Swaansh Mahat

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South Asia Needs Cross-Border Internships, Not Only Degrees Abroad

Sep 24, 2026

South Asia often discusses youth mobility after a student has already decided to leave the region. A stronger regional system would give students another option before that point: international experience that is close enough to be practical, but different enough to change what they learn.

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Swaansh Mahat

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South Asia Needs Cross-Border Internships, Not Only Degrees Abroad

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