Moving away from home can be a great way to reinvent yourself. This could help you transition into the next phase of your life as a college student and also help you build lifelong connections. As a foreign student meeting people from different walks of life and connecting with them will not only broaden your horizons, but will help you in future endeavours. This article will help you see the merit in networking as an international student at MAHE and also gain some insights from past students who have been in your shoes! 

What are the advantages of networking

1. Helps you adapt to a new environment 
   Coming to a foreign country as a college student can pose all sorts of culture shocks. This is mainly because there are vast differences between countries, norms, value systems and languages. Keeping an open mind and finding a support system to help cushion these shocks can help your transition into a new world and a new life. So meet people, share stories and network as much as you can. These people  will go on to being your family away from home. One of our very own students from the Bahamas, who is part of MAHE Dubai’s BSc Biotech program said “ MAHE Dubai is my home away from home”.
   
    
2. Eases the job hunt 
   Knowing enough people can help you get to the right kind of people. One of the many benefits of networking while in college is to connect with alumni and acquaintances who can help you procure a job after college. MAHE Dubai’s alumni network is extensive, with previous students in companies like Heinz, Larsen & Tubro, and Britannia. 
   
    
3. Know someone who knows someone who knows someone
   Ever heard of 6 degrees of separation? It’s a theory that you’re only 6 connections away from any person in the world. You and Sheikh Al Maktoum? Yes, you probably know someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows Sheikh Al Maktoum. Well, in theory that is. We all get by with a little help from our friends! 

While this may seem a stretch, one massive advantage of networking is you’re expanding your connections and you never know who you’ll meet and who they can connect you to. Being an international student in one of the premier business hubs in the world, you will have a chance to mix with people from all over. 

As one of our students from Mauritius said, “It’s a great platform to meet people from different corners of the world”.

Which country is best for international students

Dubai is one of the best locations in the world for international students. Not only is the quality of education in Dubai world-class, the social life is fantastic. There are great residential options for students and it’s pocket-friendly too. One might think the study in Dubai cost is high, but MAHE Dubai has several scholarship options available for qualified students.

MAHE Dubai has recently been rated five stars in teaching, innovation, placements and student performance by Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai. Applications are open now, so go ahead, apply now.