Global Education Emerging Trends: Empowering Students Through Exchange

On the eve of International Students� Day, let us look back at the emerging global trend ineducation which gives the students a chance to represent their country to the world. It is agreat way to have _ a once in a lifetime experience of shaping one�s career aspirations. Thestudent exchange programs exemplify the exposure to international education. Being awitness to the diversity and richness from different parts of the world, the exchange programsoffer a transformative power of international experience.

Students of @Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida have had a uniqueopportunity to be the part of different cultures and academic environments through semesterexchange programs. I, as a student in the institution have had a similar experience byparticipating in the international summer school programs. The experience has broadened myhorizons and provided me with a knowledge of different paths I can choose for my career.The interaction with students of different countries fosters a global way of thinking andinstitutions like SCMS�N, with an active international cell help the young minds appreciatethe cultural diversity and fuel the belief that meaningful relationships can be formedanywhere in the world. Being backed by one�s institution is a crucial point as it helpsovercome the challenges of studying in a foreign country. An inclusive environment of aninstitute creates an atmosphere of belongingness and nurtures diversity.

As we celebrate the diversity and richness with International Student�s Day, we also reflectupon the semester exchange program and just how important it is in broadening academichorizons. The life skills and intercultural understanding one gets from the exchange gives abigger perspective into the world.

Let us embrace the uniqueness that international students bring to the global academiccommunity and support more semester exchange opportunities by promoting the internationalcollaborations. In the spirit of International Students� Day, let us build a more connectedworld and blur the borders in academic front. Let us create a world where internationalexperience is cherished and contributes to the personal and professional growth of studentsaround the world.

Happy International Students Day!!