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There is a course called Master’s in International Business. But can you briefly explain to me the difference between Master’s in IB and MBA in IB. What is the scope and placement of Master’s in International Business? Do we have to give any entrance exams to pursue this Master’s course? Should I select MBA or Master’s?

Both the courses focus on international Business. Master’s in International Business (MIB) is a highly specialized course placing an emphasis exclusively on issues related to international business with a cross-cultural perspective, and includes language and culture classes. It will enable you to delve into international issues in great depth.

In contrast, an international business MBA programme will help you develop a general set of management skills in addition to specific multinational knowledge. It will allow you to develop a set of skills that can be transferred to other areas.

So if you want to focus on International business only, go for MIB. But if you’re not too sure, then go for MBA as it may also qualify you to hold management positions in other fields should you become interested in a different career.

 

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I am a student of Std X. My aim was to become a software engineer but I fear Maths the most. So I gave up the thought of becoming a software engineer and decided to make a career in event management. But my parents think that event management is too hard for me. Now the problem is that I’m unable to decide whether I should go for event management or do engineering. I’m afraid that if Maths spoils my 12th class results then what will I do? I don’t want to take that risk. Please advise me.

First you need to analyze as to why you want to be a software engineer. Do you have somebody in your family who is a software engineer and living a good lifestyle? Have you read in the newspapers or in a magazine that these engineers earn well and also get a chance to go abroad? Don’t get impressed by all this. Only those who have done the course from good colleges get a handsome salary and a chance to go abroad.

To become a software engineer, you should have Mathematics along with Physics and chemistry in 10+2. Then you should appear in competitive examinations like AIEEE, JEE to get selected in good engineering colleges.

Another question to analyze is why you fear Maths. It is a very simple subject; the only requirement is to do 10-15 questions every day. Start with solved examples; first understand these, then solve them yourself on paper. If you do it for one month continuously, your fear of Maths will go away…I can guarantee. So, don’t spoil your future career due to that fear.

As far as event management is considered, no formal training is required. That doesn’t mean that it’s an easy career. You’re required to have dedication, sincerity and exceptional organizational abilities. You should be able to deal with all types of persons, ranging from suppliers to the CEO of all client company. You need to have good marketing as well as creative and managerial skills. Basically, event managers learn on the job.

Actual work may be different in every event. On one occasion, you may be trying to find a decorating company that can set up a musical event for a corporate party. The next day, you may have to line up a magician for a children’s party. The field also includes a lot of drudgery and leg-work. Working late nights is a norm, as parties don’t usually happen during the regular 9 to 5 hours.

This career may look exciting and interesting but lot of risk is involved as there are no fixed salaries. Some days you may have lot of work, while at other times you may feel that nothing is working out. Give it a thought, discuss with other people and take a well-informed decision.

 

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I am a student of Std XI (PCB). I want to become a doctor. In which line of medicine is there scope? Is there scope as a radiologist? If not, then which field should I do?

The medicine sector offers the widest range of opportunities for well-qualified individuals. MBBS is an extremely dynamic field in the medicine sector. You should not worry about employment in any of the fields in medicine, but the nature of the work and satisfaction differs. Go for something you like for lifetime as we have no retirement in medicine.

The career and job opportunities in the field of radiography are very extensive. The demand for radiographers has increased recently with the development in technologies in medical science creating a new and wide scope in radiology.

 

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I am student of Std X. I love astronomy more than my life. What should I become in order to study astronomy? Also, I am a lazy guy and I can’t study for 7 to 8 hours per day. I am very worried about my future because I feel that due to my laziness I will not succeed in life. Please advice.

Who told you that you’re lazy? At Std X level, you’re not supposed to study for 7-8 hours a day. And if you’re studying for 7-8 hours, that means you’re lazy. The reason being you’re doing the work of 3-4 hours in double the time!

Also how do you know that you love Astronomy? Do you read related articles? Have you attended related events? Astronomy is not just lying down and gazing at the stars. If you do that, you’re lazy! If you want to be successful, study about Astronomy and put your best effort. And don’t hide behind the lame excuse that “I’m lazy”. Be your own motivator.

For a career in Astronomy, you require at least 6-8 years of further study after Std X. Take PCM in 10+2, followed by an honours degree in Physics. Many universities offer astronomy as a special course in the M.Sc. programmes of the Physics departments.

 

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I was in a long distance relationship with a boy for two months. He loved me, too. When my mom came to know about it she said ‘yes’ both I never had the time to talk to him neither on Facebook nor on WhatsApp nor on the phone as I am a dance choreographer, too. He thought I had changed and that I didn’t love him. But I still love him and I want him back in my life. It’s been five months since we broke up and he acts as if nothing was there between us. After our break-up he had a relationship with another girl but although that ended recently he loves her. I want him to realize that his decision to leave me was wrong and that I still love him. He hates me now and doesn’t want to see me at all. What should I do?

