The Office of Collaborations organized a half-day One-to-One Counselling and Guidance programme for final-year students pursuing higher education abroad in collaboration with Planet Education Karnataka, Udupi, on 15 November 2022 from 2p.m. to 5p.m.. The counselling programme includes assistance with selecting a university, course, and destination, as well as scholarship, funding, and visa applications. Even parents came with their children to this programme. There were a total of 12 students who attended and took advantage of the counselling session.
Benefits of learning foreign languages like German, French, and Korean
The Office of Collaborations hosted a talk on the benefits of learning foreign languages like German, French, and Korean. In a globalised world, learning a foreign language improves career and personal development opportunities. The talk is scheduled for December 10, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for interested pre-final year and final year students. The speakers were Mr Govind Belgaumkar, Chief Language Trainer, and Ms Ragini Belgaumkar from Edvio Language Institute in Mangaluru.
Ms Diana Monteiro, Collaborations Officer, the program's convener, began the talk by welcoming the resource persons. Students from various branches attended the talk. The talk was attended by 170 students in total.
Mr. Govid and Ms. Ragini explained why German is important, as well as its uses and benefits. How can students raise their profile using this language? The majority of public universities prefer A2 level German Language silks for admission.
They stated that knowing German increases your job opportunities with German and foreign companies in your home country and abroad. Several international companies with operations in India are looking for German-speaking employees.
They also stated that Germany provides a generous number of scholarships and other forms of financial assistance to students studying in Germany. Working holiday visas are available for young foreigners from a variety of countries, and skilled workers and professionals are given special visas.
The presentation was well received and appreciated by the audience.
