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GradBytesShortBytes: Factors to Consider while Shortlisting UniversitiesShortBytes are a series of "Byte-Sized" episode that aim to assist you in your Higher Education Journey. This week we talk about the 6 Important factors that one must consider while Shortlisting Universities. From picking the Right Country to choosing the Right Program we will cover everything that you'll need to know to make an informed decision. Stay till the end for some BONUS tips!
2022-01-1705 minGradBytesCalgary: Home of the DinosIn this week's episode, we meet with Nikitha, a Master's students at the University of Calgary. We get to hear why Nikitha chose UCalgary, what got her interested in Data Science, life as an international student and a lot more...
2021-12-1150 minGradBytesFrom the Mentor’s desk: Jasmine GartnerJasmine Gartner Anthropologist, Unconscious Bias Trainer and Inclusion Trainer. Jasmine has a Ph.D in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico and is certified in Learning and Development Practice.In this episode, we discuss in depth about the “Unconscious Bias” that we come across when in a foreign country and how to overcome this bias in order to network efficiently and make the best out of your study abroad experience.
2021-09-2752 minGradBytesFrom the Mentor’s desk: Prayag TripathiJoining us this week on GradBytes is Prayag Tripathi. Prayag has a diverse professional background - from working at Google to founding the Ed-Tech Startup, Edvisory. He is also an alumnus of KEDGE Business School, France.In this episode, we discuss Prayag's study abroad journey, why it is imperative to diversify your professional connections, and how studying in France can provide students with the perfect conditions to build a diverse network of peers and a thriving career.From college selection, application to job hunting we discuss all the secret ingredients you will need to kick-start...
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GradBytesThe Big Apple, Broadway and walls of IvyThis week we are joined by Krishna Datta, a Computer Science graduate from BITS,Pilani whose love for Computer Science is only paralleled by his love for theatre. Krishna is soon going to join Cornell Tech in New York City to pursue his Masters in......you guessed it! Computer Science! And he is here to share with us his journey from BITS to The Big Apple and everything in between.
2021-08-2357 minGradBytesGo Thunderbirds!This week on GradBytes we travel to the western most coast of Canada with University of British Columbia alum; Deepak Kumar. In the episode, Deepak shares with us his experience at studying at the university; from student life and academics to life after graduation, we've covered it all.
2021-07-2649 minGradBytesFrom the Mentor’s desk: Dr. Connson LockeDr.Connson Locke is a Professorial Lecturer at the London School of Economics where she has been teaching leadership, organisational behaviour, and negotiation and decision making since 2008. She is also the author of the hugely successful book - Making Your Voice Heard: How to own your space, access your inner power and become influential.In this episode we discuss how students can use the skill of Upward Influence in their academic and professional lives. We will also discuss the importance of harnessing our inner voice among other topics based on Dr. Locke’s hugely successful Guardian Masterclass an...
2021-07-0350 minGradBytesFrom the Back Bench to Boston: Off ScriptThis is an "Off the script" edition of our last episode; with a lot of fun un-heard snippets from the original interview, anecdotes from Pallavi and a few bloopers!
2021-05-1830 minGradBytesFrom the Back Bench to BostonThis week we are joined by Pallavi, a graduate from Boston University with a Master's degree in Public health. In this episode we talk about Pallavi's exciting academic journey and how she made her way from being the quiet back-bencher to a Boston University graduate.
2021-05-1457 minGradBytesLa La LandThis week, we are back in the sunny state of California with Ayushi, a Biology major from UCLA. In the episode, Aayushi talks about her education journey so far, what led her to pursue her Bachelor's abroad, the lesser-known career opportunities for a Biology major, and her love for dance and extracurriculars and how they helped her.
2021-05-1052 minGradBytesThe Windy City: Part 2Continuing our conversation with Aashita, we discuss her application journey, how she wrote her SOPs, how to deal with an application rejection, job opportunities after graduation, and more...
2021-05-0327 minGradBytesThe Windy City: Part 1Last week we spoke about pursuing a Bachelors's Degree in Psychology and this week keeping up with that theme, we will be speaking to Aashita who traveled to the "Windy City" (a.k.a. Chicago) to pursue her Master's in Psychology. P.S. This is a two-part episode so don't forget to check out the second part where we discuss the application process, SOP, and much more!
2021-05-0328 minGradBytesThe Purdue BoilermakersThis week we have a chat with Vasudha, a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelors's degree in Psychology. She shares with us, her journey to the Mid-West, her experiences of living alone in the United States as a nineteen-year-old, and how she became a Purdue Boilermaker
2021-04-2648 minGradBytesCity Of AngelsIn this week's episode, we have a conversation with Yash Bhatia who shares his college application journey, why he chose UCLA, and how he is planning his finances, Visa, and a lot more before he starts his new journey in the "City of Angels".
2021-04-1940 minGradBytesA Study in OxfordIn our maiden episode, we have a chat with Saloni about her journey to Oxford, life after graduation, and everything in between.
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