By Adeola Ogunlade
Education in Ireland has concluded plans to stage her Study in Ireland-Nigeria fair on Saturday March 6.
The Representative- Nigeria Enterprise Ireland, Thessa Bronger Bagu said this in a statement made available to The Nation, said that the Study in Ireland-Nigeria fair will give participants the platform to discuss study options, clarify doubts on admission requirements, get information on course choices, application process, and accommodation, among others.
He said that most Nigerian students are tired of the incessant labour strikes, coupled with the decaying infrastructure in Nigerian Universities and are ready to leave but are confused as to which country, institution or course of study to choose.
He said “it can be a little daunting to make these decisions as you might not have sufficient information to do so. Ireland, a top study abroad destination in Europe, has a well-earned reputation for extending the “warmest of welcomes” to its International students”.
He noted that education in Ireland, the Irish government agency responsible for promoting Irish Higher Education Institutions overseas and organizers of the ‘Study in Ireland – Nigeria fair’, aim to help bridge this gap and ensure that one understand all the processes involved in studying in Ireland, without stress.
“It is paramount to note that most students who have successfully studied or are currently studying abroad attended at least one international study fair before they got admission and traveled abroad”, he said.
He added that the Study in Ireland-Nigeria fair has over the years been the perfect go-to platform where the journey of most students, who are with dreams of studying in Ireland was birthed. Nigerian students are given a chance to meet, connect, and speak privately with representatives of top Irish universities and colleges.
He noted that these seminars are free to attend and impart a lot of valuable and useful information for the students aiming to study in Ireland, adding that participants will learn from facilitators that Ireland offers international students up to two years stay-back visa and also work/internship opportunities during and after studies.
“They will also give you detailed insights about internships, work placements, course structure, accreditation, etc., to help decide on the right course and university. Exhibitors and top Irish institution representatives will be present to share valuable information and provide answers”, to your questions on academic and educational performance, the teaching environment and the inter nationality of each of the participating institutions”, he said.