Alumni inspire future students in India pre-departure events

A group of three alumni standing in front of a screen that says 'Meet our alumni' talking to an audience at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's India pre-departure event

In early June, the University hosted offer holder events in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi.

The events gave future students a taste of university life through informative presentations and alumni also shared their experiences. Alumni who participated in these events included: 

Bangalore 

  • Shona Cutinha (M.Sc. Sport and Exercise Nutrition 2011) 
  • Arjith Ravi (M.Sc. Sport Management 2021) 
  • Srishti Gupta (Communication and Media Studies 2015) 

Mumbai 

  • Prishma Jain (M.B.A. Business Administration 2017) 
  • Kiran Salunkhe (M.Sc. Sport and Exercise Psychology 2023) 

Delhi  

  • Sahil Jain (Accounting and Financial  2008) 
  • Aman Dhall (M.Sc. Sport Management 2011) 
  • Vishwa Vaghela (M.Sc. Construction Management 2022)  
  • Basheerahmad Shadrach ( Ph.D. Information Science 2004) 

Discussions focused on several key topics for students transitioning to life in a new country. Participants shared their experiences on the challenges of settling down abroad and the adjustments required to adapt to different teaching methods compared to those in India. They also offered practical advice on packing essentials and what to leave behind. 

Furthermore, alumni shared information about the diverse student societies that new students can join, promoting a strong sense of community and active participation. 

Across the three cities, 89 students attended. Thank you to all alumni who supported this event, if you’d like to get involved and volunteer for one of our upcoming events, please contact Alumni Relations