Cost effective and flexible Canadian education, a better option for Indian students

A Canada Education Fair was organized by the Canada University Application Center (CUAC), along with the support from the Canadian High Commission. The fair was organized with the aim to provide an overview of the various study opportunities in Canada.

Among the various Canadian institutions which participated in the fair, it includes University of Windsor, University of Guelph, Saint Mary's University, Algoma University, University of Victoria and University of Winnipeg. Representatives from these institutions interacted with the students, and provided them information regarding the courses offered by them. Courses offered ranges from bio-sciences, communication studies to aerospace and other engineering specializations.

Here are opinions given by some of those who were present on the educational fair regarding Canada as a destination for higher studies--

• Vignesh Ravichandran, an employee of a software firm said that it is necessary to pursue an MBA only from a country that has stable economy. According to Sriram Vadiaynathan, getting a job after MBA is essential in order to repay the study loans. He said that there are many jobs in the US and UK but the competition is tough. It would cost less to pursue an MBA degree in Canada, he added. Aditya Srinivasan, a student of Loyola College, wondered if the M.Sc. (Finance) course offered by Canadian Universities is similar to the M.Sc. (Finance and Economics) of reputed colleges in London. She is doubtful of pursuing a substitute for an MBA course. Students were also provided with details on admission, lodging and job prospects.
  
• According to Archana Subburaman, an employee of a networking firm who is planning to pursue higher studies, Canada does not impose harsh legal restriction if you want to do part-time jobs and Canadian companies also consider the work experience.
  

The Canada Education Fair was attended by more than 300 people including parents who were helping their wards fill up forms, and helping them in expounding their doubts. An optimistic Vidya Ravi, whose son is planning to go abroad for pursuing a course in aerospace, said that the Canadian format gives more emphasis on application, and the rigor is also spaced out. "I am sure he will learn to be independent there, but it is very important to check the background of universities. Most importantly, we want them to safe there," he added.

Source: Ningombam Biswamitra (Shiksha Team)