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THE THIRD IFU COLLEGE CARNIVAL

2020 College Carnival Ended In Success
— IFU Assists Your Studying Abroad Needs

IFU seniors are pleased to meet new and old friends online this year. The seniors shared how to adapt to the changes and how to become international talents in the increasingly fierce competition, and our guest speakers analyzed the environment and policy of universities in the United States. We hope that those activities are helpful to parents and students. Therefore IFU is one step closer to our goal——to make international families more at ease. We also hope that IFU can become a supporter of overseas students and families through IFU’s emergency contact assistant, Totoroad Academy, Peer Mentor Program, IFU’s regular free online webinars, and offline activities. Please do follow our official website here and ask IFU WeChat assistants for help! See you next year!

Topics & Highlights of IFU Carnival

Topic No.1
Trends and international environment changes studying in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Topic No.2
How to adapt to the changing and competitive environment, prepare well for academic requirements, life abroad, legal safety, career planning, etc. to become future international elites.

Real stories & high quality studying abroad information

Experienced seniors will share their real stories to inspire more incoming students. Professionals from a wide variety of fields and representatives from different universities’ international students offices will share the most reliable information.

An comprehensive information platform

At College Carnival, you will gain all the information needed from your freshman year to your graduation.

An international network platform

At College Carnival, you will not only have chances to meet international families with different backgrounds; but also make friends with experienced professionals and seniors.

No limitations on time zones and locations

You do not need to worry about traffic, parking, time difference and the pandemic, the tour will be done remotely!

Real stories & high quality studying abroad information

Experienced seniors will share their real stories to inspire more incoming students. Professionals from a wide variety of fields and representatives from different universities’ international students offices will share the most reliable information.

An international network platform

At College Carnival, you will not only have chances to meet international families with different backgrounds; but also make friends with experienced professionals and seniors.

An comprehensive information platform

At College Carnival, you will gain all the information needed from your freshman year to your graduation.

No limitations on time zones and locations

You do not need to worry about traffic, parking, time difference and the pandemic, the tour will be done remotely!

Event Sessions

— Seniors Panel —

Alumni and seniors with abundant study abroad experience will share based on frequently-asked topics: life abroad, academics, career, social contacts, campus resources, etc. Seniors with different educational backgrounds, studied abroad in high school, graduated from ordinary high school, graduated from international high school, transfered during undergraduate... There's always one senior who can answer your questions.

— Professionals Sharing —

Study abroad experts who have worked in many countries and experienced various changes in international study environments will bring authoritative interpretation of policies on international students and families. We hope to help students who are currently or going to studying abroad soon, to alleviate some of their worries under uncertainties.

— Break-out Discussion —

IFU seniors will open different discussion rooms for common questions raised by international families. During the break-out discussion session, you will have the chance to interact with alumni and seniors for more specific questions. Get your questions ready ;)

Event Recap

On July 18th and 19th, 2020 (Beijing time), 3rd IFU College Carnival was held successfully online! The average attendance for each session of our event exceeded thousands. Thanks for your participation and support in IFU College Carnival! Our seniors and guest speakers shared various helpful resources during the carnival. 2020 IFU College Carnival volunteer team compiled event highlight clips for international families who would like to review and families who missed the event due to time differences and other reasons.

East Coast U.S.

As the kick off session of this year's IFU College Carnival, the U.S. east coast session invited more than 10 seniors from overseas colleges and universities to share with international families. At the same time, we invited both Chinese and foreign professional guests to share their analysis on study abroad policy, comparison on Sino-US education system, and insights on the measures for international students during the epidemic.

Canada & U.K.

This year is the first year that IFU has organized a carnival focusing on Canada and the United Kingdom. We are glad to have seniors share their experience related to living, academic preparation, and career in Canada and the United Kingdom. And our guest speakers with rich experience in studying abroad shared their insights on the benefits of studying in the U.K. and made an introduction to the top 100 universities. U.K. as the No.1 choice for Chinese families studying abroad in the 2020 Study Abroad White Paper, parents and students who are interested in studying in the U.K. come check out our recap videos now!

West Coast U.S.

The U.S. west coast session is the final session of our IFU College Carnival this year. The information brought by seniors and guest speakers is even more critical and helpful. In addition to panel discussions on all aspects of studying abroad in the U.S. brought by more than 10 seniors living on the west coast, this session also covered interpretation related to the legal status of international students and their visas, and common legal problems encountered by international students and how to avoid those problems.

Event Schedule (In Pacific Time)
East Coast U.S.(7.17 PST)
Canada & U.K.(7.18 PST)
West Coast U.S.(7.18 PST)
7:20 PM
Check-in
7:30 PM
Opening
7:35 PM
Seniors Panel
8:15 PM
Raffles - Round 1
8:20 PM
Professionals Sharing Webinar 1
8:50 PM
Raffles - Round 2
8:55 PM
Sharing of Kimmy, Founder of IFU
9:10 PM
Raffles - Round 3
9:15 PM
Professionals Sharing Webinar 2
9:45 PM
Professionals Sharing Webinar 3
10:10 PM
Break-Out Discussion + Ending

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