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Edu Abroad

Prospects for Education and Career abroad Dr.T.P.Sethumadhavan Recently spectacular growth has been witnessing in the overseas education sector in the country. In the recently held UK education fair at Kochi, more than 3000 prospective students visited the exhibition for study UK programmes. When compared to previous year the turnover was more than 150 percent. This clearly indicates the interest of students from the state. Global village concept is acquiring momentum in this sector. Overseas education market has changed beyond belief. Large number of universities and schools from different countries are considering India as a potential recruitment center. Apart from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Switzerland, even countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, China and Italy started recruiting students from the country. Even though the basic objective of education is to attain knowledge, develop skills and attitudinal changes...

Environmental issues are the emerging area of research

Environmental issues are the emerging area of research Dr.T.P.Sethumadhavan Research on environmental issues related to agricultural and non-agricultureal areas are acquiring momentum in the world. They focus on agricultural production and environmental protection, particularly biodiversity conservation and management. Applied research on environmental issues focuses on three areas of research. It includes conservation and management of species and habitat, ecology and value of ecosystem goods and services and the ecology of spatial and temporal scales. Agricultural land use can result in population decline and range contraction of vulnerable species and the loss, fragmentation and degradation of important habitats. In order to conserve key species and habitats we need to assess how agriculture causes such adverse effects, and required to develop approaches to land management that restore damaged spe...

Book on study abroad

Videsath Uparpadanam This book titled ‘Videsath Uparipadanam’ by Dr.T.P.Sethumadhavanis a recent publication on ‘Study abroad.’ Major contents of this book includes prospects and potentials of overseas education, processes, placements, proficiency tests, prospective courses, new generation courses, career options, long term potentials, financial aid, list of universities, visa & immigration procedures, etc. As a sequel to globalization, in the higher education sector Global village concept is acquiring momentum in the world. Any one can access to any education institution abroad. As far as Kerala is concerned, the state has immense potential to exploit the overseas education avenues. So it is the need of the hour to have a book on overseas education. Recently Graduate, Postgraduate and professional college students and parents are more interested to get information on study abroad. ‘Videsath Uparipadanam’ is the only updated publication on overseas education in Malayalam...

Better prospects for Australian Education

Better prospects for Australian Education Dr. T.P.Sethumadhavan Australia is emerging as one of the popular destinations for overseas students to pursue their higher studies. Annually more than two lakh international students choose to study in Australian institutions. Recently Australia is attracting more Indian students for their study abroad. Australia one of the largest islands in the world has six states and two territories. New south Wales, Victoria, Queens land, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Cost of living and tuition fee in Australia is comparatively cheaper than in UK or USA. Overseas students can do part time work in Australia. Australian universities select students based on their performance in the qualifying examination. IELTS with 6 bands is needed for Australian education. While selecting an Australian institution, student must evaluate whether courses offered by the institution is accre...