During my engineering degree course, I opted for a dual degree in NUAA, Nanjing, China facilitated by Alliance University. After completing my first two years of engineering at Alliance College of Engineering and Design, I joined NUAA, China, to complete the remaining two years of my course.

The Dual Degree program is the highlight of my bachelor's studies at Alliance University as it fostered my engineering and technical skills aligned with the demands of the aviation industry. Apart from learning the theoretics of aircraft engineering, I got familiar with aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance, and management. I also got an opportunity to explore the ancient civilization of China. One of my favorite aspects of the Dual Degree Program at NUAA was the widely diverse class composition. This exposure to various cultural backgrounds and perspectives has opened my eyes and helped me realize that unpredicted possibilities exist in this world.

I confess the "Credit Transfer Program at IPAC" as the most enthralling experience in my life and would like to thank Alliance University for the opportunity.

The credit transfer program at IPAC School of Management, Annecy, France was second to none, included exceptional learning inside and outside the classroom of international standards. Every interaction with peers from across the Globe allowed me to enhance my learning about different languages and cultures. There were professors from different levels of corporates which gave our learning environment a better management perspective. Working on presentations in a cross-cultural environment helped me in understanding the future of global generation leaders.

I have had some unforgettable experiences during my trips to Paris, Barcelona, Geneva, Zurich, Munich, Berlin, Amsterdam, Lyon, Mont Blanc, Venice, Pisa, and many more in just four months, and I am truly overwhelmed by the deep sense of respect for their unique regional culture and tradition amongst European countries.

Law Students - 2014-19
Study Tour Program - University of Salford Manchester, UK

We all had gone for a seven-week study program at Salford University in Manchester. The classes were very enriching and provided a fresh outlook on the subject. The UK being part of the European Union, it was very interesting to see their point of view on Private International Law and how it affects the UK. It also helped to provide an in-depth understanding of their laws with reference to the Indian laws. Classes were conducted with UK students, and that brought new perspectives into the lessons.

Besides the classes, we were also taken to the supreme court in London, UK. It was an experience, to say the least. We were allowed to sit in the room and have a discussion with our professor about the history, the procedure, and the various changes that have occurred over time in such an old institution. It was even more exhilarating to see the statues of famous personalities who contributed to huge changes in the world in the courtyard outside the supreme court including our very own Mahatma Gandhi.

Besides classes, we had enough time to travel around the UK, visited many places including Scotland, Wales, London and so on. We interacted with many people and learned a lot about their culture which was incredibly fascinating. Living in a place that is vastly different from India helped us to grow as a person and learning in a different country helped us discover a new love for the law, energizing us for classes when we returned to alliance university. I would recommend this study tour program to any student who wishes to learn out of the box and is ready for an adventure.

I wanted to do something useful that summer, and then I decided to join the LSE summer school program 2017. On reaching London, I was like a baby lost in a candy store when I first got my eyes on the city skyline. The city's architecture was so classy.

I consider myself very lucky to be a part of the LSE. There is something motivational about the environment that made us study and enjoy co-curricular activities. All the professors were helpful as they guided us all the time. Different events and sessions arranged have boosted my confidence to a great extent which I can experience at my workplace now. It has been an unforgettable journey. I had spent my wonderful days of life in the LSE.

With the positive energy and cheerfulness at the LSE campus, my first visit left me awestruck after looking at the infrastructure and maintenance of the college. The campus is full of limitless opportunities if you want to discover yourself. I had taken a course called Leadership in Organizations. I learned the concepts and practices in the pursuit of learning how to become a leader in this modern world? It was all about practical knowledge than theory. There were many presentations on case studies that we had to present solo and in groups. Just walking around any street, every day you discover a new part of London. You explore Notting Hill, Shoreditch, Camden, and then - it's just amazing".

Toulouse Business School Summer School Program allowed us to further explore the subject we always wanted to learn - Strategic Marketing, International Banking and Finance. It also gave us a chance to meet many different people from around the world who had the same interests. The three weeks were busy, filled with excursions and activities, very interesting and interactive lessons with great teachers, and spending time with our newest friends.

The school organised International cultural meet, where everyone had to represent their own country, wearing their traditional attire. The excursions included visiting various churches and museums which depicted the traditional European Art. Toulouse is also known as the “Pink City of France” because of the pink coloured brick buildings. The coordinators made sure we have an amazing weekend, as they executed games like treasure hunt and prepared excellent barbeque in front of the school lawn.

