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Student and Career A Student Herald initiative Invite Mr. Stephen

For institutions

Give your graduating students a straight answer.

Your students ask about Canada and the world every year, and meet recruiters with a sale to make. Mr. Stephen offers an independent, licensed voice — in person, at your institution.

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What a visit involves

One seminar, given in person by Mr. Stephen himself, for students in their final years, with time for questions.
Nothing sold from the stage. It is an information session; any later conversation with a student is the student’s choice.
Canada and abroad. Students leave able to compare routes, not only to hear one.
Verifiable. His CICC licence is on the public register, and his work is public at IRCNews and Raw Statistics.

Track record

87

institutions on record, and growing. Mr. Stephen visits each school and university in person.

For the list of institutions and references for your own review, write to us with the form below.

Invite Mr. Stephen

Tell us about your institution.

A few short questions, so the one-hour session can be planned with you. Every answer helps us prepare the right talk for your students — and your parents, if you invite them.

Mr. Stephen, RCIC · CICC licence R419719

Name of the institution or write if nothing applies

So we know which school, college or university we are speaking with. If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Name of the institution”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we know which school, college or university we are speaking with.
Format: A few words, written as you would say them.
Accepted answers: Any plain words; no special form is needed.
Example: A few words; or Not Applicable.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

What kind of institution is it?

A school, a college and a university need different talks. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “What kind of institution is it”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: A school, a college and a university need different talks.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: 6 answers are listed; the first are School (up to Grade 12); Higher secondary or junior college; College.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

How many students would attend?

So we can plan the hall, the time for questions and the materials. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “How many students would attend”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we can plan the hall, the time for questions and the materials.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: One of: Under 50; 50 to 100; 100 to 200; 200 to 500; More than 500.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Who would attend?

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Diploma or ITI Bachelor's — final year Bachelor's — other years Master's Teachers and staff Other

The talk is shaped to the year: Grade 10 and 12 students and final-year graduates need different things. Tick at least one. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Who would attend”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: The talk is shaped to the year: Grade 10 and 12 students and final-year graduates need different things.
Format: Tick every answer that applies to you.
Accepted answers: 9 answers are listed; the first are Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Which city is your institution in? Please indicate the city you are in, so that the dates will be shown here for selection. Mr. Stephen visits a few cities at a time; if yours is not listed, choose “another city” and tell us where you are — we will write to you when he plans to be there.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Which city is your institution in”.
Whose information: Your institution's: the city where the talk would be held.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So the days we show are the days Mr. Stephen is in your city.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: One of: Kochi, Kerala, India; My institution is in another city.
Example: Choose your city from the list.
Is it always asked?: Yes. If your city is not listed, choose “another city” and we will ask where.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

There are no dates to choose yet for your city. Tell us where you are and when would suit, and we will write to you as soon as Mr. Stephen plans a visit there.

Country

So we know where you are and the right time zone. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Country”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we know where you are and the right time zone.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: 198 answers are listed; the first are Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

State or regionor write if nothing applies

For our planning only; it is not published. If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “State or region”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we can plan the route of a visit. It is for our planning only and is not published.
Format: A few words, written as you would say them.
Accepted answers: Any plain words; no special form is needed.
Example: Tamil Nadu
Is it always asked?: Only asked if your city is not on our schedule.
If it does not apply: If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

City or town or write if nothing applies

So we know where to come. If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “City or town”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we know where to come.
Format: A few words, written as you would say them.
Accepted answers: Any plain words; no special form is needed.
Example: A few words; or Not Applicable.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Which months would suit you? or write if nothing applies

So we can fit your calendar into the next plan. If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Which months would suit you”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we can fit your calendar into the next plan.
Format: A few words, written as you would say them.
Accepted answers: Any plain words; no special form is needed.
Example: A few words; or Not Applicable.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Which part of the day suits you?

Only the part of the day: the exact time we shall agree together, to suit both your timetable and Mr. Stephen’s. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Which part of the day suits you”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: Only the part of the day: the exact time we shall agree together, to suit both your timetable and Mr. Stephen’s.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: One of: Morning; Afternoon; Either — morning or afternoon.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Where would the talk be held?

