WASAF 2014

WASAF 2014

What is WASAF?

WASAF is an acronym for Work and Study Abroad Fair. It is a study abroad presentation into about 35 study destinations. WASAF was borne out of the many questions and inquiries from our prospective clients on study and work abroad issues. Many people want to study abroad, but they do not know how (the right agent to approach as some have fallen victim to fraudstersion the guise of being reputable agents) Where (the countries to study) and work abroad.

As a result of these inquiries, we decided to come up with WASAF so as to answer their questions in a more interactive forum.

Although we have been organizing seminar for a long time, WASAF is a different approach to unraveling study and work abroad issues.

Why WASAF?

Every year, thousands of Nigerians go abroad to study and work ahead. But sadly, many Nigerians are still ignorant about these opportunities inherent in studying abroad apart from earning foreign certificates.  Those who are willing to study abroad do not know where to go for such advice and make their study abroad dream/ambition a reality.

To those who have finished schooling, they are planning to seek a greener pasture abroad because of the harsh economic problem and unemployment they are exposed to in their home country like Nigeria so going abroad to work looks price or an attractive offer.

·         Many of our clients have often asked: ‘Can I work and study Abroad?’ This is one of the reasons that led to organizing WASAF apart from providing scholarship opportunities to study abroad.

What would WASAF Entail?

·         Study abroad presentation

·         Study abroad in over 40 countries (destinations)      

·         Study abroad opportunities

·         Scholarship opportunities

·         Exhibition

·         Counseling

·         Work Abroad

·         How to apply for study and work visa

Countries in Focus during WASAF

·         UK

·         USA

·         Canada

·         Australia

·         New; Zealand

·         France

·         Poland

·         Cyprus

·         Malaysia

·         Georgia (Europe)

·         Dublin

·         Turkey

·         India

·         Belarus

·         Vietnam

·         Sweden

·         Germany

·         Finland

·         Denmark

·         Norway

·         China

·         Netherland

·         Spain

·         Switzerland

·         Dubai (UAE)

·         Singapore, etc

WASAF hopes to answer all these questions with our study abroad expertise

·         Where to study?

·         What to Study?

·         Tuition Cost?

·         Documents needed?

·         Scholarship opportunities available

·         Can I work and study abroad?

Besides, the presentation will also include:

·         Study Abroad presentation

·         On the spot assessment

·         Question and Answer

·         Study Abroad Exhibition

·         Work Abroad Opportunities

·         Career Counseling

Why You Should Attend WASAF

WASAF will present you with innumerable opportunities to study and work abroad. It would present you will rare opportunities that you will hardly find outside and it could be the golden and only opportunity that you have been waiting for to fulfill your dream.       

Below are some of the benefits of participating in this seminar:

·         Free counseling to study and work abroad in over 40 destinations

·         Free counseling on your career choice to work in countries like: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Dubai

·         Free visa advice from immigration experts

·         On the spot assessment for study and work abroad

·         Wide range of opportunities to study and work abroad

·         Wide range of opportunities to choose from over 40 countries

·         Scholarship opportunities into Canadian, US, UK, European, Malaysian, Ukrainian and Turkish universities

·         100% scholarship opportunities in Malaysia, Turkey, USA and Canada & France

·         Documents required to study/work abroad

·         Networking opportunities, etc

·         Countries offering free study opportunities and their websites

Marketing /Promotion Strategy

·         Social Media (Face book, Blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, Skype, etc)

·         Website

·         SMS

·         Flyers, handbills, sticker, Branded T-shirt

·         Newspaper advert

·         Radio/TV

·         Newspaper advert

Sustaining WASAF

WASAF would be a periodic event of Gemsland Study Abroad & Tours (GSAT). The maiden edition of WASAF December 19^th 2013 in Lagos.

Date: Saturday 12^th April, 2014

Venue: Gemsland Study Abroad & Tours (GSAT)

Plot 24B Gbemisola House (Penthouse),

Ojodu- Isheri Road,                                                                

Omole Bus- Stop,

Omole, Ikeja

Lagos.                

Time: 10am

Registration: Prospective participants are encouraged to pre-register for the presentation by filling an on-line registration form which can be downloaded from the website or blog or sent to interested participants. Only duly registered will be contacted and will be made provision for.

Gate Fee: Two Thousand Naira Only (N2,000). This Two Thousand Naira Only (N2,000).

This includes the study abroad kits and access to the study abroad presentation, exhibition and free consultation and visa advice.

Registration Deadline: Thursday 10^th April, 2014

Tel: 08068376778, 8050232580

E-mail: gemslandstudyabroad@gmail.com

Don’t miss it!

Changes for international students seeking study permits in Canada

New rules that aim to strengthen Canada’s status as a study destination of choice for prospective international students will be introduced later this year.

The new regulations, which take effect in June, aim to improve services for genuine students, while protecting Canada’s international reputation for high quality education and reducing the potential for fraud and misuse of the programme.

The changes starting June 4 include giving students the automatic right to work for up to 20 hours per week during term time and full time during holidays

Currently applicants must show that they intend to pursue their studies in Canada when applying for a study permit but under the new rules they must actually enroll on a course and if they give up their studies they could be deported.

From June, study permits will only be issued to successful applicants who are studying at an educational institution that has been designated to receive international students.

The changes also give students the automatic right to work for up to 20 hours per week during term time and full time during holidays. Currently they have to apply for a separate work permit.

A major change is that visitors will be able to apply for a study permit from within Canada if they are at school on an academic exchange, are a visiting student at a designated learning institution or have completed a recognised course accepted by a designated learning institution.

When a student has completed their studies their permit will become invalid 90 days after their course has finished unless they also possess a work permit to remain in Canada.

Students wishing to undertake post graduate studies will be able to work full time until a decision is made for their post graduate permit. Currently they are not able to do so.

International students enrolling on courses in Canada that will last six months or less do not need a study permit. This is not changing. Students from countries whose citizens require a visitor visa will still need a valid visitor visa.

Study permit holders who are studying at a non-designated institution when the new regulations come into effect will be permitted to complete their programme of study, up to a maximum of three years after the regulations take effect.

International students who are studying at a non-designated institution and hold either an Off-Campus Work Permit or a Co-Op Work Permit will be permitted to continue to use, and renew if necessary, those work permits until they complete their studies, up to a maximum of three years after the regulations take effect.