10 Benefits Of Studying Abroad

Ask anyone who went studying abroad and they will all tell you- Hell ya!! Definitely do it!
Studying abroad is one of the most rewarding and life changing experiences a student can have. You are not only learning academically, but you get the opportunity to learn to stand on your own feet, freedom to make your own choices, absorb a different culture and pretty much learn a new way of life. 




1. STUDY ABROAD ENHANCE YOUR ACADEMIC SKILLS
Studying abroad presents you with the opportunity to gain experiences a classroom setting can never provide. It is a chance to expose you to different styles of education. You get to learn a subject/major from a different cultural perspective giving you extensive knowledge on it. You can take courses that are not normally offered in your home country or other than your specialty. You could maybe do a minor in another field or add another major.


2. STUDY ABROAD IMPROVES ON YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND GET READY FOR AN INTERNATIONAL WORKSPACE
Studying abroad at a location, which is a global hub for your interested field, could provide you with great opportunities such as learning from the best of experts and gaining some incredible work experiences.

With world globalization and the requirement of international interaction, studying and living in a foreign country, absorbing a new culture, maybe learning a new language could give that extra edge and set you apart from thousands of job applicants. Potential employers look quite highly on international exposure, as the students are independent, display diversity and are more adept to new challenges and difficult situations.

If you are looking to settle abroad or are keen to work in another country, a local education there could definitely be of help as well.


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Women and the MBA : Change in management demographics across geographies

Hello readers! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We are back with another series of posts this week and this time we’d be looking at ‘Women and the MBA’. To date we have found that there remain some myths and pre conceived notions attached to the female demographic in the MBA domain and in the mind of the average person, business schools are still associated less with women than men in a lot of South Asian countries, especially places like Thailand, Vietnam and of course, India. However, we are trying to bust some myths in this series and this is the first one of those myths. So, if you are one of the people who think on similar lines, then you might be in for a pleasant surprise. 

Let’s see why! There has been something of a paradigm shift in the global MBA demographic trends from 1980’s and early 90’s. This is substantiated if you look at the statistics; at top international business schools, on average, women now constitute 35% of an MBA class as compared to about 20% in 1989. While 35% is still a minority share, what’s encouraging is that more and more women are preparing for MBA admissions processes than ever before. Also, this is happening in big way in the geographies that one did not earlier associate with such trends. If you were to look at specific business schools here, then the Wharton Business School leads the pack with 40% of its entire MBA population in the class of 2012 being women. What’s more, together, these students represent a total of 68 countries.

When one talks about countries where there are more women who are preparing to take the GMAT than men, the immediate guesses would generally have been countries such as the U.S., Canada or maybe the UK.   Therefore, it should come as quite a revelation that in fact, more women than men are taking the GMAT in China, Russia, Vietnam and Thailand and this embodies a huge wave of change across the world where more and more women are choosing Management as a career option over previously preferred occupations for women in Asian countries like teaching, administrative work or becoming a home maker. Over a quarter of a century ago, most women in these developing countries  who are now looking at entering B-schools were not even born, and their parents perhaps did not foresee that their girl child would be sitting across a computer taking English-language standardized tests, in her endeavour to go overseas for a Management degree and subsequently a management career.

So why is this happening? Of course, the female empowerment movement across the world, the emphasis on equality of sexes, not just in the west, but in the eastern world too is likely a key reason; and increased exposure and opportunities have a lot to do with this change. However, there is another factor  that has contributed to this trend; that top B-schools  & organizations around the world are realizing that there is a set of qualities that women unusually posses which in some cases make for better manager and more efficient leaders. Women are universally known to be more well organized, more patient, with better people skills and more composed at times of taking important decisions- all qualities required for a good management student & professional.

Judy B. Rosener was one of the first people to observe this in her revolutionary & path breaking article titled ‘Way women Lead’ published in the Harvard Business Review in 1990. In the article Judy says, “The women’s success shows that a non–traditional leadership style is well suited to the conditions of some work environments and can increase an organization’s chances of surviving in an uncertain world. It supports the belief that there is strength in a diversity of leadership style.”


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Indian employers see overseas graduates as more job-ready

Employers in India believe foreign university graduates have better technical skills for jobs, according to the India Employability report unveiled by The British Council.

The research surveyed 200 foreign and Indian companies on ascertaining the attractiveness of Indian and foreign university graduates for jobs on parameters such as skill-sets, availability and quality of talent pool. It revealed that 39 per cent of the respondents deemed far more graduates from foreign universities as better prepared for the job than those from Indian universities, perceiving them to require lesser extensive training, according to 14 per cent of employers.

