So, what’s the backup plan?” If you’re a humanities student, you’ve probably heard this before. But is this stereotype still relevant, or are things changing? 🤔
In this episode of Videshi Chai, we sit down with Ananya Vinod, an MSc Global Politics graduate from the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE), a Don Lavoie Fellow, and a consultant at EY. She shares her journey, the real value of a humanities degree, and whether studying abroad is truly worth it.
☕ What’s Brewing in Today’s Conversation?
00:00-00:24 Precap
00:25-1:23 Intro
1:23-3:32 Why did Ananya choose humanities & how did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar inspire her?
3:33-6:14 What is policy-making, and how does it impact real lives?
6:14- 8:38 Does data and AI influence policy making?
8:39-11:11 The cost of an MSc at LSE—is it worth it?
11:12-14:18 Studying humanities in India vs. Abroad—how do they compare?
14:19-17:57 The LSE application process & what makes a strong candidate
17:58-19:50 Influential people in Ananya's life
19:51-21:32 Does an overseas degree help in getting a job, or is networking the real game-changer?
21:33-24:44 How to best use your study abroad time?
24:45-28:14 Will AI replace humanities grads?
28:14-28:24 Outro
🎙 Final Takeaway: Are humanities students ""too human to be replaced""? Join us for this insightful discussion!
💬 What do you think? Is a humanities degree abroad worth it? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇
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