Rethinking the Shift in Educational Paradigm

If you're an international student looking to get a head start on your career, India might be a good place to start.

It's the world's third-largest education market, but its universities are lagging behind those in the West, writes Abhay Meganathan in the Times of India.

"The perception of Indian education often suffers on the global stage, overshadowed by an entrenched inferiority complex among some of our educational leaders," he writes.

"This self-defeating outlook dampens our potential to compete with Western educational giants."

To change this, India must promote its rich cultural and educational heritage and highlight modern achievements and innovations.

"Furthermore, encouraging investments in cutting-edge infrastructure through conducive policies could transform Indian education, making it self-sustaining and a global beacon of advanced learning and research," writes Meganathan, who is also the vice-chairman of the Association of International Educators.

One potential solution: partnering with Asian universities.

"We must consider these regions not just as alternatives but as primary destinations for the next generation of global citizens seeking high-quality, affordable education," writes Meganathan.

"By enhancing our educational systems, redefining our international image, and making strategic choices about where and how we educate our future leaders, we can ensure that education remains a

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