A student fair is an underrated event which most of the students who want to study abroad give little importance to. These fairs are organized by student and university councils from all parts of the globe and even the host nation. The countries from the subcontinent are known to provide such medium before the admission session begins. Therefore, if you ever have a university fair organized, be sure to attend them. Let’s have a look at the ways in which these fairs can be helpful:

1. A chance to talk directly with admission officers of a university- For many students, the main benefit of attending a university fair is the opportunity to get your queries answered by the college or university representatives. As well as filling in gaps in the information available online, this is also a great way to get a feel for the ethos of the institution, and tailored advice on what you need to do next. There are also the universities which invite their former and current students to share their experiences thereby allowing you to get feedback right at the spot. For better communication in future, you can also share your contact details with the representatives.
2. Get valuable advice for entrance test preparation- The University fair can also be considered as the gathering of overseas education consultants. Since they have the most profound knowledge about the requisites required to apply for abroad universities, they can help you out in regards to the preparation of English language test such as IELTS or TOEFL. Some also prepare for graduate admissions test such as the GRE or GMAT. They also conduct question and answer session with all the enthusiasts. This serves as the best option to clear out all the confusions.
3. Tips on how to fill out the application- It has been often noticed that many students end up filling out the application form with a lot mistakes that cannot be rectified later on. With inexperience, it is also because of the lack of proper guidance from the education counselors. In the university fair, you can get many admission counselors who help you in avoiding these mistakes and assess your application for. Hence, feel free to ask all your doubts so you can apply to the University of your Choice at a go.
4. Networking with other aspiring students- Apart from getting guidance from the learned professionals of the industry and educational institutes, you also get the chance for sharing ideas and information with other prospective students attending the event. They may also turn out to be a resource which you can capitalize on for future preparations with regard to university recommendation, test preparation or even helping you getting in touch with some of their friends in the location you wish to study in.

To conclude, these university fairs must be attended to utilize its benefits and also to gauze your shortcomings in terms of preparations.