Right approach to identifying the right program and the right University!
- A student must be viewed as valuable & highly capable in one’s chosen field of study & work
- To do that, a student needs to build on one’s strengths to have a successful career, and NOT enrol for a program one is either weak or disinterested in
- To avoid being misled, a student must be guided to choose a program that helps turn one’s innate strengths into a source of income
Outcome- A student must eventually become a performer in the chosen field, remain motivated and feel energized- while studying as well as at work! Building on a one’s strengths makes us happier at work!!
To quote Lea Waters, centre for positive psychology-
“[A true strength] is a sweet spot. It gives you internal rewards and the sense you’re truly being yourself here at work.”
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How should a student find one’s dream program?
The right way to arrive at the best program is-
- Look at student’s strengths, preferences and hidden talents. Understand the student’s interests and capabilities. Consider academic ‘marks and percentages’ scored in school or college
- Get the right knowledge of different programs available based on the above. Gain a thorough understanding of which programs will lead to a good, in-demand career
- Match skill & capabilities of the student to the ‘right program’ and the ‘right University’ for life-long happiness and a monetarily rewarding career
- Australian universities in all the cities offer excellent student life, amenities and a safe living
- The friendly welcoming nature of the country attracts International students, be it major cities or regional areas
- With Post Study Work Visa option, you can live, study and work to gain international work experience
The 3 step approach to finalizing the ‘right study program’
Step 1
Assess
Look at student strengths, preferences and hidden talents
Step 2
Search
Get the right knowledge of different programs can lead to a good, in-demand career
Step 3
Search
Match student skill and capabilities to the ‘right program’ to ensure student happiness and a successful careers
“Do what you love and the money will follow.” – Marsha Sinetar
What are the different work related ‘interests’?
- Finding the right degree requires taking a good look at a student’s ‘work type interest’
- Once we know the interest, we can make a list of career options that fall in that category
- Choosing the possible career options also depends on the studies done by student in the past (to meet requirements criteria for program)
For instance, given below are a list of 15 ‘work type interests’ a student may be good at:
Being creative
Working with hands and tools
Working with animals
Working with children
Being outdoors, on the move
Working in farm, horticulture
Helping people
Interacting with customers, people
Working as a professional
Helping people
Managing people
Working in a health care setting
Working with computers
Providing services without tools
Working in a technical job
- We need to know what their work related ‘interests’ are!
- Matching their ‘work type interests’ to various ‘career options’ make it easier to choose the right study option.
Matching their ‘work type interests’ to various ‘career options’ make it easier to choose the right study option.
How to match work-related ‘interest’ with ‘career options’ available
Given below is an indicative list of ‘work type interests’ and corresponding ‘career options’-
Work type interests
Being creative
Working with children
Helping people
Career interests
Animator, Architect, Chef, Civil Engineering designer, Design Engineer, Project Manager, Marketing specialist, Graphic designer, Instructional designer, Landscape designer, Social Media Manager, User Interface designer, User Experience designer…and more
Health care assistant, Educator, Nurse, Audiologist, Healthcare case manager, Childcare worker, Clinical nurse, Clinical psychologist, Social worker, Counsellor, Dental hygienist, Dietician, Disability support worker, English teacher, Family lawyer, Early childhood/primary/secondary teacher, Mathematics teacher, Mental health support worker, Midwife, Occupational therapist, Optical dispenser, Optometrist, Paramedic, Personal care worker, Physiotherapist, Special education needs teacher, Youth worker
All of the above (in working with children) plus more…
Chiropractor, Financial planner, General practitioner (Doctor), IT support, Lawyer, Solicitor, Naturopath, Nurse unit manager, Nutritionist, Osteopath, Pharmacist, Podiatrist, Property lawyer, Prosthetist, Radiation therapist, Sonographer, Surgeon, Work health & safety officer…and more
*The list above shows 3 interest areas only (as an example)
Similarly, we have dozens of career options for Indian students after class 12 or Bachelor’s degree for each ‘work type interests’. These can be Agriculture, Engineering, Social work, and many more!
Biology related options alone have dozens of programs that need to match the student ‘work type interests’ viz. rehabilitation, allied health care, mental health, gerontology, palliative care and so on.
A student from Commerce/Business, Humanities/Arts, Science/Technology, and professional programs should choose the right option depending on their ‘interests’ and ‘capabilities’…after class 12 or Bachelor’s degree!
Choosing the ‘right study program’ and the ‘right University’- The final step!
- Once we match the work-related interest with the right career option, we can easily identify the right STUDY PROGRAM (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
- ‘Which city to go to’ is NOT important! ‘Which University is most suitable for the student’ matters!!
- Once program is identified, we choose the right University. Choosing the most suitable University in turn depends on the ‘past performance of student’ (marks/grades/percentages), and meeting of program related University requirements
- Plus, the ‘most suitable University’ needs to be aligned to student needs like Post-Study Work Visa, possibilities of job, fees, scholarships, expense etc.
Have questions about identifying ‘work-related interests’,
‘identifying the most suitable University’?
Which of the two options given below is more important?
Option A
Getting student where one wants to go?
Option B
Helping a student choose a program based on one’s strength/interests, and selecting a University that’s beneficial in the long run?
Clearly, option B alone is in student’s best interest, and will result in a fulfilling & fruitful career!
- Living and studying overseas can be enjoying only if a student thinks right, chooses right, and, eventually, enjoys studying the chosen education program
- Choosing the right program, and the most appropriate University keeping the student interests in mind matters the most!
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To quote Marc Anthony-
If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.
