India’s 10 Best Overseas Education Institute in 2018

1. T H E www.theknowledgereview.com NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success August 2018 STUDENTS’ CORNER Safety of Students in Philippines COUNSEL’S INSIGHTS What is the current scenario of education system in India? Inspirus Inspirus Education Education CREATING A DREAM PATHWAY THROUGH CONCLUSIVE COACHING Bakhtawar Krishnan Director

2. VISVESVARAYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Centre of Technical Excellence South Ambazari Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra. vnit.ac.in

4. Editorial B India being one of the biggest sources for outbound students is the increasing unemployment of graduates. According to a study conducted by Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), there are more than 30 million unemployed Indians who are seeking jobs. India, which has rd the world’s 3 largest education system with 1800 colleges, 13 nationally acclaimed institutes, and 600 universities, however has made the admission process to these institutions competitive and complicated. eing the second largest host country for outbound student mobility, India has the highest growth rate of ‘study abroad’ aspirants in the world. However, the reason for The acclaimed foreign degree, excellent research opportunities and global exposure are some of the reasons for more number of students preferring to study abroad. Unlike before when students were only pinned down to the borders of India, today studying abroad is no longer a dream. Students all over the country are now being encouraged to dream big and there are instructors and educators who help these students to achieve their dreams. India: The Hub for Outbound Students The consultancies with expert educators are today the navigators of the students’ dream. These consultants have made the study- abroad process work for everyone. Scholarships, which have opened a whole new level of opportunities of the aspiring students has encouraged them to choose any course in any country. The consultants and the educators are updated with every detail regarding the scholarships. Helping students successfully enrol into a college with a scholarship from a company, institute or government organisation has encouraged them to study abroad. Visa was one such factor which again created confusion amongst students on whether they should choose to study overseas. However, the coaching institutions all over the country have taken care of any hurdles related to visa too. Skilled professionals and visa experts are always alert and get their students through the visa-process successfully. Every process of the study-abroad is now made hustle free. Starting from helping students choose a subject, a college at par with their capabilities, elaborating their future prospects, the students are supervised by the expert educators. Given all the conditions, the students tend to move out of their home country. Providing them the world stage and preparing them to be the leaders, such consultancies offer them a world to conquer and achieve. T R Crescent CU Crescent CU

5. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Pooja M. Bansal MANAGING EDITOR Rajarshi Chatterjee EXECUTIVE EDITOR Crescent CU CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Anmol Preet Singh VISUALISER David King ART & DESIGN DIRECTOR Amol Kamble CO-DESIGNER Alex Noel PICTURE EDITOR ART EDITOR Asha Bange Priyanka, Shweta BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Akansha garewal MARKETING MANAGER Ankush Patel BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVES Truptesh, Ruptesh Patil, Kanchan, Pradnya RESEARCH ANALYST Chidiebere Moses CIRCULATION MANAGER Robert DATABASE MANAGEMENT Stella Andrew TECHNICAL HEAD Swapnil Patil TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT Vivek Bangade TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS Amar, Pratiksha DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER Marry D’Souza ONLINE MARKETING STRATEGISTS Alina Sege, Shubham Mahadik, Vaibhav K SME-SMO EXECUTIVES Prashant Chevale, Uma Dhenge, Gemson, Irfan August, 2018 twitter.com/theknowledgerv www.facebook.com/theknowledgereview/ CORPORATE OFFICE The Knowledge Review Off No. 513 & 510, 5th Flr, Rainbow Plaza, Shivar Chowk, Pimple Saudagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411017. Phone - India: +91 7410079881/ 82/ 83/ 84/ 85 Email: info@theknowledgereview.com For Subscription: www.theknowledgereview.com T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success Copyright © 2018 Insights Success, All rights reserved. The content and images used in this magazine should not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission from Insights success. Reprint rights remain solely with Insights Success. The Knowledge Review is powered by Insights Success.

6. 08 INSPIRUS EDUCATION Creating a Dream Pathway through Conclusive Coaching ARTICES 22 16 CAREER TALK Exceptional Career Options in Music providing tremendous amount of Scope for Aspirants STUDENT’S CORNER Safety of Students in Philippines 32 28 STUDENT’S ZONE COUNSEL’S INSIGHTS U.S, Among the Most ‘Sought-After’ Study Destination for Engineering What is the current scenario of education system in India? 38 42 EXPERT’S SPEAK STUDENT'S DIARY Guidelines for Choosing a College Major The future of career and opportunities in Travel Tourism

7. CONTENTS ESPIRE EDUCATION Navigator of the Dream pathway 18 GLOBULE OVERSEAS STUDY CONSULTANTS The ‘Out-and-out’ Counsellors & Educators 26 ONE WINDOW OVERSEAS EDUCATION Furnishing Opportunities for Lifelong Learning 30 SIEC EDUCATION PVT. LTD A Tradition of Excellence & Soaring Success 36

8. INDIA’S 10EDUCATION verseas BEST INSTITUTES IN 2018 T R Fostering Leaders of Tomorrow T he Internet has changed everything that we do, perceive and consume. Not only has the internet changed the lives but it is the gateway to information. Today, any kind of data/information is just a few clicks away. This drift and massive flow of information have enlightened mankind of the opportunities lying ahead of them. While the educational sector was to adapt to these changes at the last, once these alterations were embraced, there has been a reformatory change in the educational sector too. Prophet Mohamed’s quote, “Opportunities slide way like clouds”, explains how real opportunities are the building blocks towards a successful life. It is because of these chances that the students, educators, mentors and people all over the globe are eagerly seizing any openings. To succeed in the future, one starts planning right from his or her school days. Once the schooling is completed and the student has sorted out the ‘specific major’, the real task begins which is choosing a college. Students today can experience a seamless academic campus across the globe. As a result, there is now a major change in the situation of Indian students. Once restricted to the colleges on the boundaries of India, the students today have numerous choices ahead of them. Realizing that sky is the limit, the students are courageously dreaming big. To support such dreams and help them achieve it, few experienced groups of educators have come forward to offer their skilful advocacy. Keeping in mind about this distinctive line of expertise we have introduced this issue named as, “India’s 10 Best Overseas Education Institute in 2018”. On the cover of the edition we have, Inspirus Education: Creating a Dream Pathway through Conclusive Coaching.This consultancy one of the finest and the leading the way in helping students identify and prepare to become alumni of some of the world’s best universities. The team Inspirus believes that success is when the students find the perfect match of subject choices, university and campus environment. This does not end here; along with it we have featured other institutes who offer their brilliant advocacy to students and help them achieve their dream. Espire Education, Globule Overseas Study Consultants, One Window Overseas Education Pvt. Ltd, and SIEC Education Pvt. Ltd are the handpicked institutes who are some of the finest overseas education institutes. While flipping the pages make a note to go through the CXO articles penned down by educators including Pulkit Sahni, and Prachi Soda. T R

10. Inspirus EDUCATION Creating a Dream Pathway through Conclusive Coaching “ “ The backbone of Inspirus is its highly experienced teaching staff, a team that can go any length to mentor students

