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“Joining Leverage Edu right after my final exams was a whirlwind experience. I didn’t have much time to think—it was all about diving straight into the corporate world. I’ve always been driven by the desire for independence, both financially and professionally, and I wanted to get started as soon as possible. Working in a dynamic corporate environment felt like a dream come true,” shares Kaushiki Rawat part of the HR team at Leverage Edu. 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝑹 𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅? "I initially joined Leverage Edu as an associate in the data and analytics team within the performance management division. While I enjoyed the work, I realized my real passion lay in HR as I gained more exposure to it. It wasn’t part of the plan, but the opportunity came at the right moment, and I embraced it. Two years later, I’m fully immersed in HR, and I’m grateful for the journey." 𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓? "My mentors at Leverage Edu have had a significant impact. They saw potential in me that I hadn’t fully realized yet. Their guidance has been instrumental in channeling my drive toward productive growth. On a personal level, my parents have been my biggest inspiration, especially growing up as an only child—they instilled a sense of independence and a strong work ethic in me." 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌? "I’m a mountain lover through and through! Being from Uttarakhand, my connection with the mountains is deep, and I often feel the need to return for peace and rejuvenation. I also have a strong affinity for water—whether it's swimming, rivers, or even water parks. When I’m not in nature, I love exploring Delhi’s historical sites." 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖? "I’ve always been very independent. By the time I was 10, I was already cooking full meals. I’ve always taken pride in being self-sufficient, whether it was schoolwork, household chores, or preparing meals for my family. These skills became especially valuable when I lived alone during the pandemic." 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒂 𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇, 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐? "If I had a day off, I’d either go hiking in the mountains or spend time by water—swimming or just relaxing by a pool. I’m not one to sit still for long, so I’d definitely be doing something active. If I’m in Delhi, you’d probably find me exploring the city’s historic monuments."

⚡ # 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🇱🇷 🌍 US universities produce 40% of global STEM graduates and STEM jobs account for 50% of the US job market growth. 👷 So, are you an aspiring engineer or scientist looking for the best education to kickstart your career? Look no further than the United States! 👉 The country is renowned for its world-class STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, offering: 1️⃣ 𝑪𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈-𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔:  Collaborate with renowned faculty and industry experts on innovative projects. 2️⃣ 𝑫𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔:  Explore fields like AI, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and renewable energy. 3️⃣ 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: Connect with talented professionals and alumni from around the world. 4️⃣ 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔: Access top tech hubs like Silicon Valley, Boston, and New York. 🤝 STEM graduates can tap into extensive networking opportunities, internships, and job placements with top tech companies, with average salaries ranging from: 1️⃣ Software Engineer: $124,000/year 2️⃣ Data Scientist: $118,000/year 3️⃣ Aerospace Engineer: $115,000/year 4️⃣ Biomedical Engineer: $94,000/year 5️⃣ Electrical Engineer: $93,000/year

⚡ 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 🌍 📚 💸 Are you ready to stay ahead of the curve? As technology and innovation drive the global economy, here are 7 emerging fields that will shape the future: 1️⃣ 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 & 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈  Companies seek AI and ML experts to automate processes, make data-driven decisions, and create smarter products. Robotics, NLP, and neural networks fuel rapid growth and expand career possibilities. 2️⃣ 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 & 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈  Investments in sustainable tech and green infrastructure are on the rise. Professionals in this field will lead innovations in clean energy, waste management, and environmental preservation. 3️⃣ 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 & 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚  Biomedical engineers and biotechnologists develop groundbreaking solutions. CRISPR, wearable tech, and regenerative medicine improve healthcare outcomes worldwide. 4️⃣ 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 & 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔   Data scientists harness machine learning and statistics to uncover valuable insights. With data-driven decision-making on the rise, their expertise is increasingly in demand. 5️⃣ 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 & 𝑪𝒓𝒚𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒚   Blockchain technology offers secure, decentralized solutions for digital transactions and data protection from unauthorised access.

In 📸 : Brinda, Leverage Edu student, University of Liverpool, England ⚡ Important things to consider as a Parent while sending your child to study abroad. 🧑🎓 🌍 Studying abroad broadens children's horizons, yet can be emotionally daunting for parents. Focus on these 3 key areas for a smooth transition for your child: 1️⃣ 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - Collaborate with your child to find the best university fit, considering safety, culture, and academics. - Assist with application procedures, visa requirements, and documentation. - Help with travel, accommodation, and health insurance. - Establish open communication channels, discussing expectations, goals, and challenges. 2️⃣ 𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - Address feelings of anxiety, homesickness, and separation. - Foster self-reliance, decision-making, and problem-solving. - Regular phone calls, video chats, and messaging apps can help maintain emotional closeness. - Discuss cultural differences, helping your child adapt to new customs and norms. 3️⃣ 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕  - Explore scholarships, grants, and financial aid options. - Create a budget with your child, covering living expenses, tuition, and emergencies. - Teach your child to manage finances, including banking, currency exchange, and saving. - Set aside a contingency fund for unexpected expenses.

