canadian Council of Learning study found that students who took a gap year were eight per cent more likely to be employed upon finishing all their studies.

Understandably, many parents are a little nervous that their son or daughter will be side-tracked and destined to remain degree-less forever. However, even though there are no formal studies on the actual number of gap year students who do make their way to university, admissions staff say that only a few drop off the radar. On the contrary, a year out can make you more focused, better prepared for university life and more likely to complete at least one university degree. After all, it’s not getting into university that counts – it’s getting the degree at the end of the line!

“To gap or not to gap... that is the question.” Students who have taken the year out, universities, and the latest statistics are saying “Yes, go for it!” Although it may be a daunting prospect for parents and students to divert from the “safe” bound-for-university-after-high-school route, the rewards and benefits are well worth stepping out of that comfort zone. To find out about gap year options, check out www.gostudy.ca or the Study and Go Abroad Fairs.

Contributed by:
Katie Idle, Director of Sales and Marketing
Study and Go Abroad Fairs
katie@recruitincanada.com
Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com

THE ROI ON STUDYING ABROAD

Studying abroad can be an exciting opportunity to travel and live in another culture. However, depending on the destination, it may be considerably more expensive than staying at home in Canada – especially for those students still living with their parents. The costs can add up - tuition fees, accommodation, food, transportation and other living expenses. The big question is … is it worth the extra expense?

Studies say: YES. Studying abroad can have a positive impact on your career goals, marketable skills and general employability.

According to the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)’s World of Learning: Canadian Post-Secondary Students and the Study Abroad Experience report, 91% of employers thought that studying abroad was an advantage and identified an extensive list of benefits, including a better understanding of cultural differences inside and outside the workplace, and more world experience which makes for an easier adaptation to unfamiliar environments and enhanced life skills.

In today’s economy, it is more important than ever to “stand out from the crowd’ and an international degree can give graduates that competitive edge which will improve their chances of landing their dream job.

An online survey conducted by Higher Education Strategy Associates of 2,742 Canadians enrolled in an undergraduate program in a degree-granting institution during the 2009-10 academic year revealed that more than half of the students had either studied abroad, or were at least considering it. Of these, 93 percent felt that their studies abroad had improved their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment and had increased their knowledge of international affairs and that these two factors were important in getting a job after graduation.

The Study and Go Abroad Fair, organized by Recruit in Canada, showcases undergraduate and graduate study abroad opportunities from around the world. Find out when the fairs come to a city near you by going to www.studyandgoabroad.com.

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Additional notes for media: Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Study and Go Abroad Fairs, organized by Recruit in Canada, are Canada's largest international university Fairs. Exhibitors from around the world meet with students and adults who are researching their options for post-secondary studies overseas, as well as opportunities to work, volunteer, intern or learn a language abroad.

LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

Calgary: Wednesday, October 5th, Calgary Telus Convention Centre, from 1 to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.

Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com

CONTACT:
Katie Idle, Director of Sales and Marketing
Study and Go Abroad Fairs
katie@recruitincanada.com
Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com
Tel: 778 998 3587

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vancouver, BC: September 24, 2011

Top Universities and Student Work and Travel Firms from Around the World Flock to Canada for the Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Top universities from the UK, USA, Australia, Sweden, Canada and many other countries take part in the Study and Go Abroad Fair circuit to meet with students who are interested in studying abroad. Top-ranked universities include UCL (ranked 4th in the QS World University Rankings 2011) and King’s College London from the UK; the University of Melbourne and the University of New South Wales from Australia; the Chinese University of Hong Kong; the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; and Lund University from Sweden.

“Visitors to the expo have a fantastic opportunity to meet face-to-face with university representatives to find out more about how they can study abroad and make their dreams a reality. We have a great line-up of universities, and an extensive Travel Pavilion for adventure travel and gap year options, volunteer programs and work abroad. I would encourage students to bring their friends and family to this inclusive, free event,” says Katie Idle, Director of Sales and Marketing.

