Deciding to pursue higher education is one of the most important decisions you make in life. And the choice you make will determine your future. It is natural to seek advice from our parents, teachers and friends in taking such a vital step. However, we also need to be knowledgeable of the needs of the modern world and be conscious of our own strengths and aptitudes; this helps us to match our internal strengths to opportunities available in society and select an appropriate study programme.

Each individual is unique; each of us has our own interests, aspirations and likes and dislikes. We also differ in our academic, sporting and artistic capabilities. While we can learn lessons from others, it's not advisable to follow others blindly. In selecting an academic pursuit, we need to discover ourselves; we need to discover what is right for us.

Neither are two persons endowed with the same attributes. In terms of education and intellect some may be exceptionally gifted while others may not be so lucky. There are still others who may not measure up to the demands of the formal education system, yet may flourish in different circumstances. Each of us can blossom with the right education in the right atmosphere.

We witnessed that the main philosophy of the Chairman, Directors and staff at Universal Student Consultants is to ensure that students and parents who visit USC are guided and supported to make the right decision regarding their overseas higher studies and their future.

Services offered by Universal Student Consultants
Universal Student Consultants offer a total package to anyone who walks into their premises. What is admirable about USC services is that their services include Preliminary Counselling, Course Selection, Identifying the College and Universities, Finalizing the 100% Admission, Scholarship Aid, Accommodation Services, Placement Assistance, Visa Counselling and processing and Visa Interview Preparation and most importantly Local Guardian till completion of the course. At USC one is able to observe that they are genuinely concerned for the welfare and benefit of the student and took a holistic approach to the meaning of student counselling and placement

Countries, Area of Study and Universities
Countries
USC covers a range of countries namely USA, India, UK, Australia, New Zealand, France, Malaysia, Singapore, Czechoslovakia, China, Mexico, Hungary and Canada.

Area of Study
USC advises and supports in identifying the choice of study for your child. When selecting the choice of study they also look at the long term future prospects in terms of Employability and Marketability for your child.

Study areas include Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Nursing, Nursing, Law, Biomedical, Genetic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Megatronics, Engineering, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Tourism, Forensic Study, Psychology, Fashion Designing, Fashioning Merchandising, Gaming Design, Animation, Airline Cabin Crew training, Hair and Beauty Culture and much more.

It was also encouraging to note that the USC counsellors were knowledgeable and competent in advising students and parents alike.

Universities
As a result of their reputation and business ethics within a short period of time, many reputed and recognised Universities, Colleges and Vocational Training Institutes have partnered with USC. And as mentioned by their Chairman Mr.Sanjeev Ganeshan with commitment and conviction "We only deal with reputed and recognised Universities, Colleges and Vocational Institutes since we believe that when a parent entrusts their child's future in our hands it is our duty that we do our best for them ethically and true to our conscience, for them to be successful citizens and good human beings".

USC has reputed Universities, Medical Colleges and Vocational Institutions in almost all the countries mentioned above.

Furthermore, in line with the thinking of our Honourable President His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa who declared the year 2009 as the year of IT and English, USC will be launching the world's number 1, IT / Tutor Based English programme in Sri Lanka. This programme will be for all age groups and segments and will most definitely improve the English Language in the country