Education abroad & Career

Changing trends in Professional education Dr.T.P.Sethumadhavan Entrance exam season has begun! Plus two students are busy with entrance examinations for the professional courses. They have to write a series of examinations during this summer! There is a growing apprehension among the students and parents regarding the choice of professional courses. Questions like, which course is best? Which course has more career potential? are often raised by them. Plus two students with Mathematics and Biology are in a dilemma regarding the choice of medical, engineering or agricultural courses. Moreover reports on impact of economic recession make the issue more complex. Kerala entrance examinations for Medical, Agricultural and Engineering courses for the current year will be held from 27th to 30th April 2009. Students should not select a course based on the compulsion from the parents. It should not be based on existing vacancies available in the Govern...

Before proceeding for study abroad! Dr.T.P.Sethumadhavan Overseas education system differs from Indian education system in teaching and learning situations. While in India we will give more emphasis to theoretical teaching and exams, foreign education system lays emphasis on Skill development, group discussions, practical and presentations. Continuous evaluation of the student based on their performance will be given priority in the overseas system of education. Good academic record is given top priority for getting admission to an abroad university. Extracurricular activities would be given weightage. Moreover proficiency test scores, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation are equally important. Consider your suitability to the course and college and adaptability to the culture of the country. It is advisable to collect information about the country, education system, language, food and lifestyle, etc. Through overseas education, s...

Top 10 careers during recession Dr.T.P.Sethumadhavan Recent findings reveal that as economic recession advances globally, trends in career sector is gradually changing day by day. Some of the potential areas in educational and career sector that have shown spectacular growth during the pre- recession era has been replaced by new emerging sectors. Export and tourism has been badly affected during recession. Healthcare, education, research, energy, utilities, international business, public safety, accounting, pharmaceuticals, sales, Government, marketing, debt management, banking, consultancy, law, food, beauty care, debt collection and ultra luxury sectors are proven to be some of the recession resistant areas. Ten career oriented educational sectors, which are not affected during recession period, are listed below. Parents and students can prioritize the courses having more careers potential during the coming years. 1. Engineering – India ran...