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I enjoy listening to instrumental music when I need to do deep focus work. As I write this edition of Schooled Across Borders, the background score from Project Hail Mary is playing in the background. I wasn't planning to write about a science fiction film. But, movies are a great way to learn about visual communication, storytelling and the human experience. If you've watched the recent adaptation of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary simply as entertainment, it's a brilliant sur

Every year, thousands of students celebrate receiving their university offer letters. Months of researching universities, working with the counsellors, writing applications, preparing financial documents, collecting recommendation letters, and attending visa interviews finally come to an end. Boarding that flight feels like crossing the finish line. But in reality? It's only the starting line. When we talk about studying abroad, most conversations revolve around admissions, u

When a global organization relocates a high-performing executive across borders, the “operational machinery” moves incredibly fast. Visas are approved, corporate housing is booked and shipping containers are tracked across oceans. On paper, everything appears seamless. Yet global mobility statistics consistently tell a different story. A significant percentage of international assignments struggle or end prematurely. At first glance, this seems surprising. "Everything was pla

Priyya Dutt recently co-authored and presented her first research paper along with Yashasvie Bhardwaj , a graduate student of Organisational Psychology at IILM University, Gurugram, at the 4th International BRICS-RI Research Conference , hosted by Pandit Deendayal Energy University and the BRICS Research Institute South Africa . The paper, “ Mentorship for Global Citizenship: A Multicultural, Multi-Stakeholder Framework for Cross-Cultural Student Development,” introduces t

We’re thrilled to share that the launch of SchoolEd by Priyya was recently featured on HEX , highlighting Priyya’s journey from HEX alum to Founder of a mission-driven consulting and coaching initiative. SchoolEd by Priyya empowers students, professionals, and institutions to thrive in today’s global, fast-changing world. Whether it’s navigating career transitions, studying abroad, or building international partnerships, Priyya combines lived experience with professional exp

We’re excited to share that Priyya Dutt was recently highlighted in Griffith University’s alumni newsletter, Beacon Bulletin . Priyya attended the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2025 conference, where she attended various sessions on transforming higher education in India . The conference also provided a chance for Priyya to reconnect with fellow Griffith alumnus Nathaniel Webb , who currently serves as First Secretary (Education and Research)