Mr William Kim, the Careers and University Guidance Counsellor (CUGC) at YCIS Qingdao, noted how the fair has been of special importance for particular students: "For our Year 11 students, the fair offered a timely opportunity to begin considering their future academic directions. Engaging with university representatives allowed them to gather essential information that will guide their International Baccalaureate (IB) subject choices, thereby aligning their academic preparation with their goals for higher education."

For Grade 12 students, who will soon apply to universities, the fair has served as a "real-life drill." "Participating in specialised workshops has enabled students to grasp the distinctions between various application requirements, such as the UK personal statement versus the US Common Application essay. This practical insight will be particularly beneficial as they approach the critical period of submitting university applications, and will thus boost their confidence," Mr Kim added.

The University Fair was very successful at its first stop, YWIES Yantai. Ms Marlize Van Zyl, the school's CUGC, said, "It was especially helpful for our year 8 and year 11 students because having face-to-face conversations with the university representatives further guided the students in their subject choices for IGCSE [International General Certificate of Secondary Education] and AS [Advanced Subsidiary] level courses. The fair created a buzz, especially in these year groups, because the students experienced a very real look into their futures, and all the possibilities the fair unlocked."

She also noted one trend in particular: "Many students enquired about careers in fields such as game design and coding, and about pilot training programmes. This led to productive discussions with parents that allowed them to think openly about alternative careers for students. We believe the fair encouraged open communication between the CUGO counsellors, parents, and students that helped to shape shared goals from the very beginning."

The fair at YCIS Shanghai brought together representatives from more than 90 universities, and attracted a total of more than 400 parents and students from Yew Chung and Yew Wah schools in Shanghai. They talked face-to-face with the admissions officers and explored academic pathways and details about the universities.

Ms Alison Hung, the CUGC at YCIS Shanghai, commented: "Seeking information online about a university is not comparable to meeting a university representative and getting first hand information in person. We encourage students and parents to seek accurate information to empower them to make informed decisions. Universities also like to see students who are genuinely interested in their universities and want to know more in depth information during the research process, so that one day they will get students who are excited to attend the university."

The YCYW Spring University Fair focuses on diversity and professionalism. We have invited representatives from renowned, comprehensive universities in countries and regions such as the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong SAR. In order to meet the needs of different students, we have also invited respresentatives from prestigious institutions specialising in fields such as art, design, and hotel management.

In addition, the fair will feature seminars and workshops on many topics. These sessions will address topics of special interest to students and parents, and provide in-depth answers to questions about further education. The topics of the seminars will include future trends in art-related majors, strategies to help students stand out among numerous outstanding applicants, and an interpretation of the latest UCAS application system policies.

At some schools, we will also invite outstanding YCYW alumni to share their experiences and insights on further education. They will discuss how they transformed their university learning and experiences into core competencies for career development. These firsthand experiences from alumni will offer valuable reference points and inspiration for current students.

The YCYW Spring University Fair will next visit the two final schools—YWIES Shanghai Lingang and YWIES Guangzhou. We invite all students and parents interested in international education to note to the schedule of the fair and actively participate.

At the events at YWIES Shanghai Lingang and YWIES Guangzhou, you will experience the same diversified and professional content. The fair will provide students with a wealth of information about comprehensive universities, as well as specialised institutions in fields such as art, design, and hotel management.

At the university fair, students and parents will be able to ask questions about campus life or important decisions regarding course selection and future career paths, and receive detailed answers. Whether you have already decided on your target institutions or are still exploring your future directions, the fair will help you find schools that best suit your personality and interests. This will help you think more clearly about your future choices and path.

The university fair is open to the public, and we welcome all students and parents interested in international education to participate