Global Immersion Programme is a unique abroad learning programme instituted at SRM University-AP, enabling students to acquire an all-encompassing learning exposure at an international university. The programme intends to acquaint students with varied approaches of learning while gaining exposure to a foreign cultural, political, and social milieu.

The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a webinar on the topic Advantages of Global Immersion Programmes in Malaysia to give students a brief overview of the Global Immersion Programmes in Malaysia and the benefits of undertaking them. Dr Geevaneswary Saththasivam, Director of Business Development, AIMST University, will be the keynote speaker for the event.

Date: October 10, 2022

Time: 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Speaker’s Profile

Dr Geevaneswary Saththasivam was the former lecturer and programme coordinator for UG and PG programmes from the faculty of Business and Management. Prior to that, she has 15 years of industry experience in the fields of Supply Chain Management and Shop Floor Management systems and 4 years of experience working in the field of Project Management in multinational corporations.

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The Young Leaders Programme is a foundation that helps high-potential college students secure admission to India’s #1 MBA, the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), at the Indian School of Business (ISB). The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is conducting a seminar, The Young Leaders Programme, to give the students at the university a broader exposure to the programme. Renowned higher education Marketing Professional Mr.Arun Prakash will be the key speaker at the event.

Date: October 11, 2022

Time: 9.45 AM to 10.45 AM

Venue: Tiered Classroom, Fifth Floor, Admin Block

The Young Leaders Programme is meant for pre-final or final year undergraduate or postgraduate students. It equips college students with multidisciplinary perspectives, thinking skills, and research tools and provides clarity on career goals before they begin the PGP in Management.

The seminar will deal with areas including ISB overview, ISB Value Proposition, PGP- YLP Overview etc. It will help students understand how to strengthen the MBA application to crack India’s #1 PGP in Management. A Q & A or discussion on MBA in India Vs MBA abroad and MS vs MBA, and much more are the other attractions of the event.

About the speaker

Mr Arun Prakash leads the Young Leaders Programme at the Indian School of Business. He has rich experience working in top brands like Naukri.com, Butterfly Appliances, and Eenadu and served in premier educational institutions in various managerial roles. His area of interest lies in Career Counselling, Marketing Strategy, Branding, Digital Marketing, Admissions, Outreach, Students’ Life, and Alumni Relations.

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Pursuing higher education is a prerequisite for a distinctive and successful career path. The completion of tertiary education expands deep critical and reasoning skills through an experiential learning process. It also enhances employment prospects in a highly competitive job market.

The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a seminar on the topic Higher Education’s Importance discussing the significance of ensuing tertiary education in upskilling their knowledge assets to inflate one’s career opportunity. Mr Rajesh Balasubramanian will address the gathering.

Date : October 6, 2022

Time : 10.50 am to 11.40 am

Venue : ALC – 1, Third floor, Admin Block

The seminar would provide a brief and comprehensive outlook on the various objectives of mastering a higher degree.

• MBA as an option for Higher Education
• MBA abroad vs MBA in India
• Top B-Schools in the country and how to get admitted into these B-Schools
• The exams a candidate can take – Eg: XAT, SNAP, IIFT, GMAT, GRE.
• What is CAT? (Exam patterns and syllabus)

Speaker’s Profile

Mr Rajesh Balasubramanian is an Electrical Engineer from IIT, Madras, Class of 2001 and completed his PGDM from IIM Bangalore in 2003. He runs 2IIM’s CAT program and has built most of the content for the 2IIM CAT Online Course.

He scored 100th percentile in CAT 2011, CAT 2012, CAT 2014 and CAT 2017. Rajesh scored 99.77 in CAT 2018, 99.99th percentile in CAT 2019, 99.98th percentile in CAT 2020, and 99.79th percentile in CAT 2021.

Rajesh also runs PiVerb – an Ed-Tech company that focuses on teaching maths intuitively to students from class V to class X. Prior to his stint in education, Rajesh had spent a few years as an investment banker.

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The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a session titled Orientation for Global Immersion and Guidance to Prepare SOP to enable students to lay the groundwork for their abroad learning programmes with a resounding Statement of Purpose. Ms Saloni Sinha and Ms Pragyan Patnaik from the Birla Institute of Management Technology will address the gathering.

