What No One Tells You About University Decisions
Mon Feb 02 2026
Higher education is no longer a straight line from classroom to career. As costs rise, options expand and the world of work shifts faster than ever, families are being forced to rethink what university is really for and how to choose wisely.Varun Jain, Founder and CEO of UniHawk, brings two decades of experience guiding students and parents through one of the biggest decisions of their lives. From the rapid growth of UAE-based universities to the changing value of overseas education, Varun shares how global admissions, scholarships and career outcomes are evolving in real time.Drawing from his own journey from India to Singapore and the UAE, Varun breaks down why exploration matters more than prestige, how profile building can shape long-term success, and why the right destination is about far more than rankings or tradition. This conversation reframes education as a strategic, human decision rather than a checkbox, offering clarity for parents and students navigating an increasingly complex academic landscape.
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Higher education is no longer a straight line from classroom to career. As costs rise, options expand and the world of work shifts faster than ever, families are being forced to rethink what university is really for and how to choose wisely.Varun Jain, Founder and CEO of UniHawk, brings two decades of experience guiding students and parents through one of the biggest decisions of their lives. From the rapid growth of UAE-based universities to the changing value of overseas education, Varun shares how global admissions, scholarships and career outcomes are evolving in real time.Drawing from his own journey from India to Singapore and the UAE, Varun breaks down why exploration matters more than prestige, how profile building can shape long-term success, and why the right destination is about far more than rankings or tradition. This conversation reframes education as a strategic, human decision rather than a checkbox, offering clarity for parents and students navigating an increasingly complex academic landscape.