VISA – Ms. Swapna Sundar | A Report
23rd Sept 2024
Dear All,
Thank you for participating in today’s VISA – Virtual Interaction with Scholars Abroad Episode # 8 with Ms. Swapna Sundar, Alumna, Department of Political Science.
Minutes of the Meeting
Speaker: Ms. Swapna Sundar
(Studies: BA Political
Science in MCC
Pursued Law at Dr.
Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Chennai
Masters in Law, Brussels
School of International Studies
Teaching Assistant, Kent
Law School, University of Canterbury)
College Prayer given by Global Student Ambassador Sabarinathan
Welcome Address given by Dean of International Programs, Dr. Samuel Rufus
Introduction of speaker by Professor Diviyan from the Department of Political Science
Ms. Swapna Sundar’s Talk
Slide 1 - Why Study Abroad?
* As a student looking to pursue higher education overseas, ask yourself why you want to study abroad.
* May be to experience a
unique learning opportunity or to settle abroad or for experience and exposure.
Make choices for universities based on your decisions.
Slide 2 - What to Study? Academic Choices
* Professional Degrees - be mindful of pursuing professional degrees abroad with the intention of returning to home country, as equalisation exams are necessary before one can practice.
* Regulation and Laws - be
mindful of the laws regarding return to home country.
* Future Career Path -
Sketch out a suitable path for yourself to help with making academic choices.
Slide 3 - Funding Your Education
* Scholarships - Research and apply early for scholarships that suit your profile. As India is no longer classified as an underdeveloped or developing country, scholarship opportunities have come down, but there are still good ones.
* Student Loans - Be
mindful of your ability to pay back.
Slide 4 - Living Options
* Guest Homes and Hostels - diverse living space with opportunities to interact with people from various cultures
* College campus and
Student Residence - spaces sanctioned by the university with opportunities to
interact with students from the same university
* Shared Housing - spaces
that enable camaraderie on the basis of sharing a living space.
Slide 5 - Travel on a
Budget
* Travelling by Parental
Support
* Explore the city - take
time to explore travel facilities offered to students, especially in Europe and
utilise wisely.
* Travel Safe - look for
trustable group tours and solo travel with caution.
Slide 6 - Cost Management
* Live like Students -
Embrace a simple lifestyle - choose valuable experiences over comfort
* Budget wisely -
especially in a shared living space (and even otherwise), manage finances
wisely.
* Odd jobs - working part
time helps the budget.
Slide 7 - Relationships and Social Life
* Personal Relationships -
Be mindful of the kind of company you make
* Social life - do not do
anything that would land you in trouble. Be mindful of the fact that you are in
another country.
* Legal Awareness - be
mindful of the law when it comes to international students in that country as
opposed to locals. Don’t jeopardise your visa status or future plans.
Q&A session with the students
Vote of Thanks by Lakshmi
MC & Minutes: Ms. Lakshmi Ramaswami, II MA English
Report of the Meeting: Mr. T. Abraham
We shall meet again next week on yet another Episode of ‘VISA’.
Best wishes,
Office the Dean of International Programmes
MCC
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