11. INDIA’S 10EDUCATION verseas BEST INSTITUTES IN 2018 T R Bakhtawar Krishnan Director

12. Our FOCUS Remains HOLISTIC Training OF EVERY Student T the academic corridors specifically for higher education, are certainly creating a seamless campus across the globe. For students from India, the choices are no longer limited to the Universities in their home state or those pined across the length and breadth of India. The world is quite literally their playground and most begin weaving their future dreams around these new realities fairly early in their school life. identify and prepare to become alumni of some of the world’s best universities. With a strong footprint of over 2 decades (formerly known as KIC Education), Inspirus has a unique test-prep module defined on the basis of an in-depth understanding of international teaching-learning patterns and academic standards. here is chatter about creating a global village impact in every diplomatic enclave. And so While helping candidates prepare for GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL/ IELTS, the institute believes success is not simply in achieving an admit. Success for team Inspirus is when students find the perfect match of subject choices, university and campus environment. With a strong belief in their moto “Children matter. Their dreams, goals and future matter more”, the institute focuses on working with each child at their own individual pace. Supporting these dreams in today’s universe is the unlimited access to information; simplified processes; improved financial support systems and most critically a well aware and experienced network of education allied services dedicated to providing counselling and coaching support to young students. Decisive Coaching and Career Guidance University education is a stepping stone into the future. And each future is Inspirus Education is an institute that is leading the way in helping students

13. “ “ enabling students to recognize their core strengths and build critical life-skills along with understanding subject concepts over competitive successes. unique. Inspirus counsellors recognize and respect this reality. Through an individualized counselling programme, the team aims to get each students’ SWOT analysis in the primary stage itself. This helps students and parents make an informed decision about both subject selection and targeted universities, at an early stage. With their focus being student centric, Inspirus team helps students find the right fit in terms of subjects and universities. Our team of counsellors remains abreast of all regulatory changes that may impact student admissions and processes A keen observer, Bakhtawar visits International universities on a regular basis and remains actively engaged with academicians and students across institutes in India and abroad. Her astute understanding of corporate interests and their impact on curricula, have built the foundations of Inspirus. The institute reflects Bakhtawar’s vision. Each student that Inspirus grooms for an international campus is like an ambassador from India and she ensures her team continues to work with the students even after the finalization of their admits. Guidance on legal matters and financial planning advise are just small steps that she encourages her team to support parents with. The counseling process is designed such, that students are able to build up confidence and improve their conversational skills, days before they are ready to pack their bags. Participation is encouraged for various programmes that prepare them to understand life beyond the classrooms. From academic to socio-cultural variations counselors at Inspirus engage with students on a one on one basis. Regular interactions of over 6-7 weeks, students are familiarised with all aspects of the country of their choice. Each candidate is encouraged to discuss and question student alumni from Inspirus, currently studying in universities across the globe. across industry corridors and impacting teaching patterns as well as options in academic centres. Says Bakhtawar Krishnan, Director Inspirus Education, “We want our students to come out as confident, positive and progressive members of the society, who are in a position to maximize their learning via this unique opportunity of cultural and academic exchange”. Promising Career and Academic Walkway Inspirus is not an institute that prepares students for a career prospect in the direct sense of the word. However, they are a critical cog in the wheel; in fact their role is pertinent in setting the direction of the career the child might opt for in the years to come. An Ambitious Leader and Astute Observer “Ambition is the first step to success. The second step is action” Present in the prime suburban centres of Andheri, Bandra and Ghatkopar, Inspirus has well equipped, dedicated, spacious classrooms, that offer students a quiet environment to focus on learning. Backed by a well-qualified and experienced faculty is always an advantage for an institute. At Inspirus, the faculty is not just made of subject experts but also of teachers willing to go way beyond their brief to help each child achieve optimum success. For Bakhtawar Krishnan, Inspirus Education is not an enterprise, it is a passion and a long standing personal dream realized. A successful banker for over 2 decades, Inspirus was not a challenge. It was in fact, an opportunity to shape an institute that would play a critical role in defining the shape of tomorrow. Moving into the space in 2013, Bakhtawar steered the institute towards becoming a student-first centre. Helming the Institutes unique coaching-mentoring methodology, she put the spotlight on “As such the focus at Inspirus has been to spend time with each individual student to understand their motivations, inspirations, strengths and weaknesses, and at times even the family influences before guiding them towards subject selection and eventually university selection”, asserts Bakhtawar. The institute ensures counsellors, teachers and mentors remain in tandem with the dynamic changes occurring Being independent counsellors, this institute is not obliged to focus on any

14. Children MATTER. Dreams, GOALS AND Future MATTER More Inspirus over the years are: University. They remain loyal to their principles of keeping student interest foremost. As such students are recommended to interact with the counsellors well in advance. Through in-depth engagement with students and their parents the team understands individual goals and formulates a customized plan. • 5% of the students are placed in TOP 10 university • 25% of the students are placed in TOP 30 Universities • 60% of the students are placed in TOP 100 Universities • Over 30% of the students secured Scholarships from 1 Semester onwards while over 65% received Financial Aid from the 2 semester onwards. • A total Scholarship of USD 800000 was received by the students in Fall 2017 THEIR st Success, at Inspirus, is measured in student happiness and achievement of individual goals. Some of the brightest minds of this institute are leaving their footprints in University of Texas (Austin), Purdue University, California School of Arts, University of California (San Diego), University of California (Los Angeles) and John Hopkins University to name just a few. nd Nevertheless, the most decorated accomplishment of this institute is the growing number of high scorers with one student securing the absolute score of 340/340 – for the first time in India. Glorious Achievements T R Inspirus has placed over 6000 students from all over India, in prestigious institutes of Higher Education, across the globe. Some of the highlights of

17. INDIA’S 10EDUCATION verseas BEST INSTITUTES IN 2018 T R URL Name of the Institution Location of the Institution AWE LG-CS-9, Ansal Plaza Mall, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201010 planmystudy.com Asia World Education Fourth Floor, 402, Minal Tower, Old Nagardas Road, Andheri(E) Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400093 Espire Education espireeducation.com 13/2, 2nd Floor, Mehrauli,, (Near main bus terminal),, New Delhi, Delhi 110030 Globule Overseas Consultants globeoverseas.in 203/204, Manratna Business Park, Tilak Road, Opp. Food Spot, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400077 Inspirus Education inspiruseducation.com No. 78, New No. 8A, 1st Floor, VV Koil Street,, Thiruvaleeswarar Nagar, Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar West, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040 International Intelligent Educational Consultancy iiec.co.in industrial layout, 5th Block, Koramangala Bangalore, Karnataka 560095, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095 MBBS Study World mbbsstudyworld.com Megamind Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Delhi E-14 1st Floor, South Extension-1 New Delhi 110 049 INDIA megamindonline.com Suite 301, Krupa Towers, Western Hills, Near JNTU, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072 One Window Overseas Education Pvt. Ltd. onewindow.com 48/49, 'B' Building, 3rd Floor, 'C' Wing, Sreenath Plaza, Dnyaneshwar, F C Road, Paduka Chowk, Sud Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005 SIEC Education Pvt. Ltd. siecindia.com TB 09, Crown Plaza Mall Neelam-Ajronda Metro Station, Sector 15 A, Faridabad, Haryana 121007 yesgermany.com Yes Germany

