Reet Panchigar

What usually comes to mind when we think of Dubai? The Burj Khalifa, luxury malls, and desert safaris. But have you ever considered studying in Dubai? It may sound surprising, but Dubai is emerging as a popular study abroad destination for international students, especially from India. With its globally recognised universities and a diverse student population, Dubai is becoming a viable option for students who typically just consider giants like the UK, the US, and Canada. Let’s break down...

Think about the last time you walked into a room full of new people, like on your first day of college, at a networking event, or at a party where you didn’t know anyone. You probably considered how you would come across before you spoke. This same idea applies when writing your Statement of Purpose (SOP). Your SOP is your chance to make a personal impression. It is the only part of your application where the university hears directly from you, without your grades or test scores. It tells...

Do you remember the movie “3 Idiots”? Three students, three different reasons for choosing the same career path– Raju, from a poor family, pursued engineering not out of passion, but out of necessity to lift his family out of poverty; whereas Farhan suppressed his dream of becoming a wildlife photographer to fulfill his father's expectations. We see how both characters struggled through their academic lives. Then there's Rancho, who studied what he genuinely loved and thrived on his own...