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How To (Move To &) Live in the UAE - w/ Kaushik
In this episode, featured not-expert is Kaushik Sunder. Kaushik is a Global PhD Fellow at NYU Abu Dhabi. Prior to that, he completed his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University.
We discuss:
- The circumstances that led Kaushik to move to the UAE and his insights into the country’s rapid development.
- The contrasts and parallels in education systems between India, the US, and the UAE, focusing on the unique features of each.
- The job market in the UAE, including the challenges of obtaining work visas and the prospects for employment after graduation.
- The generous incentives for PhD students in the UAE, such as housing coverage and competitive stipends, positioning them among the best globally.
- Kaushik’s firsthand experiences with the Emirati culture of hospitality and the extensive opportunities and incentives for expats.
- Key aspects that highlight the UAE’s future-proofing strategies, including lack of taxation, high-quality healthcare, and attractive conditions for expatriates.
- Insights for anyone considering a move to the UAE for academic or professional pursuits, based on Kaushik’s lived experiences.
Resources:
Kaushik Sunder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kausun/
Podcast website - readysetdo.transistor.fm
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(00:00) Intro + Background
(02:29) What prompted a move to the UAE?
(04:39) Experience at NYU Abu Dhabi
(08:09) What is it like to live in UAE - Kaushik’s favorite things
(10:56) Contrasts in education across India, US & UAE
(13:19) Contribution of the strong NYU brand towards Kaushik’s experience
(15:49) Some struggles/challenges around a move to the UAE
(18:53) Stipend and savings during PhD life
(21:29) Job prospects in the UAE after graduation - Work visas
(24:59) Companies/industries offering employment - fastest growing region in the world
(27:29) Indicators that UAE is the fastest growing country to be
(30:59) Culture, Language & Safety - Emirati hospitality
(34:53) Healthcare
(37:43) Extravagant displays of wealth
(40:25) Nostalgia catch-up, LinkedIn and adult friendships
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By Naman PandeyIn this episode, featured not-expert is Kaushik Sunder. Kaushik is a Global PhD Fellow at NYU Abu Dhabi. Prior to that, he completed his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University.
We discuss:
- The circumstances that led Kaushik to move to the UAE and his insights into the country’s rapid development.
- The contrasts and parallels in education systems between India, the US, and the UAE, focusing on the unique features of each.
- The job market in the UAE, including the challenges of obtaining work visas and the prospects for employment after graduation.
- The generous incentives for PhD students in the UAE, such as housing coverage and competitive stipends, positioning them among the best globally.
- Kaushik’s firsthand experiences with the Emirati culture of hospitality and the extensive opportunities and incentives for expats.
- Key aspects that highlight the UAE’s future-proofing strategies, including lack of taxation, high-quality healthcare, and attractive conditions for expatriates.
- Insights for anyone considering a move to the UAE for academic or professional pursuits, based on Kaushik’s lived experiences.
Resources:
Kaushik Sunder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kausun/
Podcast website - readysetdo.transistor.fm
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Support the Ready Set Do podcast:
1. Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/AJpppY42zy
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ready.set.do
3. Twitter: https://x.com/ReadySetDo_
4. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namanpandey0796/
5. Get cashback EVERY time you buy anything online: https://www.rakuten.com/r/YOURSS30?eeid=44971
6. Get $100 With Discover Credit Card (Student Friendly, no Credit History required): https://refer.discover.com/s/namanpandey07966?advocate.partner_share_id=3718798779
7. Get 60k Bonus Points (~$600) with Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19P/4D173KLQF5
8. Get $25 On SoFi 4.2% High-Yield Savings Account: https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?gcp=76a5cd36-026a-4d9e-acd0-b0d252d2238e&isAliasGcp=false
9. Free Stock On Robinhood: https://join.robinhood.com/namanp-e93ca04
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(00:00) Intro + Background
(02:29) What prompted a move to the UAE?
(04:39) Experience at NYU Abu Dhabi
(08:09) What is it like to live in UAE - Kaushik’s favorite things
(10:56) Contrasts in education across India, US & UAE
(13:19) Contribution of the strong NYU brand towards Kaushik’s experience
(15:49) Some struggles/challenges around a move to the UAE
(18:53) Stipend and savings during PhD life
(21:29) Job prospects in the UAE after graduation - Work visas
(24:59) Companies/industries offering employment - fastest growing region in the world
(27:29) Indicators that UAE is the fastest growing country to be
(30:59) Culture, Language & Safety - Emirati hospitality
(34:53) Healthcare
(37:43) Extravagant displays of wealth
(40:25) Nostalgia catch-up, LinkedIn and adult friendships