For many Indian students, the decision to study abroad is not just about academics; it is a journey that tests resilience, curiosity, and adaptability. Arav Tewari, an Indian student at the Parsons School of Design in New York, offers a candid view of what life and learning looks like beyond home. From navigating a new city to embracing a radically different pedagogical approach, his experience underscores that the international student journey is as much about personal growth as it is about formal education. “One of the questions I get asked back home is, how is the teaching style out there? Is it different or the same?” Arav begins. His answer is clear: it depends on the institution. At Parsons, he explains, learning moves away from rote memorization. “We are given a project,

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