Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 13: A career counselling and study abroad guidance session was held at St Sebastian Church, Bendur, on October 12 in the church meeting hall. The programme was jointly organized by the Catholic Action League (CAL) and the Catholic Sabha, in association with Wizdom Ed – Study Abroad Experts, Mangaluru.

The session began with a prayer song led by the CAL members, setting a reflective tone for the day. Kishore Fernandes, president of the Catholic Sabha, extended a warm welcome address, Vinod D’Souza, vice president of the Parish Pastoral Council, introduced the resource persons — Dr Francisca Tej and Dr Guru Tej, co-founders of Wizdom Ed, well-known for their expertise in career counselling and global education guidance.

Dr Francisca Tej spoke on career planning and study abroad opportunities, explaining the importance of early decision-making, understanding course options, and the documentation required for international admissions.

Dr Guru Tej gave a highly informative and motivating talk on global education systems, explaining in detail the various scholarships available and the eligibility criteria to apply for them. He also discussed strategies for choosing the right universities and managing financial aspects efficiently.

An interactive question-and-answer session followed, during which the participants enthusiastically raised their queries. The resource persons answered each question clearly, providing practical insights and encouragement.

As a token of appreciation, Fr Vivek Pinto, assistant parish priest, presented mementoes to the resource persons. Jochim Pereira was felicitated on the occasion for taking the initiative and effort in organizing the event successfully. Anna Patrao proposed the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the speakers, parish clergy, CAL and Catholic Sabha members, and all participants.

The session concluded on a positive note, leaving students and parents well-informed, motivated, and inspired to explore higher education opportunities abroad with confidence and clarity.