Staff Reporter
National Counsellor and Student Affairs Colloquium 2019, hosted by The Millennium Education (TME), kicked off in Islamabad last day with an enviable line up of guest speakers and a brilliant exchange of information.The Colloquium was attended by Counsellors and Academic Heads from all the nationwideThe Millennium Education (TME) and The Millennium Universal College (TMUC)campuses across with addresses by game changers in the world of Academia and Diplomacy. Following an opening address by The Millennium Education Chairman, Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq TI and welcome note and a great interactive session titled ‘Counsellor as Change Makers: A Paradigm Shift in 21st Century Education’, by General Manager, Department of International Qualifications, Ms. Azra Tahir, British Council Pakistan’s Head of International Services took the floor for a comprehensive look into what Study UK is, how it operates and how it benefits Pakistan and explaining in detail the ’Role and Opportunities of Education UK Pakistan’.Exams Operations Manager Muhammad Faheem joined the brigade and further elaborated how important IELTS is and why and who should take it and which format to choose and the timeline to follow. Both representatives presented and entertained all queries from the delegates present and left no stone unturned to explain the intricacies of the British Examination System in Pakistan. Scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and tea kept the delegates rejuvenated as the Colloquium picked up momentum. Next up was EducationUSA advisor SalwaJanjua taking up the podium representing United States Education Foundation Pakistan USEFP. She not only helped the 53 delegates from 7 cities explore the various options and opportunities USEFP offers but also conducted a comprehensive workshop on ‘The Art of Essay Writing& Common Application Prompts’ college search, scholarships, advising, testing, training and tours.
