The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse by upGrad Study Abroad
6 students. 6 cities.
The Lighthouse is a podcast series that follows six real students on their journey to study abroad — from the excitement of acceptance letters to the challenges of settling in a new country.
Some are already living their dreams overseas, while others are just beginning. Their stories are honest, emotional, and deeply inspiring — a reminder that you're never alone in your journey.
Let these voices light the path ahead.
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Episodes
6 episodes
Het Goes West
What does it really take to pursue a global dream?In episode 6 of The Lighthouse, we speak with Het, an Equity & Derivatives Trader turned upGrad student, as he prepares to begin his master’s journey at Drexel University.Joining ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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20:44
Frame by Frame with Nishchay
From Delhi-NCR to Boston — and almost Canada in between — Nishchay Malik’s story is a masterclass in choosing purpose over predictability. In Episode 5 of The Lighthouse, Nishchay, a 20-year-old student at Northeastern University, opens up abou...
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Episode 5
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35:20
Pawsitivity, Passion & Aditi’s USA Dreams
From sketching wireframes to perfecting mudras, Aditi Mehra’s journey is anything but ordinary. A UX designer and a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, she’s proof that you don’t have to choose between passion and profession. In this epi...
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Episode 4
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22:28
Sanat's German Chapter
From a small town in Karnataka to the heart of Berlin, Sanat's story isn’t just inspiring—it’s a testament to how the right mindset can transform ambition into achievement.His journey is the perfect study abroad story—where determinatio...
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Episode 3
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39:56
Manjot's Takeoff
What happens when a girl from Hoshiarpur dares to dream global? She rewrites the script — and takes us all along for the ride. 🌍✨In this new episode of The Lighthouse, meet Manjot Kaur — a brave learner who turned questions like “log kya kaheng...
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Episode 2
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27:58
Bowled Out by Life, but Still Scoring Big
In this episode, we meet Nirbhay, a young man who once dreamed of being on the cricket pitch but found himself on a different path — one led by academics, self-discovery, and purpose. His journey is anything but ordinary.Joining him is his twin...
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Episode 1
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