Atita Shetty, Master of Architecture (2009), principle architect with Tranziens Atelier and visiting faculty at Raffles Design Institute in Mumbai, India, participated in a panel discussion “Strategies for a Successful Return to India: Career and Cultural Readjustment after U.S. Study,” with USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation) and EducationUSA’s University Prep-a-thon series.

Targeted towards admitted undergraduate and graduate students who will begin their U.S. higher institution education in autumn semester 2021, the series provides resources to students and their families and gives students a first-hand and comprehensive perspective on transitioning to U.S. higher institutions and cultures.

In her session, Shetty shared her experience of studying at Ohio State and emphasized the importance of networking through social media, using job portals and taking courses to enhance skills for students’ desired job positions. She advised students to think differently and openly communicate with faculty to create a relationship with their professors.

Shetty said overall, the value of a degree from the U.S. is rewarding, especially a degree from Ohio State which has an excellent international reputation and has led to her successful career in architecture.