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Sushil Sukhwani is the founding director of the overseas education consultant firm, Edwise International. He has 31 years of experience in counselling students who have opted to study abroad in various countries, including the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. He is part of the board of directors at the American International Recruitment Council and an honorary committee member of the Australian Alumni Association. Sukhwani is an MBA graduate from Bond University, Australia. ... more
Asked by Anonymous - Sep 25, 2023Hindi
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My daughter is doing BA Hons. in Liberal Arts with English as a major subject. She is in second year. She has interest particularly in English although other subjects are also taught. Could you guide a good masters program for her in India and abroad?

Ans: Hello. To begin with, thanks for reaching out to us.

To answer your question first, pursuing a master’s in English opens an ample amount of opportunities for advanced studies.

Studying English abroad gives all its students the opportunity to express themselves effectively in both formal and informal contexts. Also, as a student, your daughter would benefit from a good education and better opportunities for growth.

Given your daughter’s background, the best program she can choose from are: Master of Studies (Mst) in English and literature literature (University of Oxford, UK); Master of Arts (AM) program in English (Harvard University, USA); Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in English Studies (University of Cambridge, UK); Master of Arts (MA) in English (Australian National University); and Master of Arts (MA) in English literature (University of Toronto, Canada).

Ensure that your daughter checks the program’s curriculum, faculty expertise, and other available resources. Also, the location, cost, and career opportunities play an important role.

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My daughter is in her final semester of Philosophy Hons. She had studied French (from sixth to tenth) and Spanish in college as vocational course. She wants to do her masters, which one is advisable for her. Kindly suggest what would be the appropriate course she could do related to her course .
Ans: Hello Sangeeta,

First and foremost, thank you for contacting us. There are a number of Master's degree possibilities that your daughter would find appealing given her background in Philosophy, French, and Spanish. Listed below are a few:

1. Philosophy: Your daughter could expand her understanding and skill in her area of study by pursuing a Master's degree in philosophy. She can specialise in a branch of philosophy viz. ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of mind.

2. Linguistics: Given her fluency in both French and Spanish, your daughter may like to pursue a Master's degree in Linguistics, the scientific study of language specializing in either sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, or computational linguistics.

3. International Relations or International Studies: Your daughter, with her language abilities and Philosophy background, could possibly seek a Master's degree in International Relations or International Studies. The study of international politics, economies, and cultures is often the main emphasis of these programs and can lead to jobs in foreign policy, diplomacy, international organisations, or NGOs.

4. Comparative Literature: A Master's degree in comparative literature, which covers the study of literature from other cultures and languages, would be an additional choice. Her knowledge of French and Spanish could be useful in analysing literary works from these countries, and she could investigate subjects like cross-cultural literary analysis, translation studies, or cultural studies.

5. Cultural Studies: A Master's in cultural studies may be the right choice if your daughter is drawn to multidisciplinary approaches to culture and society. With specialisations like gender studies, race and ethnicity studies, or postcolonial studies, this area investigates the interconnections of culture, identity, politics, and society.

Based on your daughter's experience in Philosophy, French, and Spanish, these are just a few recommendations for Master's degree alternatives. When picking a choice, it's critical for her to conduct thorough study and take into account her interests, abilities, and long-term career ambitions. Encourage her to investigate several programs, consult with experts or mentors in her area of interest, and think about her own goals so as to make a decision that fits her interests and professional goals.

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Hi sir My daughter is doing fourth sem btech in biotechnology and biochemical engg from a govt college in Trivandrum.She plans for masters abroad mostly US. can u please guide on how to go about it.
Ans: Hi, it’s great that your daughter is planning ahead. Since she’s in 4th semester now and wants to do her Master’s abroad, especially in the US, here’s a simple step-by-step guide:

1. Focus on Academics
Keep her CGPA as strong as possible—above 8.0 ideally. US universities value consistent academic performance.
2. Start Building Profile
• Internships: Try to get internships in biotech or related fields, even if they’re small.
• Projects/Research: Encourage her to work on mini-projects or assist professors in research.
• Online Courses: She can take 1-2 certification courses (Coursera, edX) in relevant areas like bioinformatics, genetics, or data analysis.
3. Prepare for Exams
• GRE: Start preparing by 5th semester if required by target universities (some have waived it, but it’s still accepted by many).
• TOEFL or IELTS: Needed to prove English proficiency. She can prepare after GRE.
4. Shortlist Universities
By 6th or 7th semester, shortlist about 8–10 universities based on her interest, budget, and profile. A mix of ambitious, moderate, and safe options.
5. Application Process (During final year)
• Write strong SOP (Statement of Purpose)
• Get LORs (Letters of Recommendation) from professors/internship guides
• Prepare resume with academic and co-curricular highlights
• Apply around Oct–Dec of final year (deadlines vary, so check early)
6. Scholarships
Most MS programs offer partial funding or research assistantships. Having good academic and research background helps.
7. Visa Process
Once she gets admission, start preparing for visa interviews and financial documents.
Let her start slow and steady now. No need to rush, but the earlier she plans, the smoother it will be.

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Asked by Anonymous - Dec 12, 2025
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Dear Sir/Madam, I am currently a 1st year UG student studying engineering in Sairam Engineering College, But there the lack of exposure and strict academics feels so rigid and I don't like it that. It's like they don't gaf about skills but just wants us to memorize things and score a good CGPA, the only skill they want is you to memorize things and pass, there's even special class for students who don't perform well in academics and it is compulsory for them to attend or else the student and his/her parents needs to face authorities who lashes out. My question is when did engineering became something that requires good academics instead of actual learning and skill set. In sairam they provides us a coding platform in which we need to gain the required points for each semester which is ridiculous cuz most of the students here just look at the solution to code instead of actual debugging. I am passionate about engineering so I want to learn and experiment things instead of just memorizing, so I actually consider dropping out and I want to give jee a try and maybe viteee , srmjeee But i heard some people say SRM may provide exposure but not that good in placements. I may not be excellent at studies but my marks are decent. So gimme some insights about SRM and recommend me other colleges/universities which are good at exposure
Ans: First — your frustration is valid

What you are experiencing at Sairam is not engineering, it is rote-based credential production.

“When did engineering become memorizing instead of learning?”

Sadly, this shift happened decades ago in most Tier-3 private colleges in India.

About “coding platforms & points” – your observation is sharp

You are absolutely right:

Mandatory coding points → students copy solutions

Copying ≠ learning

Debugging & thinking are missing

This is pseudo-skill education — it looks modern but produces shallow engineers.

The fact that you noticed this in 1st year already puts you ahead of 80% students.

Should you DROP OUT and prepare for JEE / VITEEE / SRMJEEE?

Although VIT/SRM is better than Sairam Engineering College, but you may face the same problem. You will not face this type of problem only in some top IITs, but getting seat in those IITs will be difficult.
Instead of dropping immediately, consider:

???? Strategy:

Stay enrolled (degree security)

Reduce emotional investment in college rules

Use:

GitHub

Open-source projects

Hackathons

Internships (remote)

Hardware / software self-projects

This way:

College = formality

Learning = self-driven

Risk = minimal

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