In two months you have built a dream of love with a boy, a “long distance relationship”. Due to your busy schedule: “I am a dance choreographer”, you never had the time to talk to him, not even on the phone. Your long silence made him feel that you did not love him and your relationship broke up since five months. Afterwards he moved on to another relationship. You feel that he hates you now and doesn’t want to see you at all, yet you still love him and want him back in your life. You have to make a choice between concentrating on your busy schedule which prevents you from finding the time to talk to those whom you love. The choice is yours.

 

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I am a 13-year-old girl who has just entered my teenage. I spend most of my time alone. My friends this year are in different sections and both my parents are working. I thought I could spend this year alone as next year some of my friends would be with me. Six months have passed and I feel as if I am going into depression. At first I thought I was imagining it but then I checked on the internet and all the symptoms matched. I can’ talk about it to my mother as she would get worried and always keep me with her and she would not be able to work. I don’t want to make new friends as I have not moved on from the old ones and I don’t think I can trust anyone other than my friends. Other than my family I have no reason to live. What should I do?

You are feeling lonely and depressed as your friends this year are in different sections and your parents are working and cannot spend much time with you. You have decided not to make new friends as you think that you cannot trust anyone except your old friends. You also believe that other than your family you have no reason to live. At the tender age of 13 you should remember that you are a child of God and that he loves you. He gave you your life, your family, your friends and everything else. The reason to live is that you belong to God and should please him. What God wants is that you love and care for those around you; therefore he wants you to make new friends, love them and care for them wherever you are. Move out of your loneliness; meet your new classmates and start relating lovingly to them. You will experience their love and affection and grow closer to God.

 

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I have a crush on my cousin whom I thought had a crush on me, too. We’ve been having casual and very friendly talk on Facebook now for months. Somehow I came to know that my parents had asked him to act as though he really liked me just to test me! So I gradually stopped talking to him, but we do talk rarely. I really like him and cannot stop thinking about him. Please help me.

“Casual” talks for months on Facebook cannot be a foundation for a real love relationship which requires good personal sharing and life experience. The “crush” you are going through is also called an infatuation, which is an emotional feeling of attraction: “I really like him”, preventing you from concentrating on your studies and family relationships: “I cannot stop thinking about him”. Besides you “came to know that” your “parents had asked him to act as though he really like me just to test me!” if your parents want to test you it may be because they feel that you do not share with them your problem and experiences. I suggest that you spend more time talking to your parents. The thought that he “had a crush” on you too proved to be untrue and now you talk to him “rarely”. Stop living in a dream and start living good relationships with those who are close to you.

 

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I love a boy living in my neighbourhood who is three years older than me. But the problem is that I don’t know much about him. But his elder sister is a good friend of mine. I really want to tell him about my feelings. Should I?

For the time being keep your “feelings” to yourself. You are only 13 and know only the elder sister of that boy. You know little about him. Feelings come and go; you have no right to disturb others with your emotional feelings. This could upset and confuse that by who only knows that you are a friend of his sister. Besides, are you sure that his elder sister, who is your “good friend”, will be happy to know that you are secretly proposing your “love” to her brother? This could put an end to your relationship with her.

 

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I really like a guy who comes to my tennis class daily. It has been one month since I’ve been going to the class and I have not talked to him yet. But I feel that he likes me because he keeps looking at me every minute. I hesitate to ask him out even as a friend because he is three years older than me. What should I so?

At the age of 12 you are not yet a teenager, yet already started “really” liking a boy who is three years older than you. You have not spoken to him nor he to you, except that “he keeps looking” at you. He is just 15 years old and has started liking girls, and you are one of them; he may be looking at other girls too. Do not build up in your mind an emotional dream about him and definitely do not “ask him out”. Concentrate on your tennis classes and be friendly with everyone around you.

 

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My boyfriend and I have been dating for three months. It has been good as far and I really like him. He’s perfect in every way except for one thing. Recently, he’s been touching me in an inappropriate way and I’ve been feeling very uncomfortable. I asked my friends for advice but they said that there’s nothing wrong with him touching me that way. This is confusing me very much. What should I do?

At the age of 14 you have been dating a boy for the last 3 months. You know little about each other in such a short time. Such early relationships are built on emotional attractions. This explains why he cannot control his emotions and started touching you “in an inappropriate way” which makes you feel “very aware that what is going on is wrong and dangerous, irrespective of what your friends may say. You should tell him how you feel and stop meeting this boy alone.

 

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