EVENT TITLE: From Campus To Career: The Higher Education Journey
DATE : 31/07/2026
TIME : 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
VENUE: Robotics Lab , Department of Robotics and Automation Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram,Chennai-89
EVENT COORDINATOR: Dr. M. Madhan, Dr. Ruby Vincy Roy F
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 40
Resource Person:
Ms. Riya Catherine (Alumnus of Batch 2021 – 2025)
M. S. Robotics
University of Twente, Netherlands
Key Takeaways from the Session:
Strong Academic Foundation: Students were encouraged to maintain a good CGPA and build a solid understanding of core engineering concepts, as these are essential for higher education admissions and research opportunities.
Technical Skills and Practical Exposure: The session emphasized gaining hands-on experience through projects, internships, research, certifications, and programming to build a competitive academic profile.
Choosing the Right University and Country: Students were advised to select universities based on course curriculum, research facilities, scholarships, industry collaboration, tuition fees, and career opportunities rather than rankings alone.
Application Preparation: Early preparation of resumes, Statements of Purpose (SOPs), Letters of Recommendation (LORs), and English proficiency tests (IELTS/TOEFL) was highlighted as crucial for successful applications.
Scholarships and Financial Planning: Students were encouraged to explore scholarships, assistantships, and other funding opportunities while planning their finances well in advance.
Professional Skills and Networking: Effective communication, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, and networking with professors, alumni, and industry professionals were identified as key factors for academic and career success abroad.
Career-Focused Higher Education: The session stressed that pursuing higher education should align with long-term career goals in research, industry, entrepreneurship, or doctoral studies, while being prepared to adapt to new cultures and learning environments.
The session was highly informative and inspiring, providing students with valuable insights into pursuing higher education abroad and building a successful engineering career. The speaker shared practical guidance on academic preparation, skill development, university selection, scholarships, application procedures, and adapting to international learning environments.
Students gained a clear understanding of the importance of continuous learning, research, networking, and career planning. The interactive session motivated students to prepare early, make informed decisions, and confidently pursue global educational and professional opportunities.
