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Higher Education: Investing in Your Future and Navigating Costs

Join Dr. Daniel Marschner, Director of International Recruitment at Loyola Marymount University, USA, and Dr. Pavak Vyas, Undergraduate Recruitment Officer, University of Waterloo, Canada, for a candid discussion on the realities of funding higher education in the U.S. and Canada. This video explores the rising costs of global education, provides a realistic perspective on full scholarships, and highlights innovative ways to make quality education more affordable. Discover the benefits of the co-op model, community college transfer paths, and how to view your degree as a long-term investment in your career and life. Whether you're a student, parent, or counselor, this conversation offers valuable insights into finding the "right fit"—academically, socially, and financially.
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Opening Keynote by Roshni Nadar Malhotra | 5th Annual IC3 Conference

At the 5th Annual IC3 Conference, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCL Technologies & Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation was the keynote speaker for the opening plenary. Committee. She is a Trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, which has invested $988 million in nation-building institutions and has driven transformational leadership since inception in 1994. Passionate about wildlife and conservation, Roshni established The Habitats Trust in 2018, which works to protect India’s natural habitats and indigenous species. In recognition of her outstanding work both in business and in philanthropy, Roshni has received several honors and accolades including being featured in "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" compiled and released by Forbes, in 2020 for the fourth consecutive year.

Blogs

The Dropout Dilemma No One Is Talking About

• 11 Novemeber, 2025
Every year, millions of students leave schools and universities not because they lack capability, but because their learning paths fail to align with who they are. Behind each dropout statistic is a story of potential interrupted, of talent that could have thrived if the education system had supported self-awareness and guidance. The dropout crisis is no longer about access alone. It is about alignment. Students around the world are increasingly disengaging from education because they do not see meaning, relevance, or direction in what they are pursuing.

Beyond Prestige: How Students Are Redefining “Fit” in a Purpose-Driven World

• 03 November 2025
For decades, conversations around college fit often circled around rankings, acceptance rates, and name recognition. Counselors, parents, and students alike measured success by proximity to prestige. Yet, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. Across continents and classrooms, students are beginning to ask a deeper question: not just “Where can I get in?” but “Why am I going there?”This evolution in mindset represents one of the most meaningful transformations in modern education. It signals a move from prestige to purpose, from status to substance, and from competition to connection.

The Untapped Power of Governments in Mainstreaming School Counseling

• 27 October 2025
Have you ever noticed how when schools, communities, NGOs, and government institutions team up, public school counseling begins to shift from aspiration into action? For the IC3 Movement, highlighting these collaborations shows how education policy, public school counseling, and government and education reform can work together with inspiring results.

Career Guidance Isn’t Just for the Privileged

• 20 October 2025
At the heart of the IC3 Movement lies a simple but profound mission: to bring career and college counseling into every school, for every student, everywhere. This mission challenges an uncomfortable truth that access to good guidance often depends on where you live, what your family earns, or the networks you are born into. For too long, career guidance has been viewed as a luxury, available mostly to those in well-resourced schools or urban centers. IC3 exists to make sure that changes.

News & Updates

July 6, 2026

Foreign universities in India: Should you choose an Indian campus over studying abroad? Know the pros & cons

Ritika Singh, Executive Director of the IC3 Movement, highlights that foreign university branch campuses in India maintain the same academic standards and quality benchmarks as their parent institutions. She notes that students graduating from these Indian campuses will receive degrees equivalent to those from the university's home location, with fully aligned curricula and assessment frameworks.
July 3, 2026

"Counselling is an integral part of school education, not an add-on": What CBSE's new policy means for students and schools

In January 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) took a landmark step by making school counselling mandatory across all affiliated schools. "For the first time, we have a policy that unequivocally positions counselling as an integral part of school education, not an add-on," says Ganesh Kohli, founder of the IC3 Movement, which has spent a decade building a global platform for school counselling professionals.
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June 13, 2026

Re-NEET 2026: With A Week To Go, Aspirants Battle Anxiety As Their Future Remains On Hold

The recent decision regarding NEET re-examinations has placed thousands of students in a state of academic limbo. The article delves into the profound emotional toll of this uncertainty, highlighting the anxiety and mounting stress students face while awaiting clarity on their academic future. Alongside the analysis, Ganesh Kohli, Founder - IC3 Movement, provides a vital perspective on navigating these turbulent times. His insights underscore the urgent need for parents, educators, and schools to move beyond the focus on exam outcomes, advocating instead for a holistic approach that prioritizes long-term resilience, well-being, and future readiness.
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June 12, 2026

IC3 at 10: When Information Isn't Enough — Why the World's Educators Are Gathering in Mumbai

The complexity facing students today is real and growing. Artificial intelligence is not only reshaping what careers look like but also opening up entirely new pathways that did not exist a decade ago. "Students today have access to more opportunities and information than ever before," says Ritika Singh, Executive Director, IC3 Movement. "What is becoming increasingly important is ensuring they also have access to thoughtful guidance and support systems that help them navigate these opportunities, and that requires schools, universities, and organizations to come together, engage, and build those bridges collectively."