18. STUDENT’S CORNER SAFETY OF STUDENTS IN PHILIPPINES T deciding to send their children to Philippines for further studies, SAFETY is one of their biggest concerns. ‘ he Rising Tiger’ in Asia, Philippines is expected to continue its economic growth by welcoming world tourists and international students. Its impressive growth proves its safety however there are always few concerns that should be addressed when you travel to a foreign land. Especially when parents are An initiative taken by a student to study abroad does not just show something about his/her academic achievements but also about his/her personal ambition and determination. However, when they land for the first time to this new land without a family member they tend to have mixed emotions full of nervousness and excitement. An international student always searches for home away from home and it comes only with safety satisfaction. Philippines is a safe country and a lovely place to visit but when you travel in any part of the world, you should be aware of your surroundings. You cannot have your passports and IDs and credit cards with you all the time. Whether it is Mumbai, New York, Moscow, Mombasa, Shanghai or Sydney pick pockets can be anywhere. Every year thousands of Indians are taking admission in MBBS Philippines. There are social networking groups and local groups for Indian expat communities in Philippines. When it comes to Philippines local Filipino people are also considered most warm, friendly, happy and helping. Locals treat foreigners and especially international students with lot of warmth. Most locals speak English and hence communicating with them becomes very easy. In no time, Indian student in Philippines starts feeling like home. Moreover, the expanding presence of Indian businesses and growing domestic tourist inflows make them feel at home. No racism or hatred incidents have been reported in last few years unlike some of the other western countries. Most of the Universities are in safe areas, but it is always advisable that parents talk about safety to their children before their international journey. There is no need to scare them but of course they should have a brief idea and should be made conscious to take care of their purses when walking in a crowded area. There are some locations within the country in which it is considered not so safe zone for foreigners so to know that and avoid visiting those places is a wise step. Beware of strangers offering drinks or confectionery. They may be spiked. T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 16

19. About the Author Prachi Soda, Business Manager at Just for Education, an alumnus of Amity Business School, Noida has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and Marketing and Human Resource (Dual).She has completed her Bachelor’s Degree also in Business Administration and Management, General from B.N. P .G. College. Prachi Soda Business Manager Seek advice from local contacts and always leave travel plans with friends, colleagues or relatives. Keep up to date with local and international developments and avoid demonstrations or large gatherings of people. The Philippines Bureau of Immigration has specifically warned foreign nationals against participating in public protests and political rallies. Foreign nationals who participate in these activities may be detained and deported for violating Philippine immigration laws. The general emergency number in the Philippines is 112. Expats can also call 117 or 168 to reach the police directly. As parents, briefing your children with little details mentioned through the trip-prep will stay with them abroad and help them to have your voice of reason in the back of their head when met with complicated situations. Though they are heading abroad – they are existing in the same world full of good and bad people. T R T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 17

20. Espire Education Navigator of the Dream pathway Espire Education has a vision to gift the society which stands for today’s youth’s achievement and their future. Q reasons why studying abroad is a trend now. However, for students in India going abroad has become much easier unlike before. Opening the gates to the world stage, few educators are now encouraging students to dream big and they even offer their conclusive aid. Espire Education is one such coaching platform wherein the educators and counselors are dedicatedly offering aid of all type. A one of its kind consultancy, Espire Education inspires hundreds of students to achieve their success and expectations in studying abroad through personalized guidance and training. Proudly Committed and Zeal to Serve Espire Education has made the study-abroad preparations work for everyone. This organisation is commitment in helping their students meet their goals and career objectives. It offers services that help students in making the most important decision of their life; education and future career. It provides information on more than 10,000 courses from various universities and institutions from over 10 countries. The counselors here are distinct in their approach and understand the needs of all students. Even though some of the students who have not been too bright in their academics in India have made a glorious success by undertaking overseas education provided with the brilliant guidance offered here. Espire Education is registered under the Ministry of Company Affairs, Govt. of India. It is also registered with the below authorities that are relevant for countries they deal with: uality of education, a globally recognized degree, and the vast opportunities are the few • AAERI, Association of Australian Education Representative in India • PIER Professional International Education Resources – Qualified Education Agent Counselor • Education UK Certificate for agents by Education UK Incomparable Advocacy Espire Education aids students at every step of study-abroad process. The skilled counselors of this establishment aid the students in choosing either an T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 18

21. INDIA’S 10EDUCATION verseas BEST INSTITUTES IN 2018 T R academic or professionally oriented courses. The counselors follow a unique approach in matching a student’s course with their long term career goals and life planning. This coaching platform has appointed personal counselors for each student who work on student’s profile and help them to make best choice by suggesting careers, their associated professions, future demand in industry, and international scenarios of those careers. Once the student finalizes their major and the preferred country, the instructors provide them the option of choosing the preferred university. just helping students being enrolled at the respective universities. The team offers its expert aid in any hurdles related with visa too. The pool of talented visa professionals here is dedicated to get their students through visa-process successfully. This dedication towards students has helped them achieve a visa success rate of 98.7%. Leaving no stone unturned, Espire Education makes sure that these professionals are well aware and equipped to help students any time. The team gets rigorous training on updated student immigration laws and common visa complications. Team’s knowledge is continuously upgraded and each member gets assessed on their skills. The documents are carefully scanned and checked multiple times to eliminate any chance of error. Poonam Agarwal Branch Manager The vast network of this consultancy includes a direct tie up with more than 600 universities in countries including Australia, Canada, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, USA, Singapore, Dubai, Malaysia, and Europe. These instructors are there to help the students through each and every step of application. The documents are verified and cross checked innumerable times. Apart from this, the students are guided in writing their and SOP’s and essays which is again revised by experts. The Odyssey of Glory The accomplishments of Espire Education are the result of the team effort put by every member of this consultancy. The team of this organisation comprises of professionals who themselves have either studied overseas at top universities or have been in this industry for many years including citizens and graduates from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK and India. The team of these seasoned professionals bring with them industry knowledge of more than 6 years. Hence, the key ingredient of the success of story of Espire Education is the team. This team has accomplished something unmatchable and the organisation enjoys success unparalleled to others. With a visa success rate of 98.7%, Espire Education Pvt Ltd has been awarded the Service Excellence Awards –“Best Overseas Education Consultants in Noida” by BIG Brands Research Ltd. “Words of Trust” “I am highly delightful to be a part of a well renowned institute which delivers quality education and maintains a balance between education and sports. The professors are very helpful throughout the coursework. The clubs and student activities during the year provide a great exposure as well. The informative workshops work great for improving your knowledge and skills.” This consultancy which is solely devoted towards the service of students constantly analyses the profiles to bring out the best for the student. Once the profiles and the available finances of the students are completely evaluated, the team scrutinises the scope for scholarships. The best option available is chalked out for them. After detailed and repetitive counseling sessions with students and parents they draw a conclusion and the portfolio is directed towards the decided university and gives an extensive follow up to make it a success. -Swati Vashishta, 2 Year nd “I am pursuing my masters and have extremely benefited with the decision of studying abroad. The quality of education and international exposure has helped me develop my personality and skills. The work study environment is really nice and helpful. I am thankful to Espire Education for giving me such a platform which has helped me shape my future.” The effective guidance offered by Espire Education does not end with -Ritika Modi, 2 Year nd T R T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 19

