The 2023 Study Abroad Fair attracted good patronage as students thronged the forecourt of the C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre, venue of the Fair, to take advantage of International scholarships at hand. 

Organised by the Office of International Relations (OIR), the event afforded students the rare opportunity to apply and renew their passports with the Cape Coast Passport Office, which mounted a stand.

Some staff members of OIR took time to explain to students the procedures to secure scholarships abroad and the mandate of OIR to patrons.  

In separate interviews at the Fair, patrons expressed satisfaction with the event and added that the Fair had met most of their expectations. 

Ms. Jessica Osei, a Level 200 student pursuing B. A Communication Studies said she came to the Fair with expectations of making enquiries about universities in the USA. 

Samuel Mayunyo, a level 100 student reading Medicine, indicated that participating in the Study Abroad Fair for the first time had broadened his horizon on foreign scholarship chances and stressed that he would work hard to undertake his postgraduate studies in the UK in the foreseeable future.

An Immigration Officer assisting some participants

Mrs Mary Tandoh, an Immigration Officer with the Cape Coast Passport Office, explained though patronage had been encouraging, there was growing concern over the high numbers of unclaimed printed passports.

She, therefore, advised applicants at the Fair to be conscious of the need to pick up the passports when they were ready. 

For his part, a Principal Administrative Assistant at OIR, Mr. Isaac Eshun, said the Fair was a successful one and further expressed appreciation to students and other stakeholders for their massive patronage.  

He urged students who were unable to attend the Fair to visit OIR and receive insights into issues regarding studing abroad. Mr. Eshun told students that the door of OIR was open to all manner of students and not only international students on campus.

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