Covid lockdown delays his dream to study abroad

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Tribune News Service

Amritsar, June 14

Simran Singh Aulakh was all set to apply for Canada visa, when the lockdown was announced in March. He had also got the IELTS certificate and further applied for an offer letter at Fanshawe College in Ontario, Canada.

“I had completed my BSc in agriculture from Khalsa College last year and applied for PC diploma in agriculture business management in Canada. I got admission too and the fee was submitted. However, I was about to apply for the visa when the lockdown was imposed,” said Aulakh.

Simran Singh Aulakh said the college management informed him that his batch would start in September and till the situation was normal, he could attend online classes.

“I have received an email from the college. After the completion of the visa process, they will start the online classes,” he said.

He has spent Rs 13 lakh on the fee and other expenses. However, his dream to fly to Canada got delayed due to the pandemic outbreak, “I was supposed to be in Canada by August. Now, there is uncertainty about the start of the visa process. Even if I get it in the next few months, no one is aware when international flights will resume. It seems the plans have been delayed till December or January,” he added.