The
decision to study in the UK is of huge significance
to international students and their families.
SpringBoard, with its cultural awareness, educational
expertise and vast networks, is committed to
enriching the study-abroad experience for students
with the launch of "Springova and Go"
- a web portal and banking system that will
help students manage their journey through UK
education.
International
students can use the "Springova"
web portal and the prepay "Go
Card" to enhance every step
of their experience - from the planning stages
in their home countries and making friends when
they arrive, to handling finances and paying
for their weekly shop.
Springova
web portal:
Springova
is the engaging social network web portal and
smartphone App for the UK's international student
community, education agents and universities:
•
International students will use Springova before
arriving in the UK. They will communicate with
agents, colleges and fellow students to seek
the information they need - joining Springova's
online community will help them make key decisions
in what is a significant financial investment
•
Students will continue to use Springova as an
engaging information and social networking tool
when they arrive in the UK- to enhance their
academic and social experience and help them
manage their contacts and memories once their
course is over
•
With Springova's micro maps and live positioning
systems, students can keep close to their friends
and lecturers - if an international student
needs urgent help, Springova will locate (and
guide the user to) their friends and/or lecturers
at the touch of a button
•
Users can endorse universities and agents. Partners
can become "most-rated" and earn positive
reputations among the Springova community
Key
Features:
Springova
has full availability through web and mobile
devices. It will always be with the student
to give them real-time information and let them
take advantage of university notice boards while
on the move
Micro
maps (with live positioning systems) let students
navigate their way through their campuses and
to other Springova
members
Users
can enjoy fast interactions with chosen Springova
groups via products such as Buzz
Students
will buy and sell items in a trusted environment
and look for accommodation and part-time employmen
The
Go Card:
The
Go Card is an innovative and accessible way
for international students to manage their money
while living in the UK. As a top-up style debit
card, the Go Card allows students to perform
transactions online and in the High Street and
receive money from their home country for free.
UK banks will allow international students as
young as 14-years-old to use the Go Card as
a way to manage their finances.
Partners
can use membership to Springova as a unique
selling point and the provision of the Go Card
as an added service to their students. Through
the Springova web portal and App, universities
and agents will talk directly to their target
audience and have their services rated.
Key
Features:
Students from
14-years-old can manage money responsibly
- they can't spend what isn't on the Go
Card
The
Go Card can be managed via the Springova App.
Students can top up their card from their mobile
phones
Parents
can oversee and regulate account movements
The
Go Card
allows online shopping for students without
a bank account
No
personal information is stored on the Go
Card - a safer way to carry money
Please
contact CEO Colin Glass on Colin@sb4a.com
for more information on SpringBoard's latest
innovation that will benefit international students
