Bridging the Engagement Gap: How Local Support Helps Pakistani Students
International student recruitment is evolving — and rapidly. According to a recent industry report, there is a significant “engagement gap” between what prospective students expect and how many institutions actually respond to their inquiries. In fact:
1 in 3 students abandoned an application because of communication issues. (monitor.icef.com)
70% expect a response within a couple of days, but only about 34% actually get one that fast. (monitor.icef.com)
Nearly 60% disengage with universities when communication feels slow or hard — and 71% say quality of communication influenced their final decision. (monitor.icef.com)
In today’s highly competitive international education landscape, delayed or impersonal responses can be enough for a student to look elsewhere — even if the program is a perfect fit.
So what does this mean for students from Pakistan and the advisors who support them?
Communication Isn’t Just About Speed — It’s About Understanding
The survey highlights a broader truth: students no longer want impersonal form responses or email-only communication. They increasingly expect fast, conversational interaction — via messaging apps and platforms they already use. (monitor.icef.com)
But for many universities, managing inquiries across multiple channels and markets is not yet streamlined. That’s where international education specialists with local knowledge — and local hours — can make a real impact.
Why Go 2 Canada Works for Pakistani Students
At Go 2 Canada Education Services, we specialise in supporting Pakistani students and counsellors — not just everywhere, but in Pakistan’s time zones and communication styles. This matters because:
📌 Immediate engagement builds trust — and trust matters when students are choosing where to invest years of study and thousands of dollars. (monitor.icef.com)
📌 Timely, tailored follow-up reduces drop-offs and abandoned enquiries. Prospective students feel heard and supported, not brushed aside. (monitor.icef.com)
📌 Multichannel communication (WhatsApp, email, calls) meets students where they are, so questions don’t go unanswered.
As the report makes clear, student expectations are evolving faster than many institutional processes — but representatives and counsellors who are invested in local responsiveness and personalised support can turn that gap into an advantage. (monitor.icef.com)
For Pakistani students who want accurate and timely information and assistance on one one of our represented universities, such as the University of Waterloo, the University of Alberta, Western University, UNB or our colleges like NAIT or Seneca, contact us to day or review our list of partnered universities and colleges, contact us today.
For Students and Counsellors: Let’s Talk Early
If you’re a Pakistani student considering study in Canada, or a counsellor helping students with international pathways, I invite you to connect early in your inquiry process.
Getting clear, fast, and tailored guidance at the start — especially from a team that understands both the Pakistani context and our partner institutions in Canada — can make the difference between a lost application and an accepted offer.
👉 Contact us at Go 2 Canada to start your journey with confidence — not confusion.