Anjali Laddha’s story shows that you don’t need perfect grades to study abroad; you need confidence, communication, and courage.
Starting in India with Big Dreams
- Anjali was not a top student in school.
- However, she was a Captain’s Badge holder and actively involved in extracurricular activities.
- Her strong social skills and ability to connect with people online gave her the confidence to strive for greater heights.
She dreamed of studying abroad, something many told her was “not for her.” But Anjali believed and proved otherwise.
Getting into Northeastern University
- She carefully prepared her essays and garnered letters of recommendation (LORs), making them personal and impactful.
- She got into Northeastern University London (NU London) to begin her study abroad journey.
At first, it wasn’t easy. She started her classes with a D grade on her first assignment. But Anjali didn’t give up.
From Struggling to Standing Out
With hard work, self-discipline, and support from her professors, she:
- Improved her academic skills
- Built study habits
- Asked questions and learned from feedback
Soon, she became one of the top-performing students in her class.
Later, she transferred to Northeastern University, Boston, where more opportunities awaited.
Turning Classroom Lessons into a Startup
Anjali noticed her classmates didn’t know how to use LinkedIn. So she started helping them.
This inspired her to launch Degree2Destiny (D2D), a startup that helps students build careers through:
- Communication
- AI skills
- Networking
With university support, she scaled D2D to reach 3,000+ students in India and the U.S.
How Studying Abroad Changed Her Life
Studying abroad opened new doors for Anjali:
- She received funding from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business to build her startup
- She was invited to speak at the Grace Hopper Celebration, Asia’s largest tech conference for women
- Most importantly, she found her voice, her mission, and her purpose
Studying abroad didn’t just change Anjali’s academics; it changed her life.
Her story reminds us that your journey is yours to shape, and with belief and effort, anything is possible.