Wittenborg Joins The British School’s University Fair for First Time

Wittenborg's Admissions Team Meets with Prospective Students in Voorschoten

On 17 September, Eunice Cheung and Amin Nadervandi, Regional Admissions Managers at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, represented the institution at The British School in the Netherlands' annual University Fair.  

Held at the Senior School Voorschoten, the event attracted nearly 40 institutions primarily from the Netherlands and the UK, offering an informative space for prospective students to explore various higher education pathways.

According to Cheung, the fair catered to students currently pursuing the IB programme or A-levels, as well as their parents. The majority of the attendees were international students, representing between 15-20 different countries, eager to learn about their post-high school education options.

This marked Wittenborg’s first participation in the event, and both Cheung and Nadervandi were pleased with the outcome.  

"We were impressed with the number of students we met, their diverse nationalities, and the quality of their enquiries," Cheung explained. "The face-to-face interactions with prospective students, their parents, and other university representatives were extremely valuable in helping students understand university admissions and future higher education options."

One of the key highlights for Wittenborg was showcasing the school’s extensive international student body, which boasts over 100 different nationalities. Many attendees were drawn to the nationality chart displayed at Wittenborg’s booth, with some surprised to see their own countries represented. A staff member from The British School in the Netherlands was particularly inspired, mentioning that their school, with 88 nationalities, now aspires to reach the 100-nationality mark after seeing Wittenborg’s global community.

For Cheung and Nadervandi, the event also provided a refreshing opportunity to connect with students outside of Apeldoorn and Amsterdam. "Being near The Hague, it was exciting to engage with students from different regions, and the international character of the city added to the experience," Cheung noted.

WUP 07/11/2024 
by Erene Roux 
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