Indian entrepreneur teams participate in Boston Immersion programme

A total of nine teams of student entrepreneurs from India recently participated in the Boston Immersion programme at Northeastern University, US.

Boston Immersion programme: Indian student entrepreneurs got a chance to gain valuable insights and global competencies through participation in Boston Immersion programme held at Northeastern University, US.

The nine teams were selected as finalists in SmartIDEAthon — a national idea-pitching competition organised by Venture Development Centre at GITAM (Deemed-to-be University) in collaboration with Startup India, Northeastern University’s Center for Entrepreneurship Education (NUCEE), and Center for Emerging Markets (CEM), stated a press release from GITAM.

The participants received a comprehensive understanding of Boston's vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem through the programme. The program featured perfect pitches, and workshops to refine business models, and foster networking opportunities with seasoned industry professionals.

Anup Paikaray, the winner of SmartIDEAthon 2023, expressed, “One of the best learning experiences I've had in my life! Seeing the USA start-up ecosystem, networking with fellow entrepreneurs, meeting with investors, attending speaker sessions with business tycoons, and receiving feedback from industry experts have helped me improve my start-up fundamentals. Representing India in the mega pitchathon event and winning the third position was an out-of-this-world experience. I am very grateful to GITAM University for this opportunity," as reported by Edexlive.

Boston University International students: Applications open for Summer Session 1

Boston University invited international students to enrol in the Boston University Summer Term. The students can plan to study full time or take just one course while visiting the US. Summer Term offers more than 700 courses in 70 subjects. Following are the steps to know more about the courses:

• Select the “Browse Subjects” tab at https://www.bu.edu/summer/courses/, then click on a subject to view the latest course descriptions and class schedules. 
• One can also click on the “Summer Highlights” button below on the website to see curated lists, including Premed options.
• Click on “Summer Hub Courses” button below to see which Hub courses are available this summer. 
• For those who are not in Boston this summer, they can also go for online courses.

English proficiency requirements include the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the Duolingo English Test (DET) prior to Summer Term registration. 

The expected proficiency level is:

• Minimum of 84 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT)
• Minimum of 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Minimum of 110 on the Duolingo English Test (DET)

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