Student exchange programs: Foreign students in Mumbai

India’s fast-growing market (among the fastest in the world) makes it an ideal case study for International students. With globalisation and growing interest in the emerging Indian market, there is increasing demand for understanding the nuances of ‘doing business’ in India.

Life in India

India is a country of contrasts, where you can see some of the richest, as well as the poorest. For most normal students, India can be a cheap place to live in. Compared to most foreign countries, rent, tuition fees, food and transport is extremely cheap in this part of the world.

However, standards of living can vary dramatically even within cities, as you can observe in some parts of Mumbai. Mumbai.

Life in India revolves around the family, and tradition and values are highly respected. Expect to show respect and deference to people in authority or elders. Religion plays a big part in the daily life of most Indians, with Hinduism being the major religion.

Experience of Being an Exchange Student in India

If you have ever been an exchange student to India, this video is going to bring back all those lovely memories of your stay in India.

As you can see, there’s lot to see and do in India, and take back good memories with you!

What do the ‘Foreigners of Mumbai’ have to say?

Checkout this video where foreigners talk about their experience of living in Mumbai. Let’s hear what the foreigners have to say about their stay in Mumbai, and make them feel warm and welcome in India.

They all seem to love Indian food, a bit less spicy though, and yes, they think the drivers are crazy here.

More Foreigners in Navi Mumbai

There has been an increase in the number of foreign nationals working in Navi Mumbai…

Over the years, Navi Mumbai has grown a lot in size, with a size-able population living in Navi Mumbai. Its also home to some big companies, Reliance being one of them.

However, of late, skilled workers, mainly from China, USA, Korea, Germany, Japan and the UK have been coming to Navi Mumbai on work visas. You can spot several of them (along with their friends and families) in malls, restaurants and supermarkets.

DCP of Navi Mumbai crime branch says foreigners in Navi Mumbai includes nationals from China, USA, Korea, Germany, Japan, UK, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Italy, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Navi Mumbai is attracting foreign companies and nationals because its blessed with good infrastructure, and special industrial zones in the city. With further investment and development of Navi Mumbai, especially the upcoming International Airport, the city is bound to attract more professional foreign talent & students.

Swiss Students in India on Study Tour

SLX is a learning exchange platform that provides Swiss students with an opportunity to interact with global markets through first hand travel. SLX has invested in a myriad of online-learning tools, and collaborates with accredited lecturers (with extensive industry experience) in countries like India, Brazil, China and South Africa,.

MYRA School of Business, in collaboration with Swiss Learning Exchange (SLX), has organised a study tour to India for the Masters in International Business students at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland.

The tour programme will have three components — academic, industry, and cultural interaction and experience. The Swiss students’ study trip will be to three cities — Mumbai, Bengaluru and Mysuru. Moreover, the trip will offer “deep dives” into the infrastructure, manufacturing and services sectors of the Indian economy, the release added.

The group will be visiting industries such as Infosys and others in Mysuru, ABB and a couple of other industries in Nanjangud. A cultural evening of dance and music — ‘Yadukala’ — has been arranged.

Dr. Urs said the programme also offers a great opportunity for MYRA students and staff to interact with international students and gain a global perspective. The student delegation will be in Mysuru from July 11 to 13.

thehindu.com

STANFORD VISIT at JAI HIND COLLEGE

In 2019 a group of Stanford undergraduate students visited Jai Hind College as part of their trip to Mumbai. The Stanford group of students wished to learn about the “Roots of Socio-Economic Inequalities in India”. The lecture and interactions on the topic were well appreciated by the Stanford students. Students engaged individually with respective faculty and had conversations about Indian economy, culture and heritage. Stanford students engaged in group singing and enthusiastically participated cultural dances as well. The interactive session saw participation by Stanford students with great gusto and they wished if more lectures and interaction could be chalked out in the future by Jai Hind college.

Collaboration between JAI HIND college and CARLETON UNIVERSITY, CANADA

Jai Hind College got into an International student exchange programme with Carleton University, Ontario, Canada. In the five-day programme the students were introduced to the Indian culture through various field visits around Mumbai to places such as Kanheri Caves, Tribal villages, the Museum, a Heritage walk, Colaba market, BSE visit, and to a start-up, Onion King.

Apart from field visits, the students also attended a yoga session and a lecture briefing them about Indian History by our In-house faculty, This experience laid the foundation of a strong partnership between the two institutions and adhered to the vision of our college promoting a globally integrated culture. The students had on invigorating and friendly experience as the students from Carleton University would often engage in stimulating conversations, life beyond our institution and many distinct opportunities.

IIMs fail to attract foreign students

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM), the country’s top business schools, are the most sought after among bright Indian students and are renowned for the top job offers their graduates get.

However, these premier institutes fail to attract international students. With barely a handful of overseas students seen in some IIMs — their classrooms are far from being global in diversity (Indian School of Business has a better percentage of international students).

Experts say there are a few reasons for this:

• IIMs do not figure prominently on top university lists globally.
• Foreign companies don’t focus their recruiting efforts on India
• Lack of adequate foreign faculty at the IIMs
• India is not seen as a study destination on the same lines as western countries, Singapore, Hong Kong.

Source: economictimes

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