24. CAREER TALK Exceptional Career Options in providing tremendous amount of Scope for Aspirants T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 22

25. M musician. There are numerous professions in the world. To get into these various professions, people of different age, gender, financial background, literacy levels, and time zones work to satisfy their basic needs and sometimes even wants. All these people are totally different from each other as everyone has a different lifestyle. The one thing which is common among all the people across globe is music. need to create it by taking lots of efforts and practice. Singers, composers, songwriters, producers, musical instrument players like guitarist, drummer, pianist, are individuals from various walks of life who choose music as their professional careers. Apart from these, there are many other career options in the music industry which many would have not heard of. Music Journalism organizations. This career is most suitable for people who love music and also have the passion for reporting. As far as education is concerned, Staffordshire University at Staffordshire, England, The University of Texas at Austin, Berklee College of Music and Mumbai University are some well-known universities that offer various courses in music journalism. These courses can help an individual in criticizing music with certain amount of authority. Instead of a program in music journalism, a course in English, Communications or Journalism may also be useful. usic can change the world because it can change people.” says Bono, an Irish Journalism involves an extensive amount of research which is followed by writing daily news or stories, reviewing articles, events, and interviewing various personalities from their respective fields. Similarly, music journalists are individuals who carry out research on various events and happenings of the music industry. Writing articles and reviews about new music releases and live performances is another prime task in this profession. Music journalists get to interview various musicians, renowned artists and also people involved behind the music development process. They have the freedom to work as freelancers or can even be employed by print, broadcast, or online media Audio Engineering Music is one thing which never changes and goes beyond boundaries. It is one such medium which can communicate even over the barbed wires. No matter what the state of mind is music can always accompany one. Be it the times of joy, or in the times of grief, music always heals and makes the flow with its exotic waves. People prefer listening to music from various genres like folk, jazz, rock, pop, electronic and many more. In order to enjoy such variety of music, musicians It is also referred to as sound, recording, or vocal engineering. The job of an audio engineer is a technical one as it revolves around the instruments, equipment and machinery used in a recording studio. This machinery is used to record, mix, synchronize, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects for the production of movies, music recordings, live shows, or video games. Audio engineers have high employment opportunities in radio stations, advertising firms, TV channels, designing firms, recording studios, animation, movie production T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 23

26. and much more. Individuals aspiring to be an audio engineer may come from backgrounds such as physics, computer science, acoustics, electrical engineering, or electronics. Lawrence Technological University in Michigan, SAE Institute located in The Netherlands and Soundtech Media Institute of Chennai provide the necessary programs in audio engineering. Music Therapy As interesting and unique as the term sounds, music therapy is the process in which music is used for the physical, physiological, mental, and social well-being of individuals. A therapy is carried out by listening to music, singing, or playing a musical instrument depending upon the complexity of problems faced by an individual. It is a proven fact that listening to music and musical instruments soothes the body and mind. When trained therapists apply this phenomenon in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, schools, and nursing homes, it helps them in the treatment of wide array of problems like depression, anxiety, hypertension, and many other concerns. Music helps in dealing with not just the stressful situations at workplaces but also the various issues in day-to-day life. The right knowledge about music and a background in medicine or biology are necessary to create a career in this field. The Arizona State University located in Temple, Arizona offers a bachelor’s degree course in music therapy. Cruise Ship Musician A Cruise Ship consists of a wide variety of musicians like pianist, drummer, musical director, sidemen, and band leader. Being on one ship for around four to six months, these musicians get to not only entertain the entire crowd but also meet many new people from all around the world. In order to keep the crowd engaged with their music, they face many challenges by playing the best music they can which gives them many chances to practice. This increases their competency and also helps them to earn a living by doing what they love the most. Cruise ship musicians can earn hefty amounts of money and also have almost nothing to spend upon as their travel, accommodation and food are looked after. They do not have to worry about laundry, cleaning, grocery, rent, or electricity bills while working on a ship. Which musician would not love to live such a life where one gets to follow their passion and travel the world for free? Moreover, apart from knowing every bit about the instrument they play, they do not require any other educational qualifications. Therefore, this career is for the ones who are carefree or wanderers. Along with the recreational cruise, this sector offers numerous careers in navy ships too. Music can be played, sung, heard, written, or even mixed. In today’s world where retro music is recreated and remixed, there is tremendous amount of scope in opting music as a career option. An individual who loves writing can be a songwriter or music journalist. One can apply one’s skills in the healthcare sector by turning into a music therapist. Basically there are innumerable options to choose from in the music industry. And, all one needs to pursue such a career is a passion towards music. T R T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 03 24

27. Curtis Institute Of Music 1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA www.curtis.edu

28. Globule Overseas Study Consultants: The ‘Out-and-out’ Counsellors and Educators “We are transforming the lives of thousands of students, by guiding them through all the available study options in one place, One Window stands as one stop solution for all the international education needs” T the freedom to follow their dreams is no longer limited by the Universities pinned across the borders of India. The world is their oyster and this new world has given them the freedom to seek everything that they have ever wished for. A team of experienced faculties at Globule Overseas Study Consultants (GOC) help students achieve their dream Being enrolled into the dream college/university is probably the wish of every student. GOC specialized in doing exactly the same goes to any extent to make sure that their students are enrolled in the right college. The faculty members spend most of their time with the students and provide individual counselling sessions for students who are interested in studying abroad. This also helps them to identify and select the right course, country and institution. he growing opportunities have opened up a much informative world. For students from India, one such center where the experienced educators guide students for foreign education by offering globally accepted courses in accordance with their present qualification. The skilled educational counsellor of the institute also aids the students in choosing either an academic or professionally oriented courses at the time of admission. The trained counsellors of the institute also advise students on careers choices and study programmes across the world, and try to match it with the students’ educational background, aptitude and aspirations. The team also succours students with admission policies and application procedures can also be provided on an individualized basis for admission to institutes in several countries. The Explicit Guidance Platform Dedicated to provide exceptional coaching and guidance to aspiring students this institute has been and successfully turning their dreams into realities to study overseas in reputed institutes. Established in the year 1999, GOC has been offering their services to students from all over India. GOC is Reliable -Enthusiast of Assistance Offering conclusive assistance starting with helping students select a course, college/university and all other needs, T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 26

