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I started feeling happy for the kids and their families who decided to stay back in India than to face the same fate as many international students here in the USA. That was the statement by Karthik (an F1 student). And I wanted to know why did he say that. That leads to an exciting…
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As part of the Premium Webinar series, I interviewed Shekar. The interview was about how and why he immigrated to Canada after Masters Degree in Virginia Tech. There’s one topic that stood out. When you watch the video below, you can learn the following: The #1 skill he lacked as a grad student & learned…
When I chose to come to America, I was just 20. And, being the eldest daughter and grand daughter of the house, I was always pampered and never away from my home. But, I still had this big dream of coming to the US. Not because of the fancies it brings along, but instead, I wanted…
Success. I’ve been running behind it without knowing what it actually was. As defined by a typical middle-class Indian above the age of 21, it is the status of a person who has a good job, and who is able to spend money for his luxuries and also give a lump sum amount to his…
When it come to job search for F1 Visa students, patience is a must. It can take several months before you can get your job after you start looking for one actively. Some students think only Desi consultants would hire F1 students and then go on to sponsor Green Card. Which is totally incorrect by…
What do you think about Consultancies here in the U.S., who help you get a job and get placed as contractors at client sites? I have written about this in the past. Being a consultant is not bad; It’s a huge industry. Desi Consultancies Are Necessary Evil In The Job Market – Agree Or Disagree?…
Reports of Students Deportation have calmed down in recent days. It’s not over, but Spring 2016 colleges have started, and volume of students entering the USA will pick up for Fall semester. I have to assume that, we may see more “denial of entries” at the U.S. Port entry this July and August months. But,…
Graduate School, Ph.D. and Study Abroad is not for the faint of heart. Here’s a true and shocking story of a student dismissed from Ph.D. program at Texas A&M at College Station. First, I want you to read the following experience and at the end I have my thoughts and what you can do to…
Having spent a year pursuing my Masters in Computer Science at the University of Florida, here is my view of life in the United States. First of all, your experience here is going to be a baptism of fire to the harsh realities of life, with all its compromises and sacrifices. Most people derive…
