Reading Time: 4 minutes As you ponder about the next stage of your academic life you may be debating between pursuing your degree in India or abroad. You probably have heard stories of college life from your cousins, seniors or others and built your own notion of it. Whatever your expectations are, analyse what academic culture and curriculum suit…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Congratulations! You are about to embark on an amazing voyage to your dream study destination. From carefully reviewing your documents to packing your belongings, you have so much to prepare; but it’s all so exciting. Once you have done the due diligence of the travel paraphernalia, take some time off to prepare yourself for the…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Name: Omkar Sunkersett Program: Master of Science 2018 Candidate in Information Analysis and Retrieval School: University of Michigan School of Information—Ann Arbor Honors: Research Assistant at University of Michigan School of Public Health I’m a graduate student research assistant at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) pursuing my Master of Science in Information with a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the last year of my studies in Biotechnology at McGill University, I decided to change my field and move to MBA (Marketing and Sales) after graduation. In my 8 years of work experience, I worked in global corporations such as Kraft Foods, Cadbury & Lindt Chocolate in roles encompassing marketing and sales. It was…
Reading Time: 3 minutes For Indian students, the study abroad experience is a radical shift from the conventions they are used to. Most of the students who acquired overseas education or have participated in a study abroad program recall the experience to be transformative. The journey has its share of ups and downs. However, once you overcome the initial…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Congratulations! You are on your way to your very first study abroad experience. You can look forward to new beginnings, new places, new people and to, most importantly, a tectonic shift in your worldview. You get to be curious, you get to explore and learn from the most and least expected sources, and at the…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Studying abroad is often described as a “life changing experience.” Every year thousands of students travel to foreign countries to build on their academic credentials. The short-term advantages of a study abroad experience are obvious from developing diverse skill sets to becoming independent. There are a number of long-term effects of Studying Abroad: 1. Self-Confidence….
