Somehow, the pandemic managed to make the world recognise environmental crisis in a way that no cyclone, floods or Greta Thunberg could do. As the world woke up to the fact that things can go irreparably wrong, we threw ourselves into making it right with true human optimism. Companies, multilateral agencies and universities threw themselves […]
Read MoreIf you wish to work with the government to promote social good, then consider a career in public policy Public policy is fast becoming a buzzword in liberal arts colleges. This means, working on formulating large-scale policies that promote social good and working closely with the government to analyse, plan and implement relevant policies in […]
Read MoreChoice is a double-edged sword … and like all important questions, the answer to “what is the right destination for undergraduate study” is…. It depends! On your budget, your goals, availability of family and other things. Here is an overview of 8 leading destinations (in alphabetical order), the pros and cons of studying there, cost […]
Read MoreOften parents of high school students, mainly grade 10 and 11, come to us with a question, “How can my child build his/her profile outside academics?”. But the answer isn’t always that simple. One shouldn’t blindly enroll into a bunch of activities because they would “look good on the CV”, but need to be driven […]
Read MoreThis article first appeared in the Hindu on March 19, 2022. Turns out that getting into college is the easy part. The studying, the entrance exams, and the interviews were just the beginning. What lies ahead is a whole new journey with opportunities, challenges, and uncertainties. Of course, there is fun too. With college admissions […]
Read MoreThis article was first published in the Hindu on January 15, 2022. Be it the Ivy Leagues in the U.S., Oxbridge in the U.K., the University of Toronto in Canada or Ashoka University in India, top colleges get thousands of applications for their few hundred seats. However, their admission processes look beyond marks and standardised […]
Read MoreWhat is Economics all about? What are the career options in this field?
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