MY STUDY PLAN

NAME: Noble Sijo

COLLEGE: Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

PROGRAM: Business – Human Resources

1. Why do you wish to study in Canada in the program for which you have been accepted?

Changing the living and studying environment temporarily, especially to a much more developed place
benefits everybody in different aspects. Thus, I have found that Canada is the best country to get
educated and to live. Rather than other colleges like Durham College, Sheridan College and George
Brown College which offer Business- HR, I was fascinated by Confederation College as they have highly
trained instructors and dynamic learning environment. I am sure that they can certainly help me to bring
the best out of me through the high quality education they provided. About 6,500 students all together
including 1250 international students who are pursuing their studies in this college indicates the success
of the college in providing quality education. Business - Human Resource is one of the prominent career
options in the present business era. This 2 year full time academic program will provide me a solid
foundation in all different areas of Business HR and will teach me how modern businesses manage their
people for better job satisfaction, staff development and much more. The course covers all the business
basics including human resources, accounting, marketing, training, business law and ethics and
information systems. Being an ambitious youngster, who is sociable and loves to work with other
people, I will be able to put my life into this as soon as I join the course.

2. How relevant is your program selection with your previous education or experience or why you wish
to switch career at this point?

I completed my high school education from Queen Mary Public school, panickankudy in March 2017
with 94% marks under Central Board of Secondary Education, where I was able to unravel and flourish
my potential in academics as well as in extracurricular activities. Later I joined St.Mary's Higher
Secondary School, Mankulam, Idukki for my higher secondary education with science as my major
stream of education which includes subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths along with two
Languages which are English and Malayalam respectively. Realizing my keen interest in serving the
society, I became an active member of NSS (National service scheme) there, which enabled me to
improve my leadership quality and made me a better person. In March 2019, I passed out my higher
secondary school with 72% marks under Kerala State Board of Examinations. Throughout my education,
the medium of instruction was English. Later, I understood my interest in the stream of business. Hence
I took IELTS test on 14 December 2019 as it is mandatory for obtaining admission in Canada. I secured an
overall score of 6.5 with 6 each for Listening and Reading and 6.5 each for writing and speaking. Then I
reviewed different programs available in different countries and finally decided to study Business-
Human Resources (Level-1) which is an Ontario College Diploma of 2 academic years at Confederation
College, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

3. What is my overall educational goal?

I always wanted to be successful HR professional and own a business of my own, so that I can contribute
to the betterment of the economy. By graduating Business- Human Resource from Confederation
College, Ontario, I will be qualified for the same.
4. What research have you done into studies in your country of residence or of citizenship?

I reviewed different programs available in different countries and finally decided to study Business-
Human Resources (Level-1) which is an Ontario College Diploma of two academic years of confederation
College, Thunder Bay, Ontario, because I studied that it provides a quality knowledge and a great future
ahead for me. Since Human Resource is one of the prominent career options in the present business era.
This two academic years, I hope it would help me to build a solid foundation in all different areas of
Business and Human Resource. I am sure that my academics there will help me to comprehend how
modern businesses manage their people for better job satisfaction, staff development and much more.

5. Why are you not pursuing a similar program in your country of residence or of citizenship?

When compared to my home country and certain other countries, Canada is much developed especially
in the field of education. Moreover, I have been studying in India ever since my childhood which
restricted my perspective of thinking and education opportunities to a particular level. I may remain
there for this time period so as to gain necessary work experience as an HR professional so that once I
come back to India; I can find a well paid and satisfactory job.

6. How will this program enhance your employment opportunities in your country of residence or of
citizenship?

Being educated from Canada is valued more in every firm of my country, as the training received during
the study is of advanced level, which makes the student to think and work at any kind of work
environment. It would also bring vast number of opportunities to work with any Multinational
Companies set up in India, or even co-operate companies, government institutions, which will result in
raising the company’s standards too. According to the terms and conditions of student visa, students are
allowed to do part-time work for 20 hours per week to meet our living expenses. Also, this visa allows
international students to stay back there at Canada for up to 3 years. I may remain there for this time
period so as to gain necessary work experience as an HR professional so that once I come back to India; I
can find a well-paid and satisfactory job.

7. What ties do you have to your country of residence or of citizenship?

My parents, brothers and all other paternal and maternal relatives are living in India. Also, my
belongings and parental property are in my home country. Hence I need to return to India once I
complete my studies. A thorough knowledge in the various aspects related to the Business and Human
Resource will be helpful to improve my job opportunities in my home country. In India there are a lots of
business opportunities and I love to serve my country and I wish to use my skills and knowledge for its
development.

8. How will you fund your studies?

My family includes my father, Mr Sijo Lookose who is an agricultural planter, my mother Mrs Sheena Sijo
who is a home maker and two brothers who are currently studying. We depend on agriculture for living.
We have four acres of land where we cultivate spices. My educational and residential expenses will be
funded by my family.
9. What are the incentives to return to return to your home country?

I am the second son in my family. My parents and my siblings live in Kerala, they are my incentives. My
dream is to make my parents happy and take care of them very well. We own 4 acres of land
surrounding my home where we have agricultural plantations. INR 1,75,00,000(One crore seventy-five
lakhs) i.e., CAD 318,181 is the approximate market value of the property. My studies are funded by
family. All my expenses in Canada will be taken care by my father. There are also wide ranges of job
opportunity in my home country where I can find a satisfying job and a better future and lead a cheery
life with my family.