Walking into the
sylvan surroundings of Loyola school on 21st September 2015 brought back a gush of memories. I was immediately transported into a time
machine of the early sixties. It was
1961. A young student of class four, walking up the hillock every afternoon,
small satchel on my back, mostly filled with a snack box and water bottle,
eagerly waiting for what school had to offer. I was enrolled to the brand new
St. Joseph’s School, Pashan, who, for want of a building, shared the premises
of the Loyola school, to run the first year of classes. The hillock itself had
shady trees on its base, a flat clearing half way up and a bare top. In this
clearing, we celebrated our Sports Day, in the best looking sports dress I have
ever seen…. coloured skirts, white shirt with the colored logo – canary yellow,
emerald green post office red and sky blue.
That day, standing
before two batches of alert and enthusiastic Class 11 students, that feeling of
belonging, and their connection with me was evident. The next hour was one of impressions….of well
disciplined students, with big ambitions, focused radars, not afraid of hard
work. I dream of their futures as having all the ingredients of success. As
Senior Manager, Edwise International, I spoke of the possibilities of going
abroad to study in Universities across the seas. The possibilities through Edwise led to USA
(the land of dreams), United Kingdom and
Ireland ( experienced and classy), Canada (The best place in the world to live…
according to the UN), Dubai and Singapore ( a choice nearer home), Australia
and new Zealand (with stay back options).
Today’s world
offers a stunning variety of options in subject choices. Students want to go
abroad for better quality, state-of-the-art –facilities in workshops, labs and
studios, for a more modern syllabus with breadth and depth, or to combine
subjects that are not traditionally offered together. Some even succumb to the
strict reservations that Indian Colleges adhere to. The student centric
approach of foreign universities makes the syllabus relatively flexible.
Networking with students from a variety of countries, offers great
international exposure.
The main trend
at present seems to be towards specializations. No more do students look for a
generic Computer Science. They look for Cloud Computing, Human Interaction, Big
Data, Network security and the like. So with Pharmacy students wanting Drug
discovery, Drug delivery, Pharmacokinetics or Biotechnology students choosing
Marine Biotech, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or combinations with
Molecular Biology, Immunology, Pharmacy, Management etc. Growing favourites
with job opportunities in the modern world include Art Fashion and Design,
Legal studies, Pharmaceutical studies, Healthcare and Biological Sciences. Who
said the IT bubble has burst?! IT, Engineering and Finance, Accounting and Management
will remain constant attractions. Most courses judge the applicant on academics,
English skills and a statement of purpose, so extracurricular activities,
entrepreneurial and leadership skills, as well as the command of English always
contribute to a strong application. Not all Universities require a GMAT or GRE,
SAT or LNAT.
With the help of
merit scholarships, and bursaries, the cost gets reduced and Indians today are
investing on education to beat the fierce competition in the job market. Plan today on approximately fourteen to twenty
lac rupees a year and you should have most destinations and a majority of
Universities covered. Banks are keen to offer education loans, and students can
work almost everywhere on part time jobs on and off campus.
Well into its
silver jubilee year, Edwise International has helped students gain admission
into Universities all over the English speaking world. Trained Counselors
commit themselves wholeheartedly to counseling, short listing Universities,
making and tracking applications, gaining admission for students who seek their
help. Over and above, they are trained to assist with visa applications and
interview skills. For the less focused, they offer Aptitude tests, English
language classes and coaching for admission tests. The Company hosts Education
Fairs at more than ten cities, three times a year and even prepares students to
take on the journey they are taking to an unfamiliar country. Edwise, a pioneer
in the field of global education offers most services absolutely free of cost.
As India’s premier Education consultant, they have twenty-four branches
scattered all over India. So head towards the closest one today!
Meera
Subramanyam
Senior Manager
Pune
Edwise
International
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