Zubair Qureshi
The 5th Beaconhouse National College Fair (BNCF) concluded recently turned out to be a great platform for information, counseling and guidance for youths regarding their education and career. According to a press release, besides Islamabad, the BNCF was also held in Karachi and Lahore and it was one of the biggest and the most prominent college fairs in Pakistan.
At the Serena Hotel, the BNCF attracted an impressive turnout of over 10,000 students and hosted more than 50 universities from 12 countries including the UK, USA, Canada, Turkey, UAE, China, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
Amongst the prominent universities in attendance were Queen Mary University of London, University of Essex, University of Lincoln, City University of Hong Kong, Brunel University London, Bradford University, University of Waterloo, Arizona State University, LUMS, NUST, and others.
The annual BNCF gives students a unique platform to interact directly with university representatives from around the world.
They are given the opportunity to explore university programmes, and understand campus life.
They are also able discuss vital aspects of their academic journey, such as admissions procedures and scholarship opportunities.
This first hand exposure to prospective universities equips students with insights that are specific to their individual queries and empowers them to make informed decisions.