Date: September 29, 2022

Time: 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm

A Statement of Purpose (SOP) is one of the most substantial pieces of evidence to facilitate your abroad learning. The clarity it exudes will define your needs and goals in pursuing the programme. Unfortunately, students are struggling to put together an SOP owing to their lack of clarity in drafting the document. This session intends to cast light on all the prerequisites for abroad education and will train students to compose a convincing SOP.

Speakers’ Profile

Ms Saloni Sinha is a faculty of Communication & Future Skills at the Birla Institute of Management Technology, India. She is a gold medallist in Linguistics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She works in the domain of enhancing capabilities through her innovative teaching in the field of Communication, Theatre, Future skills, development communication and Intercultural Communication. Her research interests include employability skills, innovative classroom pedagogy, intercultural communication, corporate communication, development communication, education technology and translation. Ms Saloni has recently developed a novel SINHA’s COVID SEL 5X7 Matrix, a socio-emotional learning framework for educators. She is the recipient of the Youth Icon Award 2018 for her Theatre for Social Change initiatives. Ms Saloni is also empanelled as a casual translator in the Prime Minister’s Unit at the Press Information Bureau of the Government of India.

Ms Pragyan Patnaik takes an active interest in the Internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions. With more than a decade of international experience, her stint in the field began during her time as a Researcher in one of the leading Institutes of Technology in Germany – Leibniz University Hannover, in 2010. She has served in the field of Internationalisation of HEIs in various capacities in leading German universities, establishing academic and cultural bridges between India and Germany. She is the recipient of the prestigious Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Fellowship, Germany. Prior to BIMTECH, she served with a premier Indian institution and was responsible for developing the University’s International Relations Office and leading international programs.

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Engineering became a prominent career option over the past decades with the life-changing impacts it had on the common people’s world. It has a huge hand in making our lives easier with evolving technology and expanding innovations. The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is hosting a seminar on Career after Engineering & Internship opportunities to discuss the possibilities of the disciplines in an elaborate manner. Renowned career mentor Mr Ajay Zener and SRM Alumni Mr Varun Krishnan will be interacting with the students.

Date: September 27, 2022

Time: 09.50 AM to 10.50 AM

Venue: Admin Block, Fifth Floor, Tiered classroom

About the speakers

Mr Ajay Zener is one of the best career mentors of India who has guided more than 10,000+ students the past 11 years to top universities across the world. He is an Engineering graduate from the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, with an MBA degree from IIM Ahmedabad. He has 13 years of work experience in international companies like Cadbury, Nestle and Olam and has worked in over 14 countries. He is working as CAT, GRE, and GMAT Mentor in GradSquare and has won the Brand Icon’s International Excellence Award for Best Career Counsellor in India 2022

Mr Varun Krishnan is an engineering graduate from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, and a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Cincinnati, US. He is currently mentoring the GRE, CAT & GMAT students. He handles Admission counseling for GMAT, GRE & GD-PI preparation for MBA students. He has secured 99.72% in CAT 2018, 99.62% in CAT 2019, and 99.78% in CAT 2021.

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Students are often confused about choosing the right course to attain their dream career. The International Internship and Immersion Programmes enlighten students with the multitude of courses and internships that are at their disposal. The programme guides students on opting the right course beneficial for their future career of choice.

The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is conducting an awareness programme called Upcoming Opportunities for International Internships & Immersion Programmes for interested students. This initiative provides insight on the preparatory strategy and process for internships and courses at international universities.

Date: 27 September, 2022

Time: 1.15 PM to 3 .15 PM IST

Location: Academic Block (Old & New), Ground Floor

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International Internships

Immersion Programmes

International education equips students with a broader worldview and firsthand experience of various cultures. It multiplies career opportunities and personal connections. Recognising the significance of higher education abroad isn’t enough; one must know how to get into the dream institution. The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is yet again ready to assist students in navigating the different career options they will encounter in the higher education spectrum. Bringing the Education Fair 2022 to provide thorough guidance about the universities and programmes awaiting you across the globe.

Date: September 23, 2022

Time: 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM

Venue: Hall- 4, Level- IV, Admin Block

The Education Fair offers a golden chance to explore a diverse range of study programmes with our vast network of partner universities which can accommodate students from any educational background. Major USA and UK universities are participating in this greatly anticipated event. Highly experienced university representatives will be present on the occasion to pour light into the students’ higher education dreams.

