Our Podcasts
Expert insights and guidance on studying abroad through our educational podcasts.
Why NJIT Gives You 3 YEARS to Work After Graduation | Erica Rolek
Erica Rolek, Assistant Director of International Recruitment at NJIT, joins Shiva Krishna to talk scholarships up to $25,000 a year, why 96% of NJIT's programs qualify for 3 years of OPT, what makes their R1 research status rare, and the biggest mistakes Indian students make once they land in the US.
IIT Alumni Quit His PhD to Uncover the Truths of Study Abroad Industry | Nikhil Jain
Nikhil Jain left a fully funded PhD at Monash University to fix what he saw was deeply broken in the study abroad industry. Today, as founder and CEO of Foreign Admits — an AI-driven platform for consultants and students — he's one of the most honest voices in this space.
Why Spain Could Be the Smartest Study Abroad Move for Indian Students | Simran
In this episode, I sit down with Simran — an International Officer at Campus Spain who moved to Spain 7 years ago, studied there herself, and now helps Indian students navigate the Spanish education system. She knows the struggles firsthand. And in this conversation, she breaks down everything.
Are We Raising Dependent Students? | Umita Melwani on Global Readiness, Germany & the 13th Year
In this episode, I sit down with Umita Melwani, educational entrepreneur, language specialist, and founder of URH Educational LLP, to talk about something nobody really wants to say out loud — that we may be preparing our children for marks, not for life.
The Germany Reality Check Indian Students Need | Sevara, Munich Business School
Sevara is the Team Lead for International Recruitment at Munich Business School — one of the few AACSB-accredited private business schools in Germany. She travels to India, meets students, sits in on interviews, and sees exactly where things go wrong.
US Admissions & Visa Truth | Case Western Reserve Insider Reveals All ft. Priyank Garg
In this episode, we sit down with Priyank Garg, International Recruitment Officer at Case Western Reserve University, to uncover what actually happens behind the scenes of US university admissions.
MBBS Abroad Truths Every Parent Must Know | Hari Narendra on NMC, FMGE, Fees, Scams & Career
In this power-packed conversation, Shiva Krishna sits down with Mr. Hari Narendra, Founder Chairman of Narendra Academy and Founder of Narendra Tech Solutions, who has guided 8000+ students over the last 15+ years in academic counselling and international admissions.
Global Education Beyond Degrees | Innovation, Europe & Careers ft. Arun Thekkedath - Shiva Krishna
Is studying abroad still about rankings and destinations… or has the game completely changed? :earth_africa: In this powerful conversation, Shiva Krishna sits down with Arun Thekkedath, an expert in international education, innovation ecosystems, and India–Europe academic collaboration, to decode the real future of global education.