29. INDIA’S 10EDUCATION verseas BEST INSTITUTES IN 2018 T R the institute also offers its adept help in providing Foreign Exchange Solutions. The institute boasts about its vast network base which helps in the most competitive exchange rates. Instructors of the institute introduce students on the various options available to them for their foreign exchange requirements. The institute has also tied up with various banks like ICICI, Axis which give loans on easy installments to students. Although academic profiles may be considered, the primary concern and decision making process is based on the monetary well-being of the student’s family. • Student-Specific: These study overseas scholarships are largely granted to students with distinct characteristics that could range from race, gender, religion or even medical issues. • Career-Specific: Certain areas of study often come under financial aid provision to address supply shortages and the generic longer term outlook for careers stemming from those areas. Hence, students pursuing listed skill shortage areas may gain substantial financial assistance from various institutions. • College-Specific: Most institutions have certain core competencies that form the foundation for their research, education delivery and reputation. These scholarship opportunities are highly competitive and are awarded on the basis of various factors including academic, personal achievements, extra-curricular activities, overall profiles, etc. The institute also has a team of experienced overseas education visa consultants. This efficient team with their profound knowledge guides students with the visa application process. The team provides a detailed checklist to the students for visa interview preparation for various countries like US, UK, Australia, Canada etc. Once all the paper work is completed the counsellors even reviews the documents and check if everything is in order before submitting them. Vikram Jit Singh Virk MD Dedicated Educationalist and Entrepreneur Instituted by Vikram Jit Singh Virk, who also serves as the Managing Director of Globule Overseas Study Consultants, Vikram brings with him an exhaustive experience of 16 years from the International Education sector. Holding a bachelorette degree in Computer Applications (BCA), he has been working in the education sector since day one. From a small beginning, Vikram has successfully built a substantial educational network in North and West of India and have been placing students in all the major universities in the world. A proud member of WEBA, NAFSA, ICEF & EHEF all of which are internationally recognized education bodies, GOC even guides the student on five types of overseas scholarship schemes: “Words of Trust” “When I started the initial planning for overseas education, it seemed a bit doubtful task because of the whole confusion I had about the process. But I’m glad I joined Globule” • Merit-Based: Merit Based aid originated as a result of top tier universities finding themselves in a bidding war for desirable students. Merit based awards are hence typically granted on the basis of academic, artistic, athletic or other extracurricular based superiority. • Need-Based: Main eligibility criteria for Need-Based Scholarship are financial assistance. Student groups who originate from monetarily less fortunate backgrounds may be eligible for such study abroad scholarships. - Raman Pathania, Student “It was great working with teams at Globule. Everyone from counsellors to the individuals working in other departments is extremely helpful” T R T R - Khusdeep Singh Kanwar, Student T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 27

30. COUNSEL’S INSIGHTS of education system in India? I enrolled and around 751 universities and 35,539 colleges. India has one of the biggest advanced education frameworks on the planet. What is the current scenario iii. Singapore will open its first skill development centre in Assam, which will provide vocational training to youth in the locale. iv. Dabur India Ltd. has opened a skill development centre for ladies in Dhekidol village in the province of Assam that will furnish rustic ladies with enhanced work and independent work openings. ndia holds an imperative place in the worldwide education industry. The nation has more than 1.5million schools with more than 260 million students Notwithstanding, there is still a ton of potential, for facilitate improvement in the education framework. In this modern era, India advances privatization of education. Therefore, one who can pay more will show signs of improvement in education when contrasted with regular individuals. For instance, Indian education framework in rustic regions has a major issue of awful nature of educators. Primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities recruit teaching staff which aren’t all that great contrasted with different nation’s education standards. In India, a student is measured with his or her academic grades. Laboratory experiments, practical assignments are a part of the curriculum but they don’t have much value in the education. Talent cannot be measured by grades so we need to have a different measurement system which can measure talent, skills and hidden potential within the students. It is a specific issue with Indian engineer community; they pass out from all sort of stream like petrochemical, mechanical, electrical, civil and so on and wind up working in different profiles and sectors. Thus this effects other industries and applicants who have to suffer. There are ceaseless issues in display of education framework in India. There is no enchantment recipe for education system anyplace on the planet. There are constantly great and awful things in the framework. We just can’t duplicate glue the western education culture and utilize it in India. The education sector in India is ready to witness significant development in the years to come as India will have world’s biggest tertiary-age populace and second biggest graduate ability pipeline internationally before the finishing of the year 2020. The education market in India is right now esteemed at US$ 100 billion and is relied upon to almost twofold to US$ 180 billion by 2020. The aggregate sum of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow into the education sector in India remained at US$ 1.67 billion from April 2000 to December 2017, as indicated by information discharged by Department Of Industrial Policy and Promotion(DIPP). The education and training sector in India has seen some significant speculations and improvements in the ongoing past. Some of them are: i. The Indian Institute Of Technology, Delhi has been positioned 145 in the Global University Employability Ranking 2017, in view of hiring by top organizations. ii. India has consented to a credit arrangement with World Bank under ‘Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion’ (SANKALP) project to upgrade institutional systems for skills development. Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi propelled the Skill India activity – ‘Kaushal Bharat, Kushal Bharat’. Under this initiative, the government has set itself an objective of preparing 400 million natives by 2022 that would empower T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 28

31. About the Author Mr. Pulkit, Director, EGRESS Services Pvt. Ltdis a New Zealand Education Trained Agent, Cambridge English Language Assessment Trained Agent and PIER certied from Australia. He is meticulous about the quality of work in his organization and strives hard in to accomplish goals with his team and handles the total operation on the global scale. Pulkit Director them to discover occupations. The initiatives propelled incorporate different projects like: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015, Skill Loan Scheme, and the National Skill Development Mission. 7.6 million youth since its dispatch in 2015 and the government currently plans to set up 1,500 Multi Skill Training Institutes the nation over. The education sector has considered a host of reforms and accelerated economic outlays in recent years that could perchance transform the country into a knowledge haven. With human asset progressively picking up noteworthiness in the general advancement of the nation, improvement of education infrastructure is relied upon to remain the key concentration in the present decade. In this situation, education framework investment in the education segment is probably going to see an extensive increment in the present decade. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship program under the Skill India Initiative. The Union Government intends to set up expertise advancement focuses crosswise over India with a speculation of Rs 12,000 crore (US$ 1.8 billion) to make openings for work for 10 million people by 2020 under PMKVY program. National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015 is India’s initially incorporated program to create aptitude and advance business enterprise at the same time. The Union Government intends to give Rs 7,000 crore (US$ 1.05 billion) to states to spend on expertise advancement, and in this way quicken the aggressive undertaking of skilling 500 million Indians by 2022, and energize making of a biological community of business visionaries. The Government of India has made a few strides including opening of IIT’s and IIM’s in new areas and in addition distributing instructive stipends for research scholars in most government institutions. Moreover, with online methods of education being utilized by several educational organizations, the advanced education sector in India is set for some significant changes and improvements in the years to come.T R The National Skill Development Mission has made an expand skilling eco-framework and bestowed preparing to T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 29