As for France, the lifestyle and culture were very different from ours, it took time to adjust there but the people were helpful enough to make everything easy and comfortable. After the Summer School Program, I visited Barcelona, Paris and Amsterdam which were equally adventurous.

We are glad that Alliance University allowed us to be a part of this great summer school program.

IMPECCABLE is the descriptive word that comes to my mind when I think of my Dual Degree Master’s Program at Toulouse Business School, France. To say that the last 2 years in both the Business Schools – Alliance School of Business and Toulouse Business School have molded and enhanced me personally and professionally would be an understatement.

Alliance University has not only provided me with the best of educational facilities on campus but also carved a path for me to have an international exposure. Graduating with a Dual Degree – an MBA from Alliance University, India and a MS from Toulouse Business School, France along with an Internship with Airbus Defense and Space, Germany I sure have an edge in the industry to show for. I have also been fortunate to have started my own Company soon after my graduations which would cease to exist by now if not for the knowledge, networking and hands on experience I have gained in my Business Schools Journey.

I take this opportunity to thank the Office of International Affairs, Alliance University for the constant support and encouragement and for being always dedicated to the process of providing the best of global opportunities.

It was in August 2018 when I started my journey here at Antwerp Management School and all I can say is that it was an amazing experience. It was during the induction weeks that I came across so many people from various nationalities - with around 22 nationalities in a class of 45. This helped us learn and understand new perspectives and enhance our methods too.

The overall experience was quite enriching with variety of group works, industry visits and fun times together with friends. The industry visits were spectacular and great learning experiences! Getting to visit the Nike European Head Centre, the Port of Antwerp, Kuehne & Nagel, DAF Trucks was a privilege. So was to attend the workshops from eminent companies like Johnson & Johnson, DHL, Brussels Airport and learn about their ways of managing supply chain. A huge importance was given in incorporation of Sustainability in Supply Chain Implementations and thus helping us develop as responsible future workers in Supply Chain Field. The business simulation games too helped us develop our thinking and place ourselves in real life scenarios, thus in every way all our studies were aligned to practical situations allowing us the liberty to utilize our brain, analyse and find solutions to the problems thus totally preparing us for the real-world.

The Residential Seminar to 'Wemeldinge' and the Student Trip to Vienna are worth mentioning. It included visits to companies such as OMV oil refineries, Linz steel manufacturing, Vienna Post, Industry 4.0 Pilot factory for 3D prints and Ottakringer beer factory. I would like to describe the Vienna Student Trip as 'the icing on the cake'. I sincerely thank the Office of International Affairs, Alliance University for providing me with this once in a lifetime learning experience.

Before the study abroad semester, I always had a doubtful thought about the slogan "Life Changing Experiences". But after these five months, I can say that this was the best time of my life, and I would not have wanted to miss one second of the whole experience!

Going for an exchange program to the USA was a privilege that I am thankful for. An opportunity to meet interesting people and experience diverse cultures was a journey of self-discovery. To see the world and gain new perspectives. I wanted to go beyond the comfort zone of my home. Living far away from home has impacted me positively in many ways that will stick with me for life. I have learned to avoid judging things by their first impression, which I did not necessarily do before my exchange. I am so much aware of the world now.

I liked the courses as they were diverse and interesting. Exposure to diverse cultures, deviating academic structures, and a different lifestyle has changed me for the better. I must mention the broad academic curriculum offered within a high-quality education system, the efficiently operating administration and infrastructure, and, above all, the international environment.

My experience at Telecom Ecole de Management, France, has been transforming. I opted for M.Sc. International Management course and learned a lot from an industrial point of view along with the theoretical concepts. The education system is different from the Indian Education system. We do not have continuous classes in a week, which gave us a lot of time to concentrate on each subject, the course works, and enough time to relax.

Other than the academics, me and my other semester exchange friends had a great time here. We lived in Evry, which is about 40 minutes away from the Centre of Paris.

We explored the city and other nearby countries as the visa allows us to visit all Schengen Countries in Europe, which is a plus point, so we made the most of it by visiting countries such as Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. It was a great experience as we were able to experience and learn about different cultures.

Overall, my visit to France for my Semester Exchange Program was great exposure for me as not only it gave me a lot of industry exposure but also taught me to be an independent person.

The feeling of being part of an International Exchange program and meeting new people was intriguing and overwhelming as I was heading to continue my 2nd Semester of studies at INSEEC, Paris.

