IN ICAS, there is no doubt that it is difficult to get good grades and maintain them afterwards, but the staff and teachers of the university made it all attainable. The wise advice and guidance of Mr. G.M.J Bhat and others made it possible for me to make the right decision as far as my university selection is concerned. I was accepted as a full time student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which is a world leader in aerospace education. Unlike many other recent high school students who join U.S universities right after schools in India, I found myself better equipped to face the pressure and competition of a foreign university. I was the only international student to get an Internship in just the eight months after transferring to Embry-Riddle and I am currently a student employee of Delta Airlines Inc. based at Atlanta, Georgia, as a Systems Engineer, with a permanent job offer for after graduation.

For success, hard work and determination is a must, and so is the platform. There is no doubt that ICAS is the ideal platform for anyone who aspires to make it to the top colleges of the world, and wants a stable platform for that launch, to make the transition easier and fruitful. I whole heartily encourage all to make the right decision by starting off a global and successful career at International Centre of Applied Sciences , and top it all off with their determination to succeed and desire to leave a mark for all to remember.

ICAS proved to be a great experience and I am sure for everybody else in my batch too. It gave us the college life experience of India along with the rigour and breadth of the American undergraduate education. It serves as a great platform for students who want to pursue their studies in a particular field without having to worry about paying for 4 years of undergraduate studies abroad, as it cuts the time spent abroad by half. Along with giving students the professional help needed to prepare for studies abroad, Manipal backs us up by providing a strong network of alumni and friends. Since all the students in a particular batch are applying abroad, one also ends up having a strong support group of friends who might end up in the same colleges as you, thus making one's transition from India to abroad a lot less painful. I think, ICAS program opens up new frontiers and possibilities for students from all over India. I owe a lot to Manipal and ICAS; I definitely wouldn't be where I am today without the twinning program.

Manipal had played a transformational role in my life. Apart from the best education offered anywhere in India, I had enjoyed every single day of my two years spent at Manipal. It is a privilege to be able to support Manipal University. It was the first place where I was introduced to new ideas, technology and breakthrough opportunities. I remember like yesterday, when I finished my high school (grade 12th) and wasn’t sure about my career path. I had desired to go out of my small home town and wanted to have an exposure at a global level. When then I came across ICAS program in Manipal, which led me to enormous possibilities to pursue my career. As soon as I set my foot on campus, my life continued to shape for who I am today. I’m currently supporting Global Ecommerce in one of the largest retail industries in the world. All that was taught in ICAS was not only relevant to national boundaries but screeched out to international educational standards. I support Manipal/ICAS in gratefulness for the knowledge and experience it gave me and also wishes the improved experience to future generations of ICAS students. Only at ICAS one can experience the maturity of considering the worldwide globe as their home."