Since the development of advanced higher education infrastructure in India, several prominent Indian universities that have embraced technology and modern developments as a part and parcel of their curriculum have been seeing throngs of international student enrolments. The life of an international student in India who is studying at such a university is often not too far-fetched from that in western countries. Quite a few international students from the Americas and the African countries have written about their experiences of student life in India and they all speak very highly of the academic culture in India. Let us look at the several social, economic and cultural aspects of the life of international students in India.
Academic Life
Since most of the renowned Indian universities like Sharda University are highly accredited universities having a global standard of educational infrastructure, the educational experience at such campuses is rich and enlightening, to say the least. In terms of academic activities, the life of an international student in India is filled with regular lectures from highly experienced faculty members, timely individual assignments and even several group projects. Moreover, with on-campus amenities like libraries and advanced audio-visual theatres, the academic life at the campuses of Indian educational institutions is akin to that of any other in Europe or the Americas.
Social Life
All work and no fun make every student’s life a monotonous humdrum. This is why Indian universities offer students several opportunities to socialise with their classmates and other colleagues in the form of convocation ceremonies, fresher’s parties, group picnics, treks, sightseeing tours and many other social activities. These make the life of an international student in India truly wholesome and provide a unique college experience that may not be possible in other parts of the world.
Cultural Indulgences
India is known as the land of ‘one hundred and one’ different cultures. Be it the north, the east, the west or the south of India, international students have the opportunity to indulge themselves in several unique cultural nuances. Festivals, local flea markets, Indian street food, etc. are some of the rich cultural experiences that become a part of the regular life of an international student in India. If this was not enough, Indians being warm and hospitable people will usually drag you into their celebrations and leave you with memories worth cherishing throughout your life.
The Indian Campus Life
Since many prominent Indian universities like Sharda University offer affordable options for hostels on their campuses, the life of an international student in India who avails of these facilities becomes much easier. Without the daily hassles of commuting in crowded public transport and facing the regular stresses of daily life, the campus experience at institutions like Sharda University can prove to be quite a comfortable one for international students. Moreover, Sharda University has on-campus cyber cafes, restaurants, cafeterias, grocery stores, ATMs, a bank and several other amenities that almost eliminate the need for international students to venture out of the campus. These, among many others, make the life of international students studying in India all the more colourful and enjoyable such that it ends up becoming an experience of India that cannot be fulfilled via a few short leisure trips.