Join the education fair and set the right direction for a better future!

Participating universities

• Bradley University – USA

• Cleveland State University – USA

• Oregon State University – USA

• Kent State University – USA

• University of Arizona – USA

• University of Rochester – USA

• University of Strathclyde Glasgow – UK

• University of Essex – UK

• Brunel University, London – UK

• University of East Anglia – UK

• University of Greenwich – UK

The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a webinar on “Inputs on how to build SOP and guidance on LOR” on September 22, 2022 from 10.50 am to 11.40 am. The session will be handled by Mr Srivatsan, an expert in abroad admissions.

Drafting a Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Letter of Recommendation (LOR) is an art. While an SOP is written on your own, an LOR is a letter that you receive from your teacher/professor. An SOP often follows a standardised format. There are several questions you need to answer in this document which will in turn reflect your real purpose in pursuing higher studies abroad. Most of the time, students lack clarity as to what they should emphasize in their SOPs. Proper guidance and assistance in this regard will help you address a lot of your queries.

Similarly, LOR writing also follows a pattern. There are different types of LORs such as Academic LOR, Professional LOR etc. Having a broader picture as to what aspects of your capabilities you wish to highlight will help your mentor to draft the letter accordingly.

In this session, a majority of your concerns regarding SOP and LOR writing will be addressed. The session intends to touch upon the various aspects associated with formatting these documents. Receiving the right guidance and tutoring will certainly help you draft a convincing SOP and credible LOR.

Speaker’s Profile

Mr Srivatsan is a Software Engineer by profession. He completed his Bachelor’s in Engineering with a major in Computer Science and pursued Master’s in Computer Science abroad at Wayne State University, Detroit. After a short dabble in Software Development and Testing with Microsoft, Mr Srivatsan returned to India having realised that his passion was teaching. He has been associated with Jamboree since 2014, after teaching Quantitative, Verbal, Aptitude, and Soft Skills. He has mentored a lot of students, placing some in Ivy League Schools. An avid Ultra Marathoner, he imparts the skills to his students to make sure they reach the heights they want.

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Utilising the student phase of life to the maximum is paramount in every ambitious individual’s career. Investing a definite amount of time and effort in acquiring and honing knowledge is necessary for building a better future. To create your identity in a multifaceted academic milieu, one needs to get a grip on how the world works. Affording different values and mindsets of the world outside one’s homeland is a well-opted way to reach this goal. There lies the relevance of studying abroad.

The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is conducting a seminar on Glimpse on Abroad Studies to discuss the University Admission Process and the importance of GMAT, GRE & IELTS. Mr Prabhu T L, Regional Head, Jamboree Education, South India, will handle the session.

Date: September 15, 2022

Time: 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM

Venue: Admin block, Third floor, ALC -1

About the speaker

Prabhu holds an MBA in International Business from Pondicherry Central University and is currently the Regional Head – South with Jamboree Education, India’s leading institute for helping students achieve their dreams of studying in Global Universities. His focus areas include the practice of 21st-century education curriculum, the use of technology for academic excellence, and enabling students to realise their potential by choosing suitable careers, courses, and colleges in India and abroad. He is a teacher at heart and enjoys spending time with students inside and outside the class. He guides students to achieve their dreams of pursuing higher education in the top Universities worldwide.

The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a Mega Passport Drive to assist students in applying for new passports and renewing their existing passports. The event is scheduled on September 15 and 22, 2022 from 10.00 am to 04.30 pm.

SRM University-AP offers umpteen opportunities for students to study abroad and gain international learning exposure. The various outbound mobility programmes introduced by the university are Global Immersion, Semester Abroad Programmes, Overseas Internships, Summer and Winter Schools, etc. What makes the abroad learning opportunities at SRM University-AP unique is the customised variety of overseas learning avenues introduced here keeping the differing requirements of its students in mind.

A lot of students have expressed their interest in being part of such study abroad ventures. However, a majority of them are still groping in the darkness when it comes to various technical procedures associated with travelling abroad. Applying and securing a passport is one of the hurdles on their way. The Mega Passport Drive is an opportunity to walk students through the passport application procedure.

Students can submit their applications to the university itself. All the individuals who are looking for a new issue or reissue can avail this opportunity.

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