India-Canada Tensions Rise, Canadian Colleges Seek To Reassure Indian Students
The article discusses the outlook for Indian students seeking education abroad, with a focus on Canada, despite the recent India-Canada diplomatic row. Viral Doshi, a prominent educational consultant, shares his insights.
Doshi highlights Canada’s enduring appeal to Indian students. He emphasizes Canada’s welcoming environment, research opportunities, extracurricular activities, job prospects, and the allure of permanent residency. He acknowledges concerns among students and parents due to the political fallout but believes it’s a temporary issue, and applications to Canada will likely continue with a wait-and-watch approach.
Doshi also mentions the UK’s emergence as a favored destination and the potential for Indian students to return to work in India. While other countries like Europe and Singapore are considered, the USA, Canada, and the UK still dominate international education choices.
Regarding employment prospects for Indian students in Canada, Doshi is optimistic. He believes the political situation won’t significantly impact recruitment as Canadian companies value Indian students for their hard work and academic excellence. He advises against a knee-jerk reaction and encourages students to consider returning to India for employment, given the country’s growing opportunities.
Doshi also challenges the notion that overseas education offers a distinct advantage in India’s job market, noting the rising quality of Indian institutions. He suggests that Indian students should go abroad primarily for the holistic educational experience rather than expecting a career advantage.
In conclusion, Doshi advises students to keep their options open and apply to multiple countries, emphasizing that the situation may improve by April-May next year.
#StudyAbroad #IndianStudents #HigherEducation #GlobalOpportunities #StudyGuide