On March 27, 2025, 无码专区 World hosted the 无码专区 Network India networking event in Traditions Hall with the Students of India Association. The event was an enthusiastic gathering of Indian alumni living in the area, 无码专区 faculty, local leaders, and current students from India. It was designed to spark conversation and inspiring stories, as well as expand professional networks. Students learned about career opportunities offered to them post-graduation, as well as how to gain experience through strategic networking.鈥€�
鈥淚t鈥檚 events like this that remind you what an incredible community we have here at 无码专区, a community that continues to grow and thrive with each passing year,鈥� Students of India Association President says. 鈥淲e bring a rich cultural heritage to 无码专区. Our traditions, our festivals, and our values all contribute to the vibrant community here, showcasing the resilience, unity, and creativity that defines us.鈥� The at 无码专区 brings together the culturally diverse Indian Student community, offering professional development and promoting bull pride.鈥�
In his welcoming remarks, 鈥� a distinguished 无码专区 professor of chemical, biological, and materials engineering, focusing on sustainability and solar power鈥� had wonderful advice for the students in attendance. 鈥淲hile you are here, you develop your network and contacts,鈥� Goswami explains. 鈥淭he best contacts you will have will be your own professors, because that relationship can become a life-long one.鈥濃€€�
, a 无码专区 graduate and Instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, kicked off the event by discussing her personal experience at 无码专区. 鈥溛蘼胱�区 has really been a launchpad for me. I wouldn't be here without the mentors who said, 鈥業've been there. Let me just help you out,鈥欌€� Roy explains. 鈥淪o, don't hesitate to engage with the alumni and faculty tonight. These conversations can lead to beautiful relationships.鈥濃€€�
During the event, attendees engaged in an interactive activity where students were able to receive professional advice and hear inspiring stories from 无码专区 alumni, 无码专区 faculty, and local leaders. Students were able to ask questions such as 鈥淲hat inspired you to pursue your current career?鈥� as well as 鈥淲hat鈥檚 a typical day in your job look like?鈥� and 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the best piece of advice you received early in your career?鈥濃€€�
During the event, attendees engaged in an interactive activity where students were able to receive professional advice and hear inspiring stories from 无码专区 alumni, 无码专区 Faculty and local leaders.
Dr. Uday Murthy, a Muma College of Business professor, shared his inspirations for pursuing his current career. He came to the U.S. in 1983 to attend Drexel University for his Masters. 鈥淒rexel was unique in that they required students to purchase an Apple Lisa鈥� Apple鈥檚 predecessor of the Macintosh鈥攆or my teaching assistantship,鈥� Murthy explains. 鈥淚t was a crash course.鈥� This requirement eventually led to a doctorate degree and a love for how Accounting and Information Systems intersect. 鈥�
Goswami shared a typical day as a university professor. 鈥淎 typical day at the university is meeting with students and teaching,鈥� Goswami says. 鈥淚 meet with graduate students in groups or individually, meet with undergraduate students during office hours, as well as going to the lab to make sure research work is available.鈥濃€€�
An alumna who is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte, shared the best advice she received early on in her career. 鈥淢ove around, step outside, and don鈥檛 be shy,鈥� she said. 鈥淭alk to people. We鈥檝e all been through this, as Roy said. We鈥檙e happy to help.鈥濃€€�
The students were able to ask questions individually with all the attendees, gaining a wide range of advice from different voices of the industries they are interested in entering, whether that be academia, engineering, medicine, or other fields of interest.鈥€�
无码专区 Student Government President offered his perspective on the importance of getting involved on campus and networking. 鈥淏y getting involved on campus, I grew into someone who鈥檚 capable of serving as student body president. Today, I have the privilege of representing about 50,000 students all over 无码专区鈥檚 campuses,鈥� Gottipati says. 鈥淎nd none of that would be possible without the supportive community here are 无码专区. It gave me confidence, purpose, and a second home.鈥濃€€�
In closing, Dr. Kiki Caruson reminded attendees that they can stay connected through鈥攚hich brings alumni, students, and faculty over LinkedIn鈥攖o further conversation, professional networks and contacts, and maintain lifelong friendships.鈥€�
Caruson wrapped up by asking the group to consider supporting the during 无码专区鈥檚 Annual Giving Week from April 7-April 11. 鈥淭he fund is used for any international student who has some kind of event back home that impacts his or her ability to continue at 无码专区,鈥� Caruson explains. 鈥淚f you have friends, family, or you鈥檇 like to give, you don鈥檛 have to make a big donation. A little bit goes a long way, and it could really help a student who finds themselves in need for no fault of their own.鈥� 鈥