32. One Window Overseas Education: Furnishing Opportunities for Lifelong Learning “We are transforming the lives of thousands of students, by guiding them through all the available study options in one place, One Window stands as one stop solution for all the international education needs” S students imagine that studying abroad multiple times or long-term is completely out of reach for the average student. However, there are some institutes around the world that realize the value of international students and campuses around the world. international education. Since the inception, the organisation has been known for delivering student-centric solutions and showing consistency in evolving its solutions over the years. service of international standard in a comprehensive manner with an emphasis on quality, service excellence, empathy, and respect. One Window offers services to all its students, not just by selecting institutions for them but it also makes sure that their application is complete without any errors. tudying abroad means the opportunity to discover an entirely new environment. Many overseas education needs. It is the leading organisation, delivering well-researched and tailor-made solutions enabling students to choose right colleges and careers. As the result of extensive relations in the global education, industry experts have marked One Window as the top choice amongst the students for higher The organization guides each of its students with utmost care and personalized service. Student’s needs, their academics, and the target destination are the major parameters which are considered before finalizing an institution. One Window follows a holistic approach to complete this task of selection of a university. This is accompanied by the technology tools that aid in precise selection. Keeping these values in mind, One Window Overseas Education Pvt. Ltd. was established in April 2009 with the foremost notion of obtaining an international education in reach of every deserving student. The organization is located in Hyderabad, which itself is one of the largest hubs for education in India. It is known for its comprehensive solutions for all the Personalizing Student Education The company’s mission is to bring overseas education the within reach of every individual. One Window is committed to providing superior T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 30

33. INDIA’S 10EDUCATION verseas BEST INSTITUTES IN 2018 T R One Window makes the right decision for each and every student by using the admission information from thousands of universities. The counsellors at the institute are highly trained and have the immense experience to execute their excellence and dedication. the requirement of each and every scholarship the students are eligible for. It can be directly from the institution or from the various private or government organizations from India. Leveraging the experience, One Window stays aware of the availability of scholarships for particular institutions for the particular intake. The institute maintains an extensive database of scholarships and funding opportunities for students which make the approach easier and faster. Check-listing the Visa Process Anurag Jain Director According to the institute, acquiring a visa is the hardest step in the process of admission and scholarships. Acknowledging this, One Window summarises “We take students’ dreams very seriously and we make sure that every expectation of each student is carefully fulfilled. We have a dedicated team which closely executes the extensively designed visa process for each country”. The Allegiant Director Words of Trust Anurag Jain is the visionary Director behind the success of One Window Overseas Education. As a business development executive, he has taken up the reigns to make One Window rise with the international standards. He has driven the company with his complete dedication. He makes sure that each student at the One Window gets his/her dream institution for higher education. Furthermore, he even speaks personally to each and every student before and after the completion of their application process. Under his command, One Window’s admission success rate is more than ninety-five percent. The reason behind this success is the methods that Anurag has developed for the admission process, which are used by each counsellor at One Window. His traits and motivation associated with his work inspire everyone in the workplace towards the common goal of the company. “An exceptionally talented team with a high degree of Educational Industry knowledge specifically devoted for students who aspire for the education in International Universities” The process of visa at One Window comprises multiple checkpoints. These checkpoints make sure that every single student’s document is properly placed as per the embassy’s requirements. The institute’s team even trains the students for the countries that conduct an interview for the visa process. The training consists of two-to-three mock sessions that aid the student in building their confidence. Each session is followed by the report containing the areas of improvement. Candidates examine these reports and prepare for the judgement day. – Kutumba Rao, Daughter Studying in UCLA “Indeed One Window is the best education overseas company in the country. The way their team counsels is really amazing! I have been in regular touch with my counsellor who helped me a great deal with the documentation work with proper suggestions and quality works.” T R – Ayan Pradhan, UG Student, University of Illinois Chicago Helping Students with Scholarships Recounting his ideas about the establishment of the institute he says, “I founded One Window Overseas Education, focusing on assisting students to get the best fit international education. Today, One Window is known for delivering quality service to students and institutions globally”. Every institution has a certain amount of funds to be disbursed as a scholarship to meritorious students. These funds are also provided to the students who can’t afford their own tuition fees. The experts at One Window guide all the students about T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 31

34. STUDENT’S ZONE U.S, Among the Most ‘Sought-After’ Study Destination for Engineering E engineering? Putting it in a simple way an engineer is one who can design and create useful ‘stuff’. Engineering is a vast and a global subject, and hence there are immense things an engineer can do in order to better the society. The recent advancements due to technology have introduced a new world of possibilities for an engineer. The only limitations placed here are one’s imaginations. With the passing time we can notice that engineering, as a course has not lost its gleam. A large number of students are still enrolling for this course due to the new promising opportunities. Students, who choose to pursue a career in engineering, are more confused about choosing the right college to get enrolled in. Due to the global demand there are countless educational institutions who are offering engineering courses. But yes, the best is what attracts both the parents and students. The Abundance of Choices The United States has more than 300 universities which are recognized by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET); the national organization that ensures standard competence among the engineering colleges. Hence, there are no chances of doubt as it is very much clear that some of the best engineering colleges are located in the U.S. On a count, there are more than 200 universities which offer courses in mechanical engineering, and almost about 300 universities which offer courses in computer or electrical engineering. Apart from these major streams, the U.S has universities offering degrees in agricultural engineering (31), construction engineering (25), manufacturing engineering (31), environmental engineering (80), biomedical engineering (62), software engineering (22), and other such programs. very year there is a new trend emerging in the education sector. Among all other professional courses, engineering is the one which is misunderstood by people. Certain people still believe that engineering is all about servicing cars, fixing washing machines or even driving trains. The actual question hence to be raised should be what is The Celebrated Academia Another major factor that influences students while choosing the universities is its reputation. With more than 400 universities across the country, U.S has some of the best renowned universities that offer engineering. Stanford University, University of California (Berkeley), University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Texas at Austin, Princeton University, and Prude University are few of the best universities that offer engineering. Nevertheless, there is no need for an introduction to these universities as these are few of the globally renowned colleges of University. They are not only accepted for their academic excellence, but also for other varied reasons. Another major aspect of studying in these universities is the flexibility of the educational system. During the undergraduate level, students can choose different courses before deciding their choice for major. Hence, students find enough time to explore and find their interests accordingly. T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 32

35. T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 33

36. Students studying in these universities are now flooded with the latest high-tech tools, introduced to the new and developed technologies along with top researchers of the field as teachers. This shapes the students for their better future. The students are exposed to the real world during the academic sessions itself. Employment Prospects International degree in engineering has countless opportunities all around the globe and now added with the benefit of graduating from US will be a further advantage. Being placed in one of the world’s largest economy, students are now open to wide range of career options. It is observed by most of the researchers that engineers based in the U.S tend to earn much higher salaries than their equivalents in other countries. According to a survey conducted by PayScale , the average salary of an engineer in the U.S is US $76,061 approximately. Similarly, interns who are enrolled at the U.S universities get stipends per month, which is also a way of ‘Learning while Earning’. The students can get a chance of working in U.S. after completing the engineering course. The U.S government allows companies to employ foreign workers in arenas like engineering provided that they possess an accredited qualification from an U.S institution. Apart from that the international students are given an option of working on campus up to 20 hours a week. Most of the students utilize this time to find an appropriate intern program that would be helpful for them in the near future. The Diverse Culture and Campus Life Needless to say, most memorable days of a student are the days spent in school and colleges. The freedom, life style and fun filled life at American campuses are not new to anyone. Enrolling one of the universities in America is a gateway to break free from the previous world. The student experiences a change in culture, style and everything else. They are exposed to people from all over the world and thus introduced to a world of diversified culture. The campus life in the American colleges is not just about attending classes and lectures. The students here are encouraged to take part in other programs like sports, art and other co-curricular activities. Almost all the universities have an international student unit which takes care of the wellbeing of the international students and answers their queries. Studying in U.S, not only benefits the international students with helping them receive a degree, but they are being trained by some of the dedicated professors. Graduating from a US campus will equip the students to chase the career they have always wanted and excel in it. With the advanced technologies and guidance from the industry experts, a student is well trained to engineer his way into the world and create masterpieces.T R T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 34

