Who am I and why should you listen to me?

My name is Manmohan, and I am an educational advisor (consultant). I have been working as an Educational Advisor since 2012, guiding students on their educational journey both abroad and in India. I received my bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Sociology from Oklahoma State University. After I graduated, I moved back to India to work for the United States-India Educational Foundation as an educational consultant, guiding students with their education in the United States. 

I chose to travel to the United States in 2012 to get my Bachelor's degree because I had a strong yearning for a holistic education and the flexibility to choose varied subjects that interest me. In addition, I am a kinesthetic learner where I learn more from a practical approach rather than a theoretical one. Studying in the United States was a life-altering experience for me, where not only did I experience student life on an international platform, but the entire trajectory of my career changed, and I was able to pursue fields that would not have been possible without a robust education. While I pursue my interests in motorsports and photography, I have a deep passion to help students navigate their educational journey. 

I worked for the United States-India Educational Foundation for almost 5 years years helping students with the entire application and preparation process to study in the United States at the Bachelor's and Master's level. I am a product of an excellent education, and to be able to help others have access to the same has been one of the most fulfilling aspects of my life. While I am involved in the motorsports industry in India (I run a car drifting academy) and work as a photographer, I apply my experience both in academia and from the real world to guide students in navigating their educational journey, One key element in my advising style is I am more interested in the outcome of the education rather than getting admitted to a university.  

Here are a few tips on getting advice: 1.) Ask for advice from a person who is doing what you wish to be doing in some form or another. 2.) Do your own research and do not rely solely on the advice of one individual. 3.) When it comes to education, a long-term approach is always best.