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From Kerala to LSE: Indian Student's Inspiring Journey | Evolve Podcast

How do you go from a small town in Kerala to a fully funded PhD at one of the top universities in the world? 🎓 Meet Noel — a PhD Scholar at the ‪@theLondonSchoolofEconomics‬ supported by the UK Government’s prestigious LAB Scholarship. In this inspiring episode of Evolve, she shares how she broke through class barriers, language struggles, and elitist academic structures to get where she is today. 📚 What you'll learn: Why English is still a tool of power in India and how to use it to your advantage The truth about elite universities like LSE and Oxbridge — and who really gets in How Noel navigated a system dominated by privately educated students The impact of mentorship, networking, and knowing how to “ask” for opportunities How to fight impostor syndrome and win scholarships as an international student Real talk on internships at the UN, UK ministries, and beyond 💼🌍 Whether you're from a developing country, a working-class background, or simply chasing a dream in higher education — this conversation is packed with value, motivation, and actionable advice. Timestamps: 0:00 Noel's Introduction 0:56 Social Sciences in India and Kerala 2:08 Education in India 3:56 Studying in Delhi (JNU) 6:05 Being inspired to study in the UK 8:58 Major challenges as a student 10:25 Accessibility to British education 15:02 Advice to prospective students 16:54 Reaching out to professors 19:45 Deciding which research to conduct 22:03 Culture in Kerala 24:40 Migrating for education 25:37 Family perspective on moving out 28:18 Moving to London 30:31 Multilingualism in India 32:37 Studying in London 35:02 Indian's mastery of English 38:18 Disparities in access to education (India) 41:37 Disparities in education (UK context) 44:10 Indian university training vs British 45:23 Social class at British institutions 48:15 Employability training at top universities 49:24 Education policy and class inequalities 50:49 Advice for networking 53:33 Securing work post-university 56:13 Mentoring students 56:56 Indian networking style 59:12 Final words and outro Noel's LinkedIn:   / noel-mariam-538983241   👉 LIKE if you’re inspired 👉 COMMENT with your academic goals or questions 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more honest, global student journeys #IndianStudentsAbroad #StudyInUK #PhDAbroad #IndianScholar #IndianYouth #DesiStudents #ScholarshipsForIndians #UKScholarships #SouthAsianVoices #IndianEducationSystem #BreakingBarriers #kerala #southindian #IndianAcademia #KeralaPride #IndiansInUK #StudyAbroadJourney