Welcome to this podcast episode of 
︎Videshi Chai as Jainesh Sinha interviews Rishabh Bansal, who transitioned from Delhi to earning his Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from Columbia SIPA in 2023.
Learn from Rishabh’s academic journey: from his B.Tech at IIT Kanpur to his role as a Program Officer at Sequiona Climate Foundation.
Discover insights into:
- applying to top universities like Columbia SIPA, Harvard Kennedy, LSE, and more
- life in New York for Indian students
- tips for networking and job placements for Indian students aspiring to study abroad in America.
Timestamps
00:00 Precap and Introduction
01:27 Program Officer Working for Climate Change in India
03:24 Childhood and jobs after IIT Kanpur
06:45 India vs Abroad for MPA
08:10 Application Process for Masters in Public Administration from the U.S.
12:32 Student Accommodation & Expenses in New York
13:39 Academic Life at Columbia University
18:53 Safety of Indian Students in New York, USA
23:26 Job Placements in USA after Masters in Public Administration
27:56 Tips: Networking for Jobs
30:11 Work Culture in the USA for Indians
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