STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

Sonia Kulkarni

My journey at Podar World College started in 2019 as a student enrolled in the Business and Management Undergraduate program by LSE. As a student with little to no previous exposure to this dynamic field, I remember being overwhelmed by the complexity and breadth of knowledge required. However, familiarising myself with the nuances of this course while navigating challenging concepts was made significantly easier by the unwavering support and guidance of the faculty.

In my opinion, one of the most valuable aspects of the course was the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios through comprehensive case studies.
It helped me develop business acumen that has been a critical tool at every stage of my professional journey so far. One such instance was during my Masters program, when I worked on an industry project that involved developing a brand strategy pitch for an international luxury brand. Thanks to my solid academic foundation, my strategy received recognition from both my faculty and peers, leading to its selection as one of the top 3 pitches for the module.

My degree by UOL LSE served as the cornerstone for my future career in the luxury brand management industry. Studying such a nuanced course not only provided me with a
competitive edge but also laid a strong foundation that I can now leverage to my advantage.

As a newcomer in a fiercely competitive and ever-changing industry, I can confidently say that the BSc Business and Management Degree from UOL LSE has given me the right head start for my career.

Jovita Gandhi

“For me, Podar as an institution has been a part of my life since I was 7. I don’t believe there is any other institution that would have been such a fitting end to my preliminary education than Podar World College. Currently, I am pursuing a career in Data science, but this decision was not made early on, it took a lot of talking and figuring out to reach this conclusion. Throughout the very first and second years of college, I knew I was in the right field, but I wasn’t sure as to what to make a life in. As a student studying BSc Economic and Finance, my options were vast, I could have taken up a career in research, analysis or even in the many branches of finance. However, none of them interested me the way I wished it would. Here is when I realised how grateful I was to have the faculty I did. They hold an abundance of knowledge in their respective subjects, and having taught such a vast majority of students before me, they were prepared to answer all of my questions, and even introduced me to the correct seniors to talk to. Which is when I found data science. The endless application it held, and how it was fitting for the Math, Statistics, Economics & finance that I had learned through my degree. The faculty has done such a great job explaining complicated concepts and really making sure that we understood the idea behind these concepts, and not just what the exam required us to know that today, even though I have to learn new coding languages, they never seem intimidating or hard, because it is now only the application that changes, the concepts have been drilled in me from the very beginning.

Through college, I was also able to do an internship in Finance. This particularly helped me realise just how much I was not made to do it in the long run. However, as another obvious and important plus, I did learn a lot of the practical application of my curriculum, and to this day, has helped me in investing, and understanding how the markets are affecting everything around me. After my graduation in 2021, I took up a 6 months internship at SBI Mutual Fund. Here, while I worked around sound professionals, I realized just how important my degree has been. I was able to match the economic understanding of the analysts there, and was able to cope extremely fast with things I did not know. This degree has really paved the way to a holistic understanding of how everything works. I look at everything I have had the opportunity to do to this day, and really feel like it has all been a set of the puzzle pieces finally coming together, which inadvertently, helped me reach my decision to take up Data science as a career.

Here is when, I would like to add that apart from academics, the college has always been extremely supportive of my extra-curricular interests and always presented a platform to further my talents and interests. May it be Sitar, Bharatnatyam, or even Public Speaking! I have been grateful to have been given the opportunity to host the Graduation ceremonies, along with other events, on multiple occasions, and that experience has made me more confident than I can put down in words. It was this exposure that prepared me to take on the role of the President of Podar World College’s Rotaract Club. As the president, I had the chance to meet so many new people, got to interact and connect with all my juniors, make a more lasting bond with my teachers, and most of all taught me how to handle an array of situations that I now face in the real world.

Now, almost one year after graduating, and seeing the life of so many of my classmates, and seniors, I am glad that I made the decision to study here. I realised only recently just how instrumental the three years of college were. The curriculum, faculty and academic atmosphere are something that I will always remain grateful for. To anybody reading this, you can choose what to make of your college years, so no matter where you are, choose thoughtfully.”

Anushree Parekh

I started my PhD studies in Economics at the City, University of London (Department of Economics) in September 2021, under the supervision of Dr Arina Nikandrova and Dr Levent Celik.

Before joining the PhD programme at City, I completed a PgDip in Economics and an M.Sc. in Economics at the University of Warwick. And a B.Sc. in Accounting and Finance from the Podar World College (University of London, International Programmes). I also attended the Summer School at the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2017. My academic journey so far has allowed me to develop exceptional mathematical skills, a diverse analytical skillset, the ability to tailor complex models to audiences and expertise across theoretical and empirical economics.

My expertise lies in the fields of Microeconomics and Game theory and as for my research, I am particularly interested in studying the interactions between agents in online markets, privacy of consumers and seller behaviour. And the implications of machine learning, algorithms, and AI on interactions between different agents.

Outside the university, I have had the opportunity to work as a research intern with the International Department at the Reserve Bank of India. Here, I worked on various research projects such as analysis of macro-economic development of Brazil, South Africa, and Mauritius, conducted the audit of SAARCFINANCE Database and provided administrative and research support to various BRICS meetings.

Currently, as I am a part-time teaching and research assistant at the City, University of London. Here, I teach microeconomics to 1st year undergraduate students and provide research assistance to my supervisors.

Siddhant Babla

Dear Ma’am,

It fills my heart with pride and gratitude as I write it.

“My journey with Podar has been one of the most vibrant experiences of my life. The adept knowledge of the faculty have helped mold and sharpen my intellect with theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The rigor of the course structure and curriculum has provided me an extensive understanding of the core subjects and prepared me to be industry ready. The students and staff are an extended family of mine and have had a positive impact on my growth. The degree awarded serves as a solid platform and foundation for further studies and a robust career in my field of choice.”