The growing trend of Canadians studying abroad is fuelled by students who are attracted by the greater variety of programs; have a desire to learn about other cultures and experience living abroad or elsewhere in Canada; know that their résumé will be that much more completive when entering the work force; as well as those aware of the difficulty of getting into their chosen programs in Canada. Some programs in Canada, like medicine for example, are notoriously difficult to get into (30% acceptance rate for first-time applicants), especially in BC and Ontario, and many students are not willing to put their lives on hold to keep trying. The Caribbean is the number one destination for Canadians to study medicine abroad, and many of the Caribbean medical schools, such as the University of Avalon in the Netherlands Antilles, one of the exhibitors at the Fair, are fully recognized by ECFMG, WHO, FAIMER/IMED and the MCC, which means that graduates are able to practice anywhere in the world.

The expo starts at 1pm, but visitors are invited to come at 12 noon already to hear guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author and online publisher of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas, as he kicks off a full day of exciting information seminars presented on a range of topics.

Seminar schedules and exhibitor profiles can be found online at www.studyandgoabroad.com, along with details of our Grand Prize Draw. Prizes include a return flight to Australia offered by Fair sponsor Qantas, a two-week Beaches and Reefs Contiki Holidays trip, and a Travel CUTS seven-week volunteer trip to Tanzania.

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Additional notes for media: Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Study and Go Abroad Fairs, organized by Recruit in Canada, are Canada's largest international university Fairs. Exhibitors from around the world meet with students and adults who are researching their options for post-secondary studies overseas, as well as opportunities to work, volunteer, intern or learn a language abroad.

LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

Ottawa: Thursday, September 29th, Ottawa Convention Centre from 1pm to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.
Toronto: Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd, Metro Toronto Convention Centre from 1pm to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.
Vancouver: Tuesday, October 4th, Vancouver Convention Centre from 1pm to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.
Calgary: Wednesday, October 5th, Calgary Telus Convention Centre from 1pm to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.

Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com

CONTACT:
Katie Idle, Director of Sales and Marketing
Study and Go Abroad Fairs
katie@recruitincanada.com
Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com
Tel: 778 998 3587

PRESS RELEASE

Study and Go Abroad Fair, Canada's largest international university expo,  comes to Ottawa for the first time on September 29, 2011

The Study and Go Abroad Fair, now in its 18th year, features top universities and student travel companies from all over the world offering undergraduate and graduate programs, gap year options and adventure travel for students of all ages.  A full program of information seminars on a range of exciting study and travel topics is scheduled throughout the day starting at 12 noon with internationally recognised guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas. 

“This is a great opportunity for students to make their dreams a reality”, says Anita Kuehnel, Director.  “There is a misconception that studying abroad is expensive, which doesn’t have to be the case. University fees vary greatly depending on the country and the program, and various academic and athletic scholarships are available, especially in the US and England.”

Top-ranked universities attending the Ottawa expo include University of Bristol, from England, University of Melbourne from Australia, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Thomas M Cooley Law School, the largest law school in the USA, Lund University from Sweden, Istituto Marangoni, a leading European fashion school and Laureate and SEG hospitality management schools from Switzerland. 

Visitors who are planning a gap year, or looking for other travel options can visit the Travel Pavilion, which includes VisitOz for work programs in Australia, Contiki Holidays, Travel CUTS, Developing World Connections and International Service Learning (volunteering), Katimavik (a Canadian volunteer service program), Student for Development (a program run by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) and Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s International Experience program. 

Seminar schedules and exhibitor profiles can be found online on www.studyandgoabroad.com, as well as details of our Grand Prize Draw.  Prizes include a return flight to Australia offered by expo sponsor, Qantas, a two-week Beaches and Reefs Contiki Holidays trip and a Travel CUTS volunteer trip to Tanzania. 

According to the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)’s World of Learning: Canadian Post-Secondary Students and the Study Abroad Experience report, 90% of the general public believes that study abroad is a valuable experience. According to the same survey, 91% of employers were also on board and identified an extensive list of benefits, including a better understanding of cultural differences inside and outside the workplace, more world experience which makes for an easier adaptation to unfamiliar environments and enhanced life skills. Students graduating in the 21st century need international skills to succeed in today’s global economy and many believe that studying abroad should be an expectation.

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Additional notes for media: Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Study and Go Abroad Fairs, organized by Recruit in Canada, are Canada's largest international university Fairs. Exhibitors from around the world meet with students and adults who are researching their options for post-secondary studies overseas, as well as opportunities to work, volunteer, intern or learn a language abroad.

LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

Ottawa: Thursday, September 29th, Ottawa Convention Centre from 1 to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.

Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com

CONTACT:
Katie Idle, Director of Sales and Marketing
Study and Go Abroad Fairs
katie@recruitincanada.com
Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com
Tel: 778 998 3587

PRESS RELEASE

Study and Go Abroad Fair, Canada's largest international university expo, returns to Toronto on October 1 and 2, 2011

The Study and Go Abroad Fair, now in its 18th year, features top universities and student travel companies from all over the world offering undergraduate and graduate programs, gap year options and adventure travel for students of all ages.  A full program of information seminars on a range of exciting topics is scheduled throughout the day starting at 12 noon with internationally recognised guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas. 

“This is a great opportunity for students to make their dreams a reality”, says Anita Kuehnel, Director.  “There is a misconception that studying abroad is expensive, which doesn’t have to be the case. University fees vary greatly depending on the country and the program, and various academic and athletic scholarships are available, especially in the US and England.”

Over 100 universities and student travel companies from the UK, USA, Australia, Sweden, Italy, Canada and many other countries will take part in the Study and Go Abroad Fairs to meet with interested students.  Top-ranked universities include UCL (ranked 4th in the QS World University Rankings 2011) and King’s College London from England; the University of Melbourne and the University of New South Wales from Australia; the Chinese University of Hong Kong; the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Thomas M Cooley Law School, the largest law school in the USA; and Lund University from Sweden.

Visitors who are planning a gap year, or looking for other travel options can visit the Travel Pavilion, which includes VisitOz for work programs in Australia; Contiki Holidays; Travel CUTS; Developing World Connections, International Service Learning, Katimavik, Canada World Youth and GVI (volunteering), Katimavik (a Canadian volunteer service program) and The Washington Centre for Internships and Academic Seminars. 

Seminar schedules and exhibitor profiles can be found online on www.studyandgoabroad.com, as well as details of our Grand Prize Draw.  Prizes include a return flight to Australia offered by expo sponsor, Qantas, a two-week Beaches and Reefs Contiki Holidays trip and a Travel CUTS volunteer trip to Tanzania. 

According to the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)’s World of Learning: Canadian Post-Secondary Students and the Study Abroad Experience report, 90% of the general public believes that study abroad is a valuable experience. According to the same survey, 91% of employers were also on board and identified an extensive list of benefits, including a better understanding of cultural differences inside and outside the workplace, more world experience which makes for an easier adaptation to unfamiliar environments and enhanced life skills. Students graduating in the 21st century need international skills to succeed in today’s global economy and many believe that studying abroad should be an expectation.

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Additional notes for media: Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Study and Go Abroad Fairs, organized by Recruit in Canada, are Canada's largest international university Fairs. Exhibitors from around the world meet with students and adults who are researching their options for post-secondary studies overseas, as well as opportunities to work, volunteer, intern or learn a language abroad.

LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

Toronto: October 1 and 2, Metro Toronto Convention Centre from 1 to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.

Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com

CONTACT:
Katie Idle, Director of Sales and Marketing
Study and Go Abroad Fairs
katie@recruitincanada.com
Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com
Tel: 778 998 3587

PRESS RELEASE

Canada's Largest International University Expo, the Study and Go Abroad Fair, returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre on October 4, 2011

Back by popular demand, the Study and Go Abroad Fair features top universities and student travel companies from all over the world offering undergraduate and graduate programs, gap year options and adventure travel for students of all ages.  A full program of information seminars on a range of exciting study and travel topics is scheduled throughout the day starting at 12 noon with internationally recognised guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas. 

“This is a great opportunity for students to make their dreams a reality”, says Anita Kuehnel, Director.  “There is a misconception that studying abroad is expensive, which doesn’t have to be the case. University fees vary greatly depending on the country and the program, and various academic and athletic scholarships are available, especially in the US and England.”

Top-ranked universities attending the Vancouver expo include University of Manchester and Bristol, from England, University of Melbourne and University of New South Wales from Australia, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Lund University from Sweden.  Incidentally, the University of Manchester can claim 25 Nobel Prize winners among former staff and students, and is where the atom was first split and the computer invented.

Visitors who are planning a gap year, or looking for other travel options can visit the Travel Pavilion, which includes Canada World Youth (volunteering), Contiki Holidays, Travel CUTS, Developing World Connections (volunteering), the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Semesters, and Katimavik (a Canadian volunteer service program). 

