Over the course of 16 years of guiding students for international education, our boardroom discussions have inadvertently discussed this topic. As life progresses with time and the scale of economies evolves, we want to ensure that we keep adding value to careers of young aspirants. The biggest achievement of our jobs is to be part of the positive transformation of lives.
When I started working 9 years ago – I was always consumed with thoughts of – Aren’t we promoting brain drain? Don’t we have best institutions in India?
9 years down the line – I am the biggest advocate of international education as I have witnessed lives transformed. So what makes it special? It’s the LIFE SKILLS learnt that add value at the most critical juncture of life. TOP QUALITY EDUCATION is a bonus. Sharing what our students have shared with us over the years:
- EXPOSURE: It opens up a new world while studying; the cultural and ethnic mix opens up new vistas and stimulates learning from different perspectives.
- ‘INDEPENDENCE’: From an Indian environment of being dependent on parents; dependent for food, clothing and careers to; having to take independent decisions is a fair distance. It is tough in the beginning but then that strengthens you as a person, for life.
- TIME MANAGEMENT: When you juggle studies, work, laundry, cooking & partying all together – learning how to do manage time better happens automatically. Independence pushes one to start thinking of not only short time goals but long term goals as well. One stops drifting, instead takes control of one’s life.
- ‘MULTI-DIMENSIONAL LEARNING:Best practices in learning and teaching make one understand
theories not through ‘Cramming’ but practical application simultaneously. The latest in curriculum and application method makes one more valuable in any work culture. The multi-cultural and international exposure transforms one into a ‘GLOBAL CITIZEN’
- INTELLECTUAL QUOTIENT: Studying at top quality institutions across the globe, learning from professors who are not only MASTERS in their own domain but work strongly with the industry. The courses are designed after thorough intellectual exchanges with the industry honchos ascertaining future needs. It continues to raise the bar.
- ‘RESPECT & ACCEPTANCE’: With so much to do and a short time in hand– our tempers flare and we just have no tolerance levels these days- but when one studies and lives in groups – you learn to accept things, respect and value your own parents, friends and acquaintances better – helping you become a well rounded and a sensitive human being.
- EXCELLENT COOKING SKILLS: Without a choice, experimenting with food when you don’t have your mom to cook for you – this is one skill that you start to flourish at!
These could be few of the numerous things one will gain wisdom on besides study advantages, academic boost and skills learning. See more about this on a beautiful infographic here.
These life skills you gain make it worth the entire effort and money spent as you become a global citizen for jobs and world becomes your playing field. If resources, parents support and circumstances allow- Do try it once in life!!!
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