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What to do when you're stuck in a 9 to 5 doing work you're better than? While others wallow, ARKA BHOWMICK decided to upskill and went to study in Germany. And on the way, he learnt about the importance of linguistic connections and how rejection is just another phase to overcome in your journey. 

As of now, there are approximately 13,35,878 Indian students pursuing their education overseas, as per the most recent figures provided by the Ministry for External Affairs. For these students, securing admission into a reputable university was just one hurdle. Another factor they considered was the city's reputation as a 'good student city'. The QS Best Student Cities ranking, which provides an in-depth overview of cities globally known for their outstanding support for students, is released annually. This ranking assesses cities on various criteria, including cost of living, variety of opportunities, job prospects, satisfaction among students, and the quality of education. London has maintained its position as the top student city in the world for the sixth year in a row. Meanwhile, Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai have been placed at positions 111th, 113th, 130th, and 140th, respectively, in the list. What do you think Indian cities need to do to achieve higher rankings?

What does building the tech behind one of India’s biggest Ed-Tech companies take? Meet Rajan Chaudhary, who went from a problem-solving extraordinaire engineer first, to managing a massive tech team. His journey at Leap is just one of the many inspiring stories of growth we celebrate within our team.

Huge opportunities for Indians looking for careers in the EU? A study by the National Skill Development Cooperation (NSDC) highlighted some alarming trends for the #EuropeanUnion. By 2050, 25 EU countries are expected to see a reduction in their population, while the population of the entire union too is set to decline by eight percent without an influx of migrants. Moreover, the EU’s workforce too is showing a declining trend, as the 25-49 age cohort is expected to see an average age of 43, indicative of an ageing population. The need for health professionals in the UK, Information and community technology in the Netherlands and farming related activities in Germany are just some of the many jobs expected to need workers in huge numbers. Indians looking to work in the EU, stand to benefit from this situation. Read below to find out.

To complete her dream of getting a non-traditional MBA from Duke University, Puja Majety needed a higher amount than other banks or other NBFCs were willing to offer to her without collateral. Enter Leap Finance.

Curious about what drives someone whose job it is to make everyone work at the top of their game? Say hello to Shivangi S. Her journey at Leap is just one of the many inspiring stories of growth within our team.

Is Asia becoming an increasingly attractive choice for Indian students planning to study abroad? 🎓 23 out of the top 100 universities in the world are in Asia and they tend to be ignored, and studying in those is closer to home and cheaper than Europe and the Americas for Indian study abroad candidates. Countries like Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea especially want to increase their student intake drastically in the near future, and are becoming serious options for Indian students with their top universities. Japan wants to hit 400,000 from 318,000 international students. South Korea wants to add 100k students to their 200k, while Taiwan wants to sextuple their pre-pandemic international student community of 57k to 320k by 2027. These countries want to increase their pool of high-skilled talent to aid their growing industries, like the semiconductor industry in Taiwan, with special emphasis on STEM students. They have introduced various measures to compete for the top talent, for example, Japan is offering more internship programs, like with Nikkei Asia, to convince graduates to stay in the country. With Indian students already looking at more offbeat locations like Germany, Netherlands, and Estonia, will Asia be next?

Every study abroad journey is different, and offers a different perspective and insight. For Sanjay M., it was quickly understanding the value of learning German and forming human connections, which changed everything for him 💫 Read more here : https://lnkd.in/ggaGPgff

If Deakin University is on your list this is a must-watch. Here's everything you need to know about the Vice-Chancellor Scholarship they have on offer in this collaboration we did with Ar. Vishrut Goswami! 🎓