"Successful", the word, when uttered, makes the room whisper about stories and flashbacks. The word defines a person's worth in society based on the norms and standards set by the people. Isn't it weird how we all have different criteria for success? Like till you are doing your work, people talk behind your back, and once you have achieved it, they talk about it and say it is an overnight success. iKounselor, Bhopal study abroad experts have real-life Study abroad stories that redefine students' career prospects, making them appealing and stand out. We have come up with a blog on Study Abroad Success Stories: Inspiring Journeys and Lessons Learned to let study abroad aspirants know about the possibilities and learn from these inspiring Study abroad journeys.

Inspiring Success Stories of Students Studying Abroad:

Our students' Study abroad experiences and lessons learned are a testimony of the struggles and challenges a study abroad student faces in their journey. Assemble aspirants and take notes from these study abroad success stories; let's relive their experiences and get inspired-

Vishvam Dave: MSc in Digital Innovation, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Ireland

"Fall seven times, stand up eight" is a Japanese proverb with a simple yet deep meaning that even if you fall, you gotta stand up against the odds and try again. Vishvam's story is a reflection of this proverb when his visa was rejected multiple times, but his determination allowed him to reach his final destination.

Grew up in the city of Lakes, Vishvam completed his higher education at Campion School Bhopal, which prepared him for his academic pursuits. Instilled with open and broad perspectives that were often misunderstood as overconfident by people, he was well-versed by his family. The transition from high school to higher education was a whirlwind of choices and opportunities. Vishvam chose to study Business Administration with a specialisation in Oil and Gas Marketing at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Dehradun. His career took a turn when he started working at Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, as a General Manager.

Vishvam engrossed himself in the work where he discerned the magnitude of the impact of digitalisation and marketing. He then leapt at his career when he explored the voiceover industry, joining hands with big media houses.

Isn't this an appealing portfolio that illuminates Vishvam's life choices and his competency? But then life has its plans, and Vishwam's Visa got rejected, injuring his aspiration to pursue a Master's in Digital Innovation from Ireland's UCD. 'Injury' word seems too much? But in his case, it's not, because Vishvam faced rejection in obtaining an Irish Visa multiple times until he finally decided to visit iKounselor, learning about their success stories of international students. iKounselor's expert team scrutinised the reason with a single-minded thought of "Visa Approval" working closely with Vishvam. The day finally came when they learnt that his Irish Visa got approved, and he got admission to UCD. Yes! They hunted down the challenges.

Vishvam's story is imprinted in our Study abroad journeys that inspire others' testimonials.

Iqra Bano: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning MSc, University of Limerick, Ireland

"When her dreams took off from Madhya Pradesh to Ireland", Iqra's story is another testimony to iKounselor's student testimonials from studying abroad. The story narrates how consistency leads you to where you belong. Be persistent, and the rest is assured.

Iqra grew up in a benevolent family with four siblings. Her parents, despite their modest educational backgrounds, laid a solid foundation for their children, teaching them that dreams are worth pursuing no matter the obstacles. While her siblings are well-settled, Iqra has been on a mission to redefine her identity by walking on the path she chose for herself. Beyond the unsolicited advice, Iqra has a voice in her heart to pursue a career in the tech field. She was enthralled by how technology can change the face of the world.

With the tinker of dreams, Iqra completed her higher education at Roseal Public High School Bhopal. Flipping to the next chapter of her life, she moved forward to pursue a Bachelor in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal. While most people choose to enjoy their college life, Iqra decided to dwell deep into the technological field when she pursued certifications in Python Programming and French along with multiple internships fostering practical work knowledge, enriching her skills and making her career-ready.

For those who aim, challenges are just a task to be accomplished. Iqra was one of them. Worked as an Intern at Pitney Bowes India Pvt Ltd. in 2020 and was promoted to Associate Software Engineer in 2021. Her intrigued personality helped her sharpen her knowledge in the domain of machine learning algorithms. She has spearheaded groundbreaking research into machine learning algorithms. In January 2024, Iqra's journey took an international turn as she joined Predixxion, Germany as a Data Engineer.

Throughout her career, she worked with a single motive to break what's in trend and set out new things for the world in the technology field. Iqra's personality says, "Never settle for less". She then decided to pursue an MSc in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from the University of Limerick, Ireland. Those who dream big need a wise and experienced ally to make it possible. That's when she chose iKounselor after searching for personal experiences of international students; she got to how iKounselor has assisted more than 15,000 students.

It was a perfect match: the curious personality of Iqra and experts who are always ready to answer. From selecting the right strategy to guiding her for Visa approval, iKounselor assisted her closely and decided to make it in one go. But that's when we got to know that…………..

With consistent teamwork, Iqra got selected for her dream University, and Yes, her visa got approved. Again, among many Inspiring Study abroad journeys, iKounselor played its part well.

Way forward:

Study abroad reflections and success tales are not written in one day; instead, days and nights of hard work are needed to fulfil those aspirations. We believe in turning ambitions into achievements, and that's what we stand for. These stories are a part of our Study Abroad Success Stories: Inspiring Journeys and Lessons Learned, reflecting upon the struggles of these bright minds. Start your Study abroad journey with us by booking a FREE virtual call with us.