Being an MBA student, such an opportunity helps a lot as we meet people across the globe in one common platform and get to interact and know about them and their culture all the more. The team activities which we had as a part of our continuous evaluation helped me broaden my horizons and develop new perspectives from a global and cross-cultural aspect. The subjects like Digital Culture, Business Law focusing on Europe and the UK, Strategic Marketing, Business Ethics, French Culture all helped us learn cultures and various aspects of business globally, especially Europe.

Apart from studies our exchange group had fun moments too by exploring around the country and travelling around Europe. This too was a learning experience for me by dealing with several situations and managing everything that came along my way.

Thus, I personally would say, I had an amazing semester in Europe, especially in Paris, and if one gets a chance, one should go for it! A perfect opportunity to learn and grow both professionally and personally.

"Coming from Alliance University, India to Toulouse Business School, France for an MBA programme turned out to be a rather exciting and interesting journey for me as an international student. This was a journey full of mixed feelings, from excitement, anxiety, curiosity, frustrations, to setting goals, making new friends, assimilating into the culture, and getting acquainted with my environment. The students exchange programme at Toulouse Business School helped me gain global exposure and learn more about trends and the real-time Industry experience. Thanking this great stage is a mere piece of gratitude.

This opportunity opened the door to my professional development. Coupled with academic experience, I was mentored, taught, and trained for my current path in Operations management. I am glad to say that the Exchange Programme to Toulouse Business School by Alliance University has shaped me into who I am today, and I am certain of who I will be in the future because of the various resources that were made available to me that helped shape my mindset to its current state. We had activities with students from different countries. It’s an unforgettable experience. I am still connected to some of my friends, and with the Schengen visa I was able to explore different countries of Europe like Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and experience their culture."

My Semester Exchange Programme at San Jose State University was an amazing experience! The San Francisco Bay Area is the heart of the Silicon Valley with thousands of opportunities in ever street and every turn. San Jose is a happening place - if you walk down the streets of Downtown on any given day of the week, you’re bound to discover someone or something new that would blow your mind. That’s how I met the Mayor of the city at lunch and our conversation helped me see all the ways one could succeed there. A couple of blocks away from where I met the Mayor was the headquarters of Zoom, PayPal and Adobe International and a ten-minute drive would take me to the headquarters of Apple and Google. Such was the kind of possibilities that lay in the Bay Area.

The learning was beyond the classrooms. The people of San Jose could quite possibly be the kindest and most helpful people I’ve ever met. Even the professors were quite helpful as they know there would always be international students that are new to the system. I was in the US for not more than 5 months but the lessons I learnt would stick with me for the rest of my life. The experience has changed me in many ways.

I dressed up for Halloween, drove to the valleys, met some mule deer during a hike in the Yosemite National Park, swam in the Pacific, roasted marshmallows, drove across the Golden Gate Bridge, watched the San Jose Spartans play football, ate Thanksgiving turkeys, played baseball and I learnt how to make a burrito.

The student exchange programme is easily the best decision I’ve ever made, and I sincerely thank the International Office at Alliance University for helping me make that decision and guiding me throughout. I suggest that if anyone has the opportunity to go on such a programme, do not hesitate.

Paris was my dream and I am very grateful to Alliance University – International Office for helping me come all this way and fulfil my dream of visiting Paris. It is because of Alliance that I can finish my second semester in INSEEC Grande Ecole, Paris. We were happily welcomed by the college and my fellow classmates were friendly as well.

During my stay here, I learnt about the education and grading system outside India, French culture, French revolution, and most importantly I analyzed the food, fashion, grocery and retail industry. I was able to meet different people who had come from different countries through which I learnt their cultures as well.

Watching through videos and listening is different and talking, sharing, and living here is completely different and a whole new experience that I think everybody should gain in their career.

Studying at INSEEC Grande Ecole, Paris for a semester was one of the best experiences of my life. This gave me an opportunity to see, learn and adapt to new environment. The subjects during this programme not only helped me gain knowledge but also gave me a different view of the global market. Working with multi-cultured groups of students exposed me to different ways to analyse a problem. Interacting with new students constantly helped me make new friends and improve my social skills.

Besides my academics, living in Paris helped me be more independent and responsible. During my free time I explored various parts of Europe which was fun and adventurous and got a chance to taste different European cuisines.

I would like to thank Alliance University and INSEEC Grande Ecole for giving me this amazing opportunity which will add great value to my career.