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𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕 𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑬𝒅𝒖 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖? "I joined Leverage Edu in April 2022 as a Head Coach and have since been promoted to Squad Manager in University Admissions Operations. Leading a team of five has been both challenging and rewarding. It’s taught me how to balance professionalism with empathy, ensuring deadlines are met while keeping the team motivated and supported. This experience has helped me grow from a more reserved person into someone who thrives on building connections, both personally and professionally, shares Kavya Sahni 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖? "My biggest inspiration is my mother. Her strength and grace in facing challenges have been a guiding light for me. When I encounter difficulties, I think about how she would handle them, and it helps me make better decisions. Additionally, the growth culture at Leverage Edu constantly motivates me to push myself further." 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌? "Music is my way of unwinding—I enjoy exploring different genres to relax. I also love taking vacations, with my most recent trip being to Goa. Although work keeps me busy, I make time to hang out with friends and unwind a few times a week." 𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕? "Yes! I’ve always wanted to attend a Coldplay concert, and I finally got tickets for their 2025 show. It's a dream come true. Fun fact: while I love non-vegetarian food, especially butter chicken, you won’t catch me trying something as extreme as snails or snakes—even for a big payout!" 𝑰𝒇 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈? "If I hadn’t pursued a career in education, I might have joined my family’s publishing business. It’s something I envisioned for myself at one point, but my journey at Leverage Edu has been so fulfilling that I’m really happy with where my career has taken me."

⚡️𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 🌎 👩💻Cybersecurity threats are escalating, and demand for skilled professionals is soaring. Studying abroad can give you a competitive edge. Here are the top programs to pursue abroad. 📚 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 1️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: A comprehensive program with specializations in areas like network security and cryptography. 2️⃣ 𝐌𝐒𝐜 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Covers topics like threat analysis, incident response, and cybersecurity management. 3️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Focuses on technical and managerial aspects of cybersecurity. 4️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Offers specializations in areas like artificial intelligence and data security. 5️⃣ 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: A holistic program covering cybersecurity fundamentals, threat analysis, and mitigation. 👨🔧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 1️⃣ Cybersecurity Consultant: Average salary: $120,000/year 2️⃣ Information Security Analyst: Average salary: $100,000/year 3️⃣ Penetration Tester: Average salary: $90,000/year 4️⃣ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Average salary: $200,000/year 5️⃣ Cybersecurity Researcher: Average salary: $80,000/year

⚡ Canada is a top destination for international students due to its culture and prestigious institutions. 🏫 🇨🇦 Choosing the right DLI (Designated Learning Institute) comes with many considerations, with tuition costs ranking high among them. In 2024, the average tuition for full-time international undergraduates is $40,115 per year. Considering accommodation and living expenses, here’s a cost overview for top Canadian universities. 1️⃣ 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒐: 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒆𝒅 25𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑸𝑺 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑨𝒗𝒈 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒚: 𝑪𝑨𝑫 134,667 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 Arts: $61,720, Commerce: $61,720, Engineering: $67,370 Daily expenses vary by campus, but the university suggests budgeting $1,000 for books and equipment and $8,000-$15,000 annually for accommodation and meals. Off-campus, a two-bedroom apartment in downtown Toronto costs around $3,000 per month, or $1,500 each for two students, excluding food. 2️⃣ 𝑴𝒄𝑮𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚: 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑸𝑺 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑨𝒗𝒈 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒚: 𝑪𝑨𝑫 81,142.50 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 Arts: $70,894, Commerce: $70,894.37, Engineering: $66,327.91 Living in Montreal offers a lower cost of living. For those living off-campus, the cost of a two-bedroom apartment in Montreal comes up to $2,300 a month or $1,150 per student. 3️⃣ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒂: 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅, 𝑨𝒗𝒈 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒚: 𝑪𝑨𝑫 79,714 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 Arts: $61,061, Commerce: $61,061.10, Engineering: $60,622.65 The median monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the area is $3,700 as of September 2024. That makes it about $1,850 per student. 4️⃣ 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂: 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒑 100 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑸𝑺 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒊𝒏 2024, 𝑨𝒗𝒈 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒚: 𝑪𝑨𝑫 62,544 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 Arts: $33,968.40, Commerce: $61,061.10, Engineering: $60,622.65 Alberta is gaining popularity among international students for its affordable living and strong economy. In Edmonton, the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,650, or $850 per student. 5️⃣ 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒐: 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒅𝒂, 𝑨𝒗𝒈 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒚: 𝑪𝑨𝑫 93,928 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓  Honours Arts: $57,000, Global Business and Digital Arts: $55,000, Engineering: $73,000 The cost of living depends on which campus a student chooses to study on. As of September 2024, the median rent for a two-bedroom rental in Waterloo, ON is $2,350 ($1,175 per student) per month.

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