On Friday, January 30, 2026, Lanna International School hosted a college fair that welcomed over 90 students from our school, ranging from grade 9 to grade 12. The college fair consisted of more than 50 universities and facilities from all over the world.
This college fair allows students to have direct talks with the universities or the faculties that they are interested in. Students can have conversations with them and discuss what their future destiny will be. Learning about the enrollment period, the entry requirements, their strongest major, and much more.
The students arrived at Lanna International School’s campus at around 10 A.M. After arriving, the students headed to the College fair directly. Many of them start talking to those universities that they are already interested in. One of the popular universities is Waseda University from Japan. Many of our students chose to talk to them first when they arrived at the venue. There were also different sections for NIS students to explore as well as a number of unique workshops. Outside of the auditorium, there was also an outside section, but not as big as the inside section. Surprisingly, the colleges are not the only things the students found at this time of the college fair. They also met their former English and Math teachers, who originally worked for NIS, then moved to Lanna, Ms. Claire, and Ms. Katyln.
Students shared uncertainties about choosing the right university and academic pathway. Some said they were unsure whether they would be able to find a school that suited them, while others expressed concern about not having a clear direction for their future studies and careers.
Benny, a NIS senior student who plans to major in music composition, said he is concerned about entering university after spending a long time in familiar environment. ”I’ve been in a safe zone for a very long time,” he said, adding that moving to a new place and learning new things could be challenging.
In addition to concerns about adapting to a new environment, many students also expressed anxiety about academic performance. Common worries included achieving satisfactory scores in standardized tests such as IELTS and AP exams, which are often required for university applications.
University admissions officers at the event encouraged students to begin preparing as early as possible, even before the application process begins, while also reminding them not to place unnecessary pressure on themselves.
Manika Kamkaew (Sylvie), a representative from the University of York in the United Kingdom, offered advice to students preparing to graduate and enter university. She encouraged students to begin their preparation early and not to feel intimidated by the application process. ”Don’t be afraid and get started as soon as possible,” she said. “Get started even before the applications open.” She also advised students to research their options carefully, remain confident, and choose a university that best suits their goals.
As the event came to an end, the college fair helped students better understand the university application process and the choices available to them. By speaking directly with university representatives, students were able to ask questions and learn more about their academic options. The fair played an important role in supporting students as they prepare for the transition from high school to university.
