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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The Lighthouse
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 him is his biggest inspiration — his mother, Mrs. Bindu Malkan — who shares the emotional reality of sending her son abroad for the very first time.
✨ From career clarity to cultural courage, from hybrid learning to family support — this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating or supporting the study abroad journey.
🎧 Tune in to hear how uncertainty turned into opportunity, and a dream into reality.