While MBBS continues to be the most sought-after stream for medical aspirants, post pandemic, the demand for skilled nurses and physiotherapists are on the rise, notes Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360.
Computer science has been an evergreen choice among engineering aspirants. However, with the rise in AI, students are increasingly realising the potential of automation and robotics.
In an online chat with readers, Dipti Punjabi, study abroad counsellor, EGE Global Education addressed queries on the eligibility criteria, various programmes, admissions, job prospects and more.
On July 2 or July 6, the Dalai Lama will reveal his mind on his successor. This makes Beijing extremely nervous as the Communist regime fully realises the importance of controlling the next Dalai Lama, points out Claude Arpi.
A 23-year-old Indian student, studying in the United States, has died of malaria in Brazil, his father said on Sunday.
Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.
An expert's take on why it is important to plan in advance to secure your career, how studying abroad helps shape your life and offers advice on how to make the most of your experience.
Dr Jonathan Weller, dean of international admissions at the University of Cincinnati, USA, offers Indian students advice on how to make an education abroad possible.
The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das.
BJP MLA Michael Lobo claims that the sale of idli-sambar in beach shacks is contributing to a decline in international tourists visiting Goa. He attributes the issue to the influx of businessmen from other places, including Bengaluru, who are operating food stalls in the shacks. Lobo also cites other factors impacting tourism, such as the war in Ukraine, the lack of younger foreign tourists, and conflict between cab aggregators and local taxi operators.
Many unauthorised migrants originate from Punjab and Gujarat, states known for high migration aspirations rather than political instability.
Important points students should know before flying to the UK.
More Indian students are looking at New Zealand as a higher education destination due to the variety of degree options it offers, clubbed with increasingly lenient immigration laws.
Planning to do your MBA abroad? Overseas counsellor Karan Gupta tells you how to ensure your admission.
The political and ideological differences between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor is no longer a matter of whispers.
In a four part series beginning today Pushpinder Bhatia talks about various aspects of studying in Denmark.
Lavina Collins, deputy chief of mission at the Irish Embassy, discusses with RMS Atwal the various facets of education in Ireland,
Mayank Singh, who studied in the UK, shares some experiences and gives some helpful advice to students preparing for departure.
Former US student Aparajita Saha-Bubna answers questions about her study abroad experience. In particular, she describes preparing, leaving and adjusting.
SAT experts Atul Prashar and Aman Bansal discuss how to prepare for it, as well as what applying to US universities involves.
A Former UK student details the positives and negatives of a UK education. He feels Indian students should go for foreign studies in order to broaden their horizons and sharpen their minds.
'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'
The Paul Foundation invites applications from outstanding graduates and postgraduates for scholarships to study in India and abroad.
'He surprised us by telling us he wanted to make a career in acting.' 'We were scared since we knew nothing of this profession but then, he landed a role in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding.' 'After seeing him holding his own on screen, we decided to let the boy pursue his passion.'
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asked Indian students in the US to comply with American laws following the detention of a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University and the self-deportation of another student to Canada. The MEA spokesperson said that the two Indians did not reach out to Indian missions in the US for assistance. Badar Khan Suri, the postdoctoral fellow, was detained on charges of "actively spreading Hamas propaganda." Ranjani Srinivasan, a student at Columbia University, self-deported to Canada after her visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating for violence and terrorism" and involvement in activities supporting Hamas. The MEA spokesperson also said that India is keen to bolster educational ties with the US.
NZ offers students a host of education avenues. Harpreet Singh Oberoi, study visa and immigration expert, talks about these and other aspects of studying in NZ.
Ajay Pal Agarwal, who studied at Canterbury University in the UK in 2002, shares his story. He talks about living with roommates, learning to cook and juggling school and work.
With Australia relaxing its visa norms to accomodate more Indian students, the country could well be a good option to study abroad, says counsellor Suchitra Surve of Growth Centre.
Aazhi Aadhan, who spent seven years in a US university, describes life as an international student. He says, 'I wouldn't trade my experience for anything!'
Foreign education consultant Karan Gupta hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers and addressed all their Study Abroad questions. Here's the second part of the transcript.
Consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.
Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.
Part II of the unedited transcript of UK visa officials' chat with GA readers regarding studying abroad.
Did you know that textbook costs can run close to Rs 20,000 per term at US universities? Use alternative options to avoid these exorbitant costs.
