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"I would say not only Germany, if you're moving to Europe, except the UK ofcourse, you need to know the local language because without that, you might get through uni, but after that, it's close to impossible to kind of survive."

How important is work culture after you complete your study abroad? Workplaces in every country have a different vibe and expectations. In Germany, the work culture is deeply influenced by the concept of "Feierabend," which refers to the end of the workday and the beginning of “rest”. In the UK on the other hand, the work culture is fast-paced and results-driven. The country is known for having longer work hours than other European countries. Across the ocean is a different story altogether, as U.S. work culture focuses on a competitive spirit and professional growth. Hence, people tend to work longer, but with more flexible work hours. What a student chooses should depend on their personality and motivations, but prior knowledge of their future employer's culture forms an extremely important part of your post-study abroad success.

On August 31st, at Taj MG Road, Leap Scholar brought together over 100 universities from 15+ countries, connecting them with 1,700+ students. From personalised counselling sessions to career-focused discussions, the fair was a hub of opportunity for students ready to take their next big step abroad. 🌏 👩🎓 👨🎓 Thank you to all students, university reps and our partners for making this event such a huge success! 🚀 ✨

Earlier this year, Leap Scholar took its best performing ‘Titans’ to a trip to Bali for an adventure. Together, we celebrated a year of achievement, purpose and joy. 🚀 🌟 This event not only boosted our motivation as we discussed our progress and hurdles, but also reinforced our relationships. Here’s to another year of shared success and togetherness!

The recently released Quality of Life report by HSBC shows that Indian parents' desire to send their children abroad is even higher than that of planning for retirement and a secure future. Studying abroad has always been an aspirational idea for many Indians, especially as financing has become easier in recent years. The quality of #overseaseducation was the primary reason listed by parents for considering overseas education, followed closely by the possibility to specialise in an area. Do you think the desire to send children abroad to study keeps rising amongst Indians? Let us know in the comments.

I am Swapan Madabhushi, I did my Master of Science from Technical University of Munich in Germany and I currently work in the Netherlands. This is my story.

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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.