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The Kapeel Gupta Career Podshow
The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow
Career clarity for students, parents & young professionals in India
Are you confused about your career?
Worried about choosing the wrong stream, course, or college?
Feeling the pressure of exams, expectations, and comparisons?
Welcome to The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow — a practical, no-nonsense podcast designed to help Indian students, parents, and young professionals make confident career and life decisions.
Hosted by Kapeel Gupta, Career Coach, Study Abroad Expert, and Graphotherapist with 15+ years of experience, this solo podcast focuses on career clarity, not career noise.
In this podcast, you’ll learn:
• How to choose the right career path after Class 10 & 12
• How to avoid costly career mistakes and wrong course decisions
• Real truths about competitive exams like JEE, NEET & CUET
• Study abroad planning — myths, realities & smart strategies
• Essential life skills schools don’t teach: confidence, focus, decision-making & emotional strength
With 250+ episodes, each episode is short, practical, and designed to help you think clearly, reduce anxiety, and move forward with confidence.
🎯 Whether you are a student feeling stuck, a parent worried about your child’s future, or a young professional seeking direction — this podcast is your weekly guide to clarity.
🎧 New episodes every week
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The Kapeel Gupta Career Podshow
Why Indian Students Are Choosing New Zealand: A Global Conversation with Dr Erik Lithandar, DVC of the University of Auckland
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Why Indian Students Are Choosing New Zealand: A Global Conversation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland
When Indian students and parents think about studying abroad, the biggest question is simple:
👉 Which country and university will truly shape my future?
In this special and high-impact episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, we bring you an exclusive global conversation with Dr Erik Lithander, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy) at the University of Auckland, New Zealand’s leading global university.
As Indian student interest in New Zealand continues to rise, this episode goes beyond surface-level advice and explores the strategic reality of global education, employability, and India–New Zealand collaboration.
If you are a student, parent, or education planner evaluating study abroad options, this conversation will help you make a more informed and future-ready decision.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
âś… Why Indian student enrolments in New Zealand are growing rapidly
âś… What makes the University of Auckland stand out globally
âś… Real employability outcomes after graduation
âś… How the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi benefits Indian students
âś… Scholarships, funding pathways, and industry opportunities
âś… Student life, safety, and well-being in Auckland
✅ Future India–New Zealand education collaboration trends
âś… Expert advice for confused Indian study-abroad aspirants
🌍 Why This Episode Matters
Studying abroad today is not just about choosing a country.
It is about:
- global relevance
- career readiness
- research exposure
- long-term employability
Dr Erik Lithander shares institutional insights rarely discussed publicly, helping Indian families understand how top universities evaluate talent and prepare students for the future economy.
👤 About Your Host
Kapeel Gupta is a Career Coach, Study Abroad Expert, Graphotherapist, and Founder of Study Abroad Academy.
He is on a mission to help 100,000+ Indian students move from confusion to clarity and build globally relevant careers through informed decision-making.
🚀 Take the Next Step
If this episode helped you think differently about studying abroad:
âś… Share it with a student or parent exploring global education
âś… Follow The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow for expert career insights
✅ Register for Kapeel Gupta’s Career Clarity Webinar (https://courses.studyabroadacademy.in/career-webinar)
âś… Connect for personalised guidance and mentorship
Because the right education decision can change your life trajectory.
⏱️ Suggested Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction
02:43 — India–New Zealand education momentum
05:37 — Why University of Auckland
09:06 — Employability & career outcomes
19:19 — New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi
26:37 — Scholarships & access
31:44 — Student life in Auckland
43:39 — Advice to Indian aspirants
45:50 — Future of India–NZ collaboration
49:36 — Closing insights