The QS World University Tour, held on May 2, was a Great Success
View(s):An increasing number of students opt to pursue their higher studies overseas internationally recognised universities that host 
students from a variety of international backgrounds. International higher education has advantages beyond the obvious advantages of proficiency in more than one language, people who have studied abroad have first-hand experience of immersion in another country, culture and climate and will be better prepared to understand the 21st century economic environment.
People who have studied abroad display a higher level of independence and resourcefulness. Employers also know that they will be able to rely on them in a multitude of future situations. Given the choice, many employers will usually select someone who has studied abroad in preference to someone who has not.
The leading universities in the world have also, in turn, recognised the talents and commitment of Sri Lankan students. Thus the QS World University Tour gave students 
and concerned parents alike the rare opportunity to meet and speak face-to-face with admission officers of leading global universities. The University Tour was held on the 2nd of May at the Taj Samudra from 4.30pm till 8.30 pm, with many parents and students clarifying and receiving answers to questions regarding higher education and the university experience in general.
Peter McDonald, Director of the QS World University Tour, said the following the importance of this education fair: “35 years ago, one in four jobs in the USA required a university degree. That figure will reach two thirds within the next five years according to a research by Georgetown University. University graduates are also likely to earn more over their working lives. The QS World University Tour® provides candidates and their parents a unique opportunity to speak directly with admissions staff from the world’s leading universities. Not only can they get first hand expert advice but this will be the best first step towards a fulfilling and happy future.”
The fair also gives visitors an opportunity to attend study abroad seminars, enquire about scholarships, and the first 100 candidates receive a 500 page Top Universities Guide on USB for free and along with a chance to Win an IPAD for free.
QS is the world’s leading information specialist in the higher education sector. QS has a mission to enable motivated people to fulfil their potential by fostering educational achievement, international mobility and career development. Through exclusive events, publications, research and interactive web tools, linking undergraduate, 
graduate, MBA and executive communities around the world with recruiters and education providers. QS communities include: QS TopUniversities.com, QS TopGradSchool.com QS TopMBA.com, QS Global Workplace.com.
The QS team of over 200 individuals from the four corners of the world represent the experience and goals of the achievers they aim to assist. They include internationally recognized experts in the higher and business education arena. QS operates globally from offices in London, Paris, New York, Stuttgart, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Sydney, Washington DC, Boston, and Johannesburg, thus being a truly global education partner.
The QS World University Tour is one of our most recently launched events that will help potential undergraduate candidates to explore various study abroad opportunities and meet Deans, Admissions Directors and Admission Officers of leading schools in their city to discuss their higher education. In 2013, the fair will be organized in India, East Asia and Europe and will bring Universities from US, Europe (Including UK), Australia, Asia and more, under one roof. Other QS events include the QS World MBA Tour and the QS World Grad School Tour.
Joanne Kotelawala.
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