A classroom, an auditorium and a hall each need a different set-up. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Where would the talk be held”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: A classroom, an auditorium and a hall each need a different set-up.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: One of: Classroom; Auditorium; Hall or seminar room; Another venue; Not decided yet.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Are parents invited to join the one-hour session?

We recommend it: when parents hear the talk with their children the planning that follows is far easier. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Are parents invited to join the one-hour session”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: We recommend it: when parents hear the talk with their children the planning that follows is far easier.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: One of: Yes — parents will join the same one-hour session; Yes — a separate session for parents; No — students only; Not decided yet.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Projector and microphone available?

So we know whether to bring our own. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Projector and microphone available”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we know whether to bring our own.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: One of: Projector and microphone; Projector only; Microphone only; Neither; Not sure.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Language of the session So we speak to the room in the language it understands best. Tick at least one. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Language of the session”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we speak to the room in the language it understands best.
Format: Tick every answer that applies to you.
Accepted answers: 9 answers are listed; the first are English; Malayalam; Hindi.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Will you share the students’ sign-up link before the talk?

Students who want personal guidance sign up before the talk, and it shapes what is said in the room. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Will you share the students’ sign-up link before the talk”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: Students who want personal guidance sign up before the talk, and it shapes what is said in the room.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: One of: Yes — we will give students the sign-up link before the talk; No; Not sure yet.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Who we should speak with

Your name or write if nothing applies

So we know who to ask for. If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Your name”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we know who to ask for.
Format: A few words, written as you would say them.
Accepted answers: Any plain words; no special form is needed.
Example: A few words; or Not Applicable.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Your role

So we write to you in the right way. If none fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Your role”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we write to you in the right way.
Format: Choose one answer from the list.
Accepted answers: 7 answers are listed; the first are Principal or head; Vice principal; Head of department.
Example: Choose the closest answer.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If none of these fits, choose the closest answer, or “Not applicable” where it is listed.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Your email address

So we can reply and confirm the plan. This one cannot be Not Applicable: we need it to reach you.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Your email address”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we can reply and confirm the plan.
Format: Like [email protected]: it needs an @ and a dot.
Accepted answers: An email address that you read.
Example: [email protected]
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: This one cannot be Not Applicable: we need it to reach you.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Your phone number, with country code

So we can reach you on WhatsApp if you would like us to. This one cannot be Not Applicable: we need it to reach you. Example: +91 98460 12345 or +1 226 339 5655.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Your phone number, with country code”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we can reach you on WhatsApp if you would like us to.
Format: Start with +, then your country code, then the number. Spaces and dashes are fine.
Accepted answers: A phone number with its country code.
Example: +91 98460 12345 or +1 226 339 5655
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: This one cannot be Not Applicable: we need it to reach you.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

Anything else we should know or write if nothing applies

Anything the planning should take into account. If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “Anything else we should know”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: Anything the planning should take into account.
Format: A few plain sentences, in your own words.
Accepted answers: Any plain words; no special form is needed.
Example: The hall seats 300 and we finish at 3 pm; or Not Applicable.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: If this does not apply to you, write Not Applicable.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.

I agree that Student and Career and The Student Herald may contact me about this invitation. Tick the box to go on. Without it we may not write to you. This one cannot be Not Applicable.

What else to know about this question

What we ask: Your answer to “I agree that we may contact you about this invitation”.
Whose information: Yours, as the person filling in this form.
Which time period: As things stand today.
Why we need it: So we may reply to you and plan the visit with you.
Format: Tick every answer that applies to you.
Accepted answers: One of: I agree.
Example: Tick the box.
Is it always asked?: Yes. Every question is answered.
If it does not apply: This one cannot be Not Applicable: it is needed to go on.
Who may fill it in: You, or someone who knows the answer. A parent or a teacher may help.
Proof: No proof is needed now. We may confirm it with you by email later.
If the answer is wrong: We may plan the wrong thing, or be unable to reach you. You can write to us at any time to correct it.