Do you think spending 80 lakh+ on a bachelor's degree abroad is worth it?
While determining whether an undergraduate degree abroad is worth it or not, you will need to look beyond the college and also consider what happens after you graduate, i.e the immigration laws and how easy/difficult is it to stay back in the country.80 lakhs as an investment is definitely worth it. An a loan, not so much. Here’s why.Let’s consider USA as your study abroad destination. The deal with the US is that once you complete your degree, you get a 12 month OPT(Optional practical training) during which you can work there and apply for a work visa. However, STEM graduate get a 17 month extension on top of that, allowing them to work for 29 months without a visa.Which means that as far as BBA/economics is concerned, you have only 12 months to work and just 1 chance to apply for the H1b visa, failing which you’ll have to return to India and lets face it, paying back 80 lakhs won’t be possible on an Indian salary.I’ve elaborated on this point in Should I take a $200,000 loan to attend NYU New York?So your best bet would be to go for colleges where your overall cost of attendance is that much which you can afford without taking a hefty loan. This might mean compromising on your top choices and settling for the college which is the cheapest for you and good enough. I learnt this the hard way. I got in UCLA,UIUC and georgia tech, wonderful schools but without much financial aid or scholarships. In retrospect, I should have gone for colleges which would have been more affordable. The prestige offered by top schools doesn’t always justify the astronomical sticker price.If you have to take a loan, consider countries with milder immigration laws, like canada, where you can at least stay for a few years to pay the loan back.There is always the option of undergrad in India’s going abroad for masters.Hope it helps :-)
What is the next step one should take after BCA (bachelor of computer application)?
If you are a carrier oriented person go for MCA, do further higher studies , aim research/academic positions.If you are planning a IT professional life, go for the job. You will get greater exposure the next 4 years without wasting it in doing MCA. You can switch jobs accordingly while your PG (MCA) friend still struggling to get the jobs and faces greater competition with B.Tech CS and ECE. There is the fact that MNC’s and companies treats both B.Tech and MCA as equal and you will learn mostly the same subjects in both BCA and MCA.
What are the exams that one should take to get the best bachelor education in the field of biotechnology in India?
Hi. Frankly, I dont immediately know but what I know is this. IISc, Bangalore has started offering bachelor's degree in science and probably your best bet.Amrita University has a Biotech dept and I have been to Amrita and visited their Aerospace dept since I am from that field. I can vouch for their credibility and infrastructure. They get some real good people, former IIT HODs to head their depts and have some good profs. IIT Chennai, Roorkee and Guwahati seem to have depts. If they do have ug programs, it's worthApart from these, dont consider any other private universities. Its easy to get a big campus, advertise a lot and get a name but not to get good profs and have the sincerity to put in / bring funds for research since biotech needs a lot. I would also suggest that you go through LinkedIn profiles of people working in Biocon etc which are your target sector companies and see where they have studied. Will help a lot.For a Phd though, you may have to go to the US. Also, I suggest you do a little more research yourself althogh Quora is a great forum to get answers.Good luck.
Why should I pursue a bachelor’s of mass media?
Why? Well, I can write a fancy answer to this saying '10 reasons why you should study mass media'But no, when you consider this option, there are certain things you have to be good at because the most common platforms for mass media areRadioTelevisionNewspaperMagazinesAnd Internet.So, when you work for these fields you have to have writing skills, presentation skills and convincing power as it mailny includes information in political issues, social issues, entertainment, and news of other sectorsAs media has become the fourth piller of democracy you'll be a bridge between public and government, people will look upto you for their problems you're supposed to take issues on a higher level, are you willing to do this? It's not just about buying a camera and clicking pictures, or to go on an adventure with some infotainment channel (it's optional, with specialisation) so set your goal for what do you really want and you have your answer ready! And yes, not to forget media does give you a lot exposure but our work isTo entertainTo interpretTo educateTo informChoose what you want to do among these four points, it could be to entertain people which is attractive for the most Indian youngsters nowadays, or it could be to educate people which is the last option for the youngsters.Now, choice is yours!GOOD LUCK
Do you regret not getting your bachelors degree?
