What’s Ahead

In this engaging podcast episode, I had a conversation with Sai Siddhartha about what it's like to do a PhD in the US. We cover a range of topics, including how a PhD works, how to decide what research topic to focus on, how to choose an advisor, and what a typical day looks like. Join us as we dive into the details of the PhD journey, sharing insights and practical advice. Whether you're considering a PhD or just curious about academic life, this episode offers valuable information in an easy-to-understand way.

In this episode, we sit down with Sai Siddhartha, a Ph.D. student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, to discuss the world of undergraduate research, internships, and studying abroad. Sai shares valuable insights and tips for students looking to gain research experience, secure internships, and apply for studying abroad programs. From the benefits of networking to the importance of mentorship, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make the most of their college years. Tune in and discover how you can navigate these opportunities and achieve your academic and professional goals!

Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar is the Chairman and CEO of EST Group.

It is an enterprise based in the MIT ecosystem, incorporated and operating from Cambridge Innovation Center.He is based at Cambridge Innovation Centre, MIT, Boston.Sindhu Bhaskar works in the sector of banking and finance, he is an evangelist. His platform EST has 4 verticals Banking, Agritech, Healthcare and EdTech.

Prakash Gopalan,an M. Tech from IIT Kanpur and a doctorate from  Purdue University.He has also done an Executive Development Programme from Kellogg School of Management, USA.He had served as Dean of Student Affairs at IIT Bombay.He also holds the position of Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University, US.

In this interview, Director of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Prakash Gopalan shares his insight into his life. The conversation ranged from how he manages time to the difference in student life in the older generation and now.

This is the second part of my conversation with Shubhank Saxena. In this episode, we talk about open source, internships, spending time in college and many more.

In this episode, I have with me the winners of Smart India Hackathon Hardware Edition 2020.Saksham Gupta, Kritika Ahuja, Shiva Thavani! They talk about SIH, and their project and the things that we should and should not do while prepping for SIH. Enjoy this podcast episode and don’t forget to make notes!

In this episode, I have Shubhank Saxena. He graduated from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology in 2021. He was the winner of Smart India Hackathon, a nationwide hackathon organized by the government of India, in 2019 and runner of the same in 2020. A Blockchain developer, Voice UI Designer, a full stack engineer with knowledge of tech stacks React and Django.He has a nick of Hardware and IoT applications as well. He had a lot to share and is definitely an inspiration to the ones listening.

This is the second part of the conversation I had with Dushyant. In this episode, we talked about the power of social media among many other things and had a fun rapid fire as well.

He strongly believes in helping people help themselves in learning new things. Dushyant, my next guest on the podcast, happens to be a Metallurgical Engineer from NIT, Rourkela. He completed his PG Diploma in Rural Management from IRMA. Apart from being leadership roles in financial services industry, he has been a co-founder of two failed start-ups over the last 5 years. He founded unLearn.cool where he is currently helping bright sparks, unLearn and prepare to make an impact. He also helps his 13-year-old daughter run a non-profit organisation Letters for Change, that she set has up.

This is my first episode in the postgraduate series. In this episode, we covered a comprehensive guide of all the things required for applying abroad, ranging from research papers to financials, from networking to comparison in the education system, finding a job after masters. Akshit talks about the importance of self-advocacy and shares what stands out for him. Grab a pen and paper and take notes!