38. SIEC Education Pvt. Ltd A Tradition of Excellence & Soaring Success “SEIC aims to provide transparent and efficient service network to the clients and while doing so create a delightful environment for their teams to grow personally and professionally.” T Ltd have been helping students achieve their dream since 23 years now. SIEC believes that the effort put by the entire team is the reason behind its success. With 50,000 success stories, the institute also acknowledges the vision of Ms. Sonya Singh, CEO whichplayed a major role in its glory. This inspiring woman entrepreneur is steadfast in leading the organisation. Ms.Anubhuti Rautela, Ms. Nidhi Vij and Mr.Shailendra Verma are the other frontrunners who play an important role in making SIEC a top name in the International Education consultancy services in India and abroad. · Your Education, Your Choice: A student's education should be his/her choice and hence they deliver a suite of services that offers options fitting into a student's aspirations and capabilities. The aim is not to provide the information that they have but to filter and provide the information to students that are relevant to their interests and profile. · Their Journey, Your Success: Their pool of proficiency with over two decades of experience ensures glorious success of students. he pioneers of the international education consultancy services in India, SIEC Education Pvt. students in several hundreds of Universities globally. This proud group of educators offer their brilliant advocacy from over 30 branches, worldwide, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and has a Global Head Office in Melbourne. Having recently added Malaysia to its portfolio of offices, this organisation's sole aim is to add value to the aspirations of the students. This finest institution has a portfolio of over 400 universities and institutions from over 9 study destinations, an ample pool to choose from. The long-term vision of the institute is to achieve growth for the students, employees and organisation. An Unambiguous Guidance Platform At SIEC, the counsellors are committed to the cause of a student's success in life. For this, they astutely map a career pathway. SIEC’s career solutions are tailor-made in such a way that it suits the academic backgrounds, career aspirations and realistic learning goals of the students. The experts of this institution are trained to advice students on how to make a plan for a successful career outcome. Most of the SIEC strongly believe in 2 things: The Celebrated Reputation Incorporated in 1995, the institute has successfully placed more than 50,000 T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 36

39. INDIA’S 10EDUCATION verseas BEST INSTITUTES IN 2018 T R services offered here are free of cost. The team makes sure that the students are enrolled into the right college. They give advice to students regarding the destination, career goals, courses, and university and colleges. Along with training the students to crack English proficiency tests like SAT, GMAT, GRE, IELTS and PTE, the instructor enlightens the students about various in-takes and how to qualify for the chosen courses. On the whole, SIEC has made the entire admission process seamless for the student. Zealand, UK, Middle East and South East Asian study destinations. The institute enjoys a high success rate for the visa applications lodged. · Scholarship Schemes: The templates of the institute are regularly updated and available for the Career Advisors, to remain updated on scholarship offers for students. The students are regularly sent updates through SIEC education times, e-education papers and emails on the available scholarship offers. · Post Arrival Assistance: SIEC assists the student for their overseas accommodation arrangements, the airport pick up and, if possible, for part-time work as well. Ever-present and Steadfast Aid The services offered by SIEC does not only end with helping students choose a college; they guide them through choosing the right course. The institute also offers: · Events and Fairs: They regularly organise events to bring the universities and students on a common platform for valuable interactions. Their education fairs are very popular among the students. · University Visits/Workshops: This organisationalso conducts career workshops in schools and colleges and University Interview sessions for one-on-one advice at SIEC offices. · Admission Applications: The experts shortlist and provide checklists of documents required for the process of admissions, guide students for the preparation of the statement of purpose etc. They also ensure an application is submitted for a successful outcome. · Visa Process: SIEC visa experts assist the students in the financial documents preparation, meeting the checklist requirements and submission of the applications. The documents are well presented meeting the financial requirements of the visa process. SIEC assists in visa applications for countries like Australia, USA, Canada, New Sonya Singh CEO The Odyssey of Glory “Words of Trust” The acclaimed accomplishments of SIEC are the thousands of career success stories of Indian students. Throughout the years, they have continued to achieve a very high number of student admission placements at the best Universities in the world. SIEC processes are vetted and certified by international rating forums, like AIRC, AAERI AAEA, ICEF Agency, etc. From time to time this institute has been recognised by New Zealand, Australia and UK High Commissions as an International student recruitment agency for the quality of their applications and meeting the required visa success ratio. “I am thankful to SIEC for providing me with guidance to help me study in Business Information System at Swinburne University, Australia. SIEC played a crucial role in the complete admission procedure. I will suggest the Overseas Education aspirants to consult SIEC for perfect suggestions over foreign education.” - Tejasw Bakshi “ am very happy as I got my visa for I Australia Brisbane CQU campus and I thank SIEC for all the hard work put in together and I am really happy working with the team. Thank you so much.” - Aman Katuch “I am going to New Zealand for my PHD program on fully funded scholarship including living expenses and I would like to thank Dr. Shreya and the entire team of SIEC to make this impossible happens.” T R - Prerna Singh T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 37

40. STUDENT’S DIARY Guidelines for Choosing a College Major T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 38

41. T sequence knowing what to study takes an upper hand. Where do you see yourself in 20 years from now? Try answering this question. Very few can come up with an exact answer; most of the others aren’t sure. It is acceptable, worry, if you aren’t confused. People start to believe that without having a goal they cannot decide on what to choose as a major in college. Below are few factors which can help students think about it. he most difficult decision which a student has to make that too right after their school is to decide about what to study next? They are confused with the ranging subjects, unable to decide which college would offer a better chance for them to outshine. Let’s say that choosing a college is as important as choosing a subject for your majors. Going by Don’t believe in any myths There are countless myths that students receive while they near to those crucial days of choosing a major subject. Believe none! Don’t consider the opinions when people would walk you out from picking any liberal arts subjects saying that such subjects would lead you to unemployment. There is nothing that you cannot achieve if you have interest. Also know that as much as choosing a major is important, it is totally okay not to choose one too. Perspectives would change as one goes ahead. Most of them have drifted from their career path and started finding interest in other fields and have outdone in it too. All one needs is the willingness to accept the change and the courage to follow the field of your interest even if the initial path would be filled with hurdles. Choose Brian Over Heart This is the time when students will have people from all walks of their life giving an opinion on what they should do. Listen to none of them, let it be parents, friends or teachers even though all that they are trying to do is to offer help. Always listen T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 39