Rob Lynes, director of the British Council spoke about the findings.

Please explain the key findings.

This report is looking at employability of Indians in general. It is about what young people need to do to get jobs. The report looked at particularly those who studied in India or overseas and tried to assess whether the latter have an added advantage. With 200 respondents, it's not a huge corpus to look at, but what the report does say is that some employers feel those who have studied overseas are better prepared for the job market. And this could be attributed to exposure, critical thinking abilities and better understanding of business concepts. These were employers who hired students with overseas experience. I guess it doesn't make them better employees but gives them something extra. Even in the UK, we encourage people to get some exposure overseas. This is the first time we have looked at elements like employability in context of the Indian market.

What are the concerns regarding overseas education?

This report is looking at employability of Indians in general. It is about what young people need to do to get jobs. The report looked at particularly those who studied in India or overseas and tried to assess whether the latter have an added advantage. With 200 respondents, it's not a huge corpus to look at, but what the report does say is that some employers feel those who have studied overseas are better prepared for the job market. And this could be attributed to exposure, critical thinking abilities and better understanding of business concepts. These were employers who hired students with overseas experience. I guess it doesn't make them better employees but gives them something extra. Even in the UK, we encourage people to get some exposure overseas. This is the first time we have looked at elements like employability in context of the Indian market.

How are training interventions for institutions and companies panning out in India?

Soft skills are critical communication presentation skills, and these are essential for any job. Students may be academically brilliant but if you cannot communicate and engage you'll find it difficult to survive. The British Council works broadly with 12 states in India. We train the trainers to teach language. We've had tie-ups with companies and higher institutions looking at soft skills training. There is a demand for that in India.

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Source: EconomicTimes

5 STEP APPLICATION GUIDE FOR POST GRADUATION ABROAD (MS / MBA / PHD)

Every year, an increasing number of students decide to go abroad to pursue higher education in postgraduate courses. Doing your post graduation internationally has many benefits as it makes you stand out, enhancing your knowledge, skills and qualifications, taking them to the next level. It internationalizes your CV making you seem more attractive to many multinationals recruiting all over the world. A lot of employers are hiring people with an international outlook as they are more aware of other cultures, making them work better with different people from various parts of the world.
1. The initial planning stage:

• There are a number of postgraduate programs to choose from. Therefore, it is important to first decide the kind of program that works for you. Obviously the course has to be of interest to you, but also do consider your strengths as a student. Do your research well and if required take help of a professional who can help, guiding you in the right direction. Make sure the course that you have in mind is accredited, as it establishes the quality of the program. Lastly, do think long term about the industry you want to work in and make your decision accordingly.


• Where you choose to study is very important as well, as it has a direct impact on your experience. A post graduate degree from a highly ranked university will look great on your CV for sure, but do not forget to check individual department rankings.
  Do choose a country/ university that take care of your needs. Do you want to live in a big city or a small town would do? Do you want to live on a large campus? There are many things you need to consider such as language, culture, food, student life, etc. All of this will play a very important role on your entire experience and future possibilities.


• Deciding when to go is the next decision that needs to be taken. There are two semesters in a year. Fall (August/September) and Spring (Jan/Feb/march), the fall semester giving you a higher chance of getting admission as the availability of programs is greater than in spring.


• Tuition fees can get very expensive although they greatly vary depending on the country you choose on. Make sure you not only take into account your course fee but also your day-to-day expenses, including rent, travel etc. This will help you to make an informed decision.

2. Pre-required tests:

Most graduate level courses require you to take an entrance test. These usually vary from country to country, although a language proficiency test is usually enough. Please make sure to check your school website to make sure of your pre- required tests. Most standardized tests also require your passport so make sure it is ready.

• GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is one of the most widely accepted graduate entry-level exams, in most English- speaking countries such as the United States and Australia. It is not often a required test in the UK. (Note that many universities may also ask you to take a subject-specific GRE.)
  Most universities set their own score requirements for the test scores, the average in the US being 3.0-5.5 for the writing section, 154-163 for verbal and 157-167 for the quantitative section.


• GMAT (Graduate Managements Admissions Test) is a standardized test for students seeking admission for graduate studies in business schools. Many schools in the US, Canada and Australia require you to take this test and include the score as part of the application process. The average score to get into a top-level business school is 718 out of a maximum 800.


• TOEFL/ IELTS are two of the main language proficiency tests in English you can opt for either of it.

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