A Diaspora Dreams series
1 of 5 published
The Crossing
The Indian student's journey abroad, end to end — choosing the country, clearing the visa, finding the money, and weighing the return.
Anchored at the Education desk.
About this series
Sending a child abroad to study is one of the largest decisions, and largest cheques, of an Indian family's life. This series walks the whole journey, with current data and clear eyes.
From the 2026 map of where to go to the question of whether to come home, each part takes one stage of the crossing and reports it straight.
The series
Where to study — the 2026 map
Published · Read part 1 →
The visa
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The money
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The culture shock
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Coming home
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