Seminar schedules and exhibitor profiles can be found online on www.studyandgoabroad.com, as well as details of our Grand Prize Draw.  Prizes include a return flight to Australia offered by expo sponsor, Qantas, a two-week Beaches and Reefs Contiki Holidays trip and a Travel CUTS seven-week volunteer trip to Tanzania. 

According to the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)’s World of Learning: Canadian Post-Secondary Students and the Study Abroad Experience report, 90% of the general public believes that study abroad is a valuable experience. According to the same survey, 91% of employers were also on board and identified an extensive list of benefits, including a better understanding of cultural differences inside and outside the workplace, more world experience which makes for an easier adaptation to unfamiliar environments and enhanced life skills. Students graduating in the 21st century need international skills to succeed in today’s global economy and many believe that studying abroad should be an expectation.

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Additional notes for media: Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Study and Go Abroad Fairs, organized by Recruit in Canada, are Canada's largest international university Fairs. Exhibitors from around the world meet with students and adults who are researching their options for post-secondary studies overseas, as well as opportunities to work, volunteer, intern or learn a language abroad.

LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

Vancouver: Tuesday, October 4th, Vancouver Convention Centre, from 1 to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.

Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com

CONTACT:
Katie Idle, Director of Sales and Marketing
Study and Go Abroad Fairs
katie@recruitincanada.com
Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com
Tel: 778 998 3587

PRESS RELEASE

Study and Go Abroad Fair, Canada's largest international university expo,  comes to Calgary for the first time on October 5, 2011

The Study and Go Abroad Fair, now in its 18th year, features top universities and student travel companies from all over the world offering undergraduate and graduate programs, gap year options and adventure travel for students of all ages.  A full program of information seminars on a range of exciting study and travel topics is scheduled throughout the day starting at 12 noon with internationally recognised guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas. 

“This is a great opportunity for students to make their dreams a reality”, says Anita Kuehnel, Director.  “There is a misconception that studying abroad is expensive, which doesn’t have to be the case. University fees vary greatly depending on the country and the program, and various academic and athletic scholarships are available, especially in the US and England.”

Top-ranked universities attending the Calgary expo include University of Bristol, from England, Arizona State University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from the USA, University of Melbourne from Australia, Lund University from Sweden, and SEG, Swiss Education Group, one of the leading hospitality management schools in Switzerland. 

Visitors who are planning a gap year, or looking for other travel options can visit the Travel Pavilion, which includes VisitOz for work programs in Australia, Contiki Holidays, Travel CUTS, Developing World Connections and International Service Learning (volunteering), Katimavik (a Canadian volunteer service program), Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s International Experience program and the Alberta Government’s Campus Alberta. 

Seminar schedules and exhibitor profiles can be found online on www.studyandgoabroad.com, as well as details of our Grand Prize Draw.  Prizes include a return flight to Australia offered by expo sponsor, Qantas, a two-week Beaches and Reefs Contiki Holidays trip and a Travel CUTS volunteer trip to Tanzania. 

According to the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)’s World of Learning: Canadian Post-Secondary Students and the Study Abroad Experience report, 90% of the general public believes that study abroad is a valuable experience. According to the same survey, 91% of employers were also on board and identified an extensive list of benefits, including a better understanding of cultural differences inside and outside the workplace, more world experience which makes for an easier adaptation to unfamiliar environments and enhanced life skills. Students graduating in the 21st century need international skills to succeed in today’s global economy and many believe that studying abroad should be an expectation.

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Additional notes for media: Study and Go Abroad Fairs

Study and Go Abroad Fairs, organized by Recruit in Canada, are Canada's largest international university Fairs. Exhibitors from around the world meet with students and adults who are researching their options for post-secondary studies overseas, as well as opportunities to work, volunteer, intern or learn a language abroad.

LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

Calgary: Wednesday, October 5th, Calgary Telus Convention Centre, from 1 to 6pm. Free seminars are offered throughout the day beginning at 12 noon with guest speaker Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas.

Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com

CONTACT:
Katie Idle, Director of Sales and Marketing
Study and Go Abroad Fairs
katie@recruitincanada.com
Website: www.studyandgoabroad.com
Tel: 778 998 3587