42. to your opinion because that is what will help you in the long run. Don’t agree on, “Listen to your heart” here. There is a difference between choosing passion and interest. One’s interest would guide them to a path where they will find bigger and newer opportunities, passion will always follow behind. That is why being logical and listening to brain matters at this point of the time. Not everyone is certain about their passion. As mentioned before people tend to choose a different path once they enter the corporate field. Following one’s own subject of interest would also help in discovering passions. Know your goals There can only be one Einstein or only one Shakespeare, but there can’t be another you. As the quote goes “Be yourself, everyone else is taken”; analyze what you are good at. Question/ Ask yourself what do you want to do in future. There’s a propensity where students usually use to follow what their elders guide them through. Parents usually suggest with opinions like lawyer, doctor and engineer or any other profession. But pull yourself out from this noise and confusion and focus on your very own goals. There are many who haven’t chosen a goal yet. That is absolutely okay too, unless you decide to follow someone else’s goals. Here is a small tip which we can suggest, put your decisions into the real world. Think over whether you have decided to follow a particular path looking at its future promises, or because it stirs you deeply. A lot of things can happen overnight. Similarly the future is uncertain. So pick something which makes you wonder or which encourages you to study harder and most importantly which forces you to think about it in-depth. Be an Adept Following one’s interest or picking a goal is not enough. Be ready to bend. There is nothing that cannot be achieved without hard work. So only when world throws you in a situation where you want to quit, know that you are going the right path. Willingness to take up new challenges, study hard and exploring would make one skilled at it. Another major quality that one should have is acceptance. Being open to criticism and readiness to learn more will help you keep going. The designer of one’s future is oneself, with the world is getting competitive by every minute all one should focus on is to strive to be on top. The above mentioned points can only guide one. However, it is the students who know what is best for them. Whatever subject you choose or whoever you choose to become, be the best version of it. T R T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 40

43. ALTIUS HOSPITAL Hightech Laparoscopy Gynaecology Hospital HIGHLIGHTS OF TRAINING Basic to Advanced Endoscopy Covering all aspects on Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Special Emphasis on Pelvic Anatomy Pelvi trainer Sessions Lectures and Seminars Laparoscopic Suturing on Dummys Hystero trainer Session Electrosurgery Hands on Training under Supervision Authenticated Training Certicates (FOGSI recognized) Proctor and Mentoring after Training LEARNING UNDER UPERVISION ENTIRE RANGE OF SURGERIES PELVIC TRAINER TACKLING COMPLICATIONS GROUP DISCUSSION DIFFERENT TYPES OF HYSTERECTOMIES HANDS ON TRAINING ON PATIENTS INFERTILITY SURGERIES TROUBLE SHOOTING HYSTEROSCOPIC SURGERIES TYPES AND TRICS SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ELECTROSURGERY ADDRESS #6/63, 59th Cross, 4th Block, Rajajainagar, (opp) to MEI Polytechnic, Near Ram Mandir, Bangalore–560 010. 080–23151873, 9900031842 www.laparoscopicsurgeries.com www.altiushospital.com endoram2006@yahoo.in

44. EXPERT’S SPEAK The Future of Career and opportunities in Travel Tourism A of 1322 million. According to the report released by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, the number of international tourist arrival in India in 2016 reached 14.57 million with 9.7% annual growth rate while the number of domestic tourist visit stands at 1613.55 million with an annual growth rate of 12.68%. Tourism continues to play an essential role as a foreign exchange earner for the country. In 2016, foreign exchange earnings from tourist were US$ 22.92 billion as compared to US$ 21.07 billion in 2015, registering a growth of 8.8%. Due to the growing will of people to escape from their regular schedule and experience different culture and lifestyle as well as due to increasing disposable income of the people, both domestic and international tourism will continue to grow in the future. crucial for the travel tourism industry. Innovation could be based on technology or unique service provided by an enterprise. Competition in the market is a driving force behind innovation. For an individual enterprise, innovation can be a means of survival in competition with others. In many cases, innovations will be the result of changed customer requirements. This also applies to the travel and tourism industry, where the road to success lies in creating products that tourists and other travelers are willing to pay for. For example, Airbnb has changed the way how tourist book their hotels to stay in a while on their vacation. Rather than booking traditional hotels, tourist can book apartments, homestays or a room with amenities at a lower price through Airbnb. As a graduate or specialist in Travel Tourism, there will be many opportunities to innovate and thereby create value for both the organization and customers. s per the report released by UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals grew by a remarkable 7% in 2017 to reach a total Tourists are making higher demands of suppliers concerning service, knowledge, and competence. Human capital is therefore essential in the travel and tourism industry, and the quality of the product offered by the enterprise depends on the people employed. This is where career and opportunity in travel tourism lie. The education offered should reflect the travel and tourism industry’s competency requirements. The travel and tourism industry’s competency requirements are affected by trends and Travel tourism being an experiential service, i.e., a service in which the focus is on the experience coming from the interaction between the customer and the organization, the emphasis would be given on this quality of service provided to the customer. Without the ability to provide an impeccable service to customers, an organization in this sector will not survive. Technological progress and tourism have been going hand in hand for years. Innovation is playing an increasing role in service and is particularly T H E | August 2018 | NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success 42

45. developments in the market. The education offered should be able to imbibe the changes in the travel and tourism industry’s competency requirements to ensure that the industry has access to personnel with relevant qualifications of a high standard. Branding and promotion of an experience, event, place or service are critical in the travel tourism sector. One would think of the Taj Mahal as a must-see when a person plans to visit India, or one cannot ignore to experience the cherry blossom while in Japan in spring. The FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, for instance, has resulted in more people traveling to the country despite higher airfares and hotels rate. There are a lot of untapped tourist places in India which could be explored by the tourist. For example, rural tourism in India, especially in North East India, is still at a very virgin stage. From a social point of view, rural tourism may contribute to maintaining the population in rural areas, promoting the preservation of natural scenarios and traditional cultures, rehabilitating depressed areas and improving the socioeconomic conditions of (often poor) small producers. It may also be a channel to help women, young people, and socially vulnerable groups (e.g., native communities) enter into the labor market, get better jobs, or find new sources of revenues. Thus the role of a person working in this sector is significant as its influence in uplifting the social status of a specific section of the society. An organization needs to connect with customers regularly through various media such as blogs, videos, and websites. Engagement with customers through contest and games is required to keep hold of the customers. The newsletter should regularly be sent to customers to update them about the latest news or updates in travel tourism. A person who is looking forward to a career in travel tourism should possess content writing skill and be creative and innovative to provide unique services to customers. An organization which communicates effectively with its target customer is AirAsia. AirAsia Berhad is a Malaysian low-cost airline headquartered near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia flying to more than 20 countries. The company sends regular updates about new routes, sales and offers, new blog and other offerings. The company is very active in social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram to name a few and it offers its monthly magazine downloadable on its website. This enables the company to survive and grow even though the sector is very competitive. Prof. David Hangsing ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prof. David Hangsing, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and National Institute of Technology Silchar, is currently the Batch-in-Charge and professor in Marketing in PIBM. His areas of interest include Basics of Marketing and Marketing Research. T R T H E NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW| August 2018 | Education. Innovation. Success 43