I quit school recently so I could spend more time with my wife. I was working full time and going to school at night for 5 years. I recently graduated a community college with an associates degree. I am not planning to go back to school because my wife and I want to have a baby and I don’t want to be at school when I could be with my child. People say I will regret it, but I really love my job and I think even if I got laid off or fired I could find another job that paid decent with my accounting experience. I have a stable finance job with a well known company. There’s a lot of room for me to grow and make more money within the company. Even if I had a degree I wouldn’t want to leave my job, and getting a degree really isn’t require for me to move up in the company. Do you regret not getting a degree? Why or why not?
Are you allowed to take the GRE without a bachelors?
Most people take it before they graduate -- usually in their third year or at the beginning of their fourth year. I don't think anything would prohibit you from taking it as a freshman -- but I see no reason why you would want to take it at that point. It is a waste of your time and your money. Spending more time on your college classes rather than studying for a test you don't need makes more sense to me.
Do I have to go to my sister's bachelor party?
No, you are not obligated to go. Your obligations as a groomsman are to get the tux/suit on time, show up to the ceremony on time, pose for the photos, escort a bridesmaid if asked, and that's basically it. Anything else is optional. If you lived closer, normally I'd say that it might be a nice gesture to go (even for a little while), try your best to have fun, and buy the groom a few drinks. Even then, though, it's your right to say "No thanks" to ANY party invitation, no matter who it's for or how you're involved in the wedding. There's no reason why you should be obligated to spend money and vacation time to fly in for a party for someone you barely know. Even if you live a mile away ... if you can't swing it, then you can't swing it. A party invite is not a subpoena. You are perfectly within your rights to say "No, thank you" to a party invitation. Short of a literal loaded gun to your head, nobody can make you go. All you need to say to the party host is, "Thanks for the invitation, but unfortunately I cannot make it." And if you are feeling generous, you can mail him a check or PayPal him a little cash (like, $20-50) and tell him to please buy the groom a few drinks and toast to his happy marriage on your behalf. If anyone else asks why you're not going, just say, "Unfortunately I can't make it." End of story. That is ALL you need to say. Repeat it as often as necessary. There is absolutely no reason why anyone besides the bachelor party host even needs to be asking you this question in the first place. If they keep arguing with you, say, "Look. This is none of your business. I was invited to a party and I replied to the host that I cannot make it. It is between me and him. This is not up for discussion. I have to go, I'll talk to you soon, goodbye," and then you hang up the phone. If you get a call or text or email about it again, ignore it completely.
If I lie and say I have a bachelors degree on my resume...do employers actually check up on it?
From a legal stand point, lying on you resume has no legal binding. Yet it can be used against you to show your intent to deceive a business entity. An application however is a legal document and can be held as such. There is a degree of due diligence needed by you and your employer which the employer will most likely uphold. If it is found that you have not shown due diligence, it can be grounds for termination. My advice is to never lie on a resume or application.
Is a Bachelor's Degree really worth the cost?
I'm transferring from a community college to a 4-year public state university. I'm planning on living on campus, and I just received my estimated costs for the 2010-2011 school year. $21,000 Is that worth it? for ONE year? This means that my Bachelor's Degree (in Journalism, with a minor in Spanish) will be worth around $42,000. Is that really worth it, especially in this economy? I'll have to take out a loan...I can just imagine ridiculous payback plans =/ Anyone take out a loan for college? How long did it take you to pay it off? Would you advocate getting a Bachelors?
Can I get a bachelor's degree in the USA after Master's degree in my home country?
You can. There is no bar on the number of degrees you can do, only if you have the money and the university agrees to admit you. So let us think why you might do it.(1) You want to take on a totally different career, having discovered that your original choice was wrong. In this case I would consider it a brave decision, and would base my admission on the simple basis of what qualifications you have for admission to the new degree. If you do not have the standard ones, there might be some allowance for what you have covered in your other degree, and it might affect what first year courses you have to take.(2) You wish to change fields to something that is related but does not have enough overlap for you to be considered qualified to bachelor level in the new field. Examples might be physics/mechanical engineering, chemistry/chemical engineering (either way). Despite what many assume, these are substantially different subjects though covered to some extent in the other degree. (They commonly have similar entry requirements so you are probably eligible.) To be properly qualified, you should take the bachelor course - but in the US system you might get some credits (modules you do not have to do) based on your achievement.(3) You think that you will study what you know already, and thus get a top grade from a prestigious university to replace the lower grade and status degree you already have. I would not admit you, and I doubt that many reputable universities would.