Presentations & seminars
10:20 - 10:40 – Studying Abroad: Admissions Strategy from Choosing Your Destination to Enrolment
Baltic Council Hungary
What you need to know about the international university application process? How many universities should you apply to? What should you consider when choosing a university and destination? What matters in the admissions process, and how can you prepare in advance? We will help you navigate these and similar questions and provide practical guidance for planning your studies abroad.
11:00 - 11:20 – What Will You Be in 2035? Building a Career That Can Evolve in a World AI Is Changing
Rita Jako, Regional Admissions Manager, Sommet Education
How will artificial intelligence change careers of the future? What skills will be essential in 2035, and how can we prepare for a constantly changing job market? A representative of Sommet Education (Les Roches, Glion) will explore these questions and share insights into building an adaptable career in a rapidly changing world.
11:40 - 12:00 – Study in the Netherlands!
Baltic Council Hungary
Why is the Netherlands one of the most popular destinations among students looking to study abroad? How does the admissions system work, and what does it take to get accepted? Tuition fees, application deadlines, popular English-taught programmes and the cost of living – everything prospective students need to know about studying in the Netherlands!
12:20 - 12:40 – Why Spain is Becoming Europe’s Next International Education Destination
Laura Weatherston, Head of International Admissions, Sage College-British School of Jerez
Why is Spain becoming an increasingly popular destination among international students? This session will explore the opportunities Spain offers international students and what makes the country an attractive destination for studying abroad.
13:00 - 13:20 – Living / Working & Studying in Ireland
Ray Halpin, Global Student Mobility Manager, Griffith College
What is life like as a student in Ireland? What opportunities does the country offer for working alongside your studies and gaining valuable international experience? This session will provide an insight into student life in Ireland, study opportunities and what students can expect when choosing Ireland as their study destination.
13:40 - 14:00 – Secondary School Systems Abroad: Short- and Long-Term Opportunities
Petra Sywa, Regional Manager & Educational Consultant, Baltic Council Hungary
This presentation will introduce different secondary education systems abroad and the various educational options available to students. We will also provide an overview of the programmes and opportunities available in different countries, whether students are considering a short-term experience abroad or a longer-term international education.
14:20 – 14:40 – Study Anywhere Abroad: Top Destinations in Europe and Beyond
Baltic Council Hungary
How can I get into my dream study programme abroad? What English-taught programmes are available? What are the key features of the education and admissions systems in different countries? When is the best time to start preparing your university application to stand out from other applicants? An experienced education consultant, who has supported hundreds of applications, will share practical advice on the most important aspects of applying to university abroad and provide an overview of higher education systems across Europe and beyond.
15:00 – 15:20 – Life in a US College Town, Franklin, Indiana
Dr. Casey J. Hayes, International Recruiting Counselor, Franklin College
What is it like to live and study in an American college town? This presentation will introduce Franklin, Indiana, and give an insight into what an American college can offer international students. We will explore campus life, the student community and academic opportunities, as well as recent changes affecting student visas in the United States.
15:30 – 15:50 – Studying in Baden-Württemberg – Studying in Southwest Germany
Prof. Dr. Stefan Rohrbach, Stuttgart Media University
Frederic-Maria Link, Technical University of Applied Sciences Mannheim
Marion Niedinger, Aalen University of Applied Sciences
Natalie Lang, career start bw
The presentations will be a short introduction about Baden-Württemberg and the opportunities of studying in the state in Germany’s southwest. It will include some facts and figures on career prospects, the number of universities in the state and the different types of studying as well as important administrative aspects. Afterwards, three universities of Baden-Württemberg will present their profile: Stuttgart Media University, Aalen University of Applied Sciences and Technical University of Applied Sciences Mannheim.
