Columbia University Student's BOLD Journey From India to USA | How To Find Jobs in 2025?

In this 7th episode of “GROUND REALITY”, we have Mr. Alok K. Vidyarthi, who QUIT his impactful, stable and powerful job with the ‘GOVERNMENT OF INDIA’ to pursue his higher education in Columbia University 🇺🇸 He graduated with a Master’s in Civil Engineering and currently working with an organization called ‘CDM Smith’ at a Manegerial post. Let's hear him talk about their 10+ experience with the Government, challanges of moving to a new country, bringing his family to the USA and his life beyond 9 to 5. The guest also speaks about findng a job as a graduate student and the job strategies you can incorporate so that you can navigate the current tough JOB MARKET. I hope this episode helps you to understand the “GROUND REALITY” in USA. Share this video with as many people as possible so that they can hear the truth from people who are ACTUALLY in the USA. Please feel free to comment or reach out to guest directly if you have any more questions! Guest’s LinkedIn Profile: 1. Alok K. Vidyarthi:   / alokkumarvidyarthi   #mastersinusa #columbiauniversity #studyinusa #americandream #civilengineering #lifeinusa #governmentjobsindia #jobmarket #groundreality #governmentofindia #indiatousa #groundreality #exposingtruth 00:00 Trailer 1:28 Introduction 2:53 Working with GOVT OF INDIA 3:52 Working Globally 4:15 Leaving a Stable Job 7:00 Studying at your 30s 9:06 Purdue vs Columbia 10:33 Choosing your Niche 11:40 Getting into Columbia 13:03 Cost of Education at Columbia 17:33 Assistantships at Columbia 19:20 Tuition Fee Waiver at Columbia 20:39 Part Time Jobs at Columbia 21:30 Course Structure in USA 22:56 Credit System at Columbia 23:14 Notable Courses/ Professors at Columbia 26:20 Finding Job after Graduation 28:25 Job Search Strategies 30:03 Importance of Networking/ Relationships 31:51 Working in INDIA vs USA 35:08 Skills to have as a Fresher 36:27 Getting out of your Comfort Zone 37:56 Reaching Out Effectively 41:57 Getting your Family in the USA 44:04 Staying Away from Family 44:38 Difficulties for Family coming to USA 45:18 Advice for Getting Family in USA 46:20 American Dream Still Alive? 48:36 Tackling Loneliness 51:14 Life Beyond 9 to 5 54:36 Balancing Work and Life 55:45 Rapid Fire 57:58 The End