Resources
Some links we love
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Education we value
Alternative education
Universities
College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara
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Time well spent
Arts & design
Attakalari - contemporary and traditional dance classes in Bangalore
Artville Academy - Bangalore-based art classes
Indian Institute of Crafts & Design - summer workshops in Jaipur
Made in Earth - sustainable architecture workshops
Vimor Foundation - Bangalore-based weaving workshops
Business
The Knowledge Society - year-long program for students to explore global problems in the business world
LaunchX - program for budding entrepreneurs
Computers
Arduino boards - for tech-oriented kids to experiment
Engineer Girl - year-long leadership program for girls who want to mentor other potential female engineers
Girls Who Code - coding bootcamps for girls
Hacktoberfest - annual competition
Plaksha University’s Young Technology Scholars - summer programs for students to explore technology
Raspberry Pi - for tech-oriented kids to explore
Policy & development
Ashoka University’s Young India Fellowship (YIF) - post-graduate diploma program for students interested in social change
Digital Swaraj Fellowship - year-long fellowship based on rural development
Global Policy, Diplomacy, and Sustainability (GPODS) - short courses in governance and policy
JSW Foundation Fellowship - rural immersion program where students solve development challenges
Model United Nations - database of conferences
The Policy, Politics and Governance Foundation (PPGF) - courses and fellowships
SBI Youth for India Fellowship - experiential development work in rural India
Tribes for Good - programs for students to explore global challenges in India
Unherd - opportunities to experience creative, technological, and scientific projects
Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) - short programs to introduce students to policy
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Mindfulness
Healthy Minds Innovation App - Based on neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson’s research on the effects of meditation on wellbeing at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training (MBSR) - A wonderful healing tool for anyone interested in leading a well-balanced life, based on the research of Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Insight Timer - app with guided meditation
Wake Up - international sanghas for young people affiliated with Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village.
Plum Village app - Guided meditations and talks by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Emotional Intelligence - Courses with founder Daniel Goleman.
Beyond EI - Emotional Intelligence courses.
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Mental health & wellness
Active Minds - Healthy Campus Awards for US universities
JED Campuses - supporting mental health on American campus
HUMEN - University Mental Health League Table for the United Kingdom
Student Minds - mental health resources in the United Kingdom
Presently - Daily gratitude journal app
Bullet Journal - A new kind of reflective journaling and time management practice
Parivarthan - Bangalore-based counseling and training
Health Collective - Mental health resource for understanding various challenges facing ordinary Indians
The Alternative Story - Bangalore-based counseling with GLBTQ+ mental health professionals on staff
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Financial considerations
Cost of living calculator - global comparisons to help you budget
Student Budget Calculator - for students moving to the United Kingdom
Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce - Return on Investment for American universities
Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding - searchable database
How Much Will it Cost to Study in the UK - information about budgeting in the UK
Save the Student - living expenses calculator for the UK
Nerd Wallet - Tips about managing your money
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Scholarships
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships - for postgraduate study
Thiel Fellowship - funds for students who want to drop out of college to pursue entrepreneurial projects
Quad Fellowship - postgraduate funding for students enrolling in American institutions in STEM fields
KC Mahindra Scholarships & Grants - for postgraduate students
Tata Trusts - individual scholarships and grants
British Council - scholarships
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Reading lists
Murli’s bookshelf - part one - of recommended books
Murli’s bookshelf - part two - of recommended books
Marcy’s Goodreads lists of especially curated books for students
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Gun violence in the US
The Trace - Atlas of American gun violence
Campus Safety - College security guide 2022
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Reproductive healthcare in the US
National Network of Abortion Funds – a resource that can help you or your friends find a safe place to have an abortion.
Abortion Finder – another resource for those looking for reproductive health services.
Digital Defence Fund - a guide to maintaining digital privacy online
“How to Give Yourself an Abortion” from Jewish Currents is an informative page about how to mifepristone and misoprostol, otherwise known as the abortion pills.
Teen Vogue’s “How to Get an Abortion” resource page – updated regularly as news becomes available.
Aid Access – online access to abortion pills.
Women on Web – support for women who need an abortion.
Women on Waves – abortion clinic operating in international waters.
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College communities
PETA vegan scorecard - campus dining options for vegans in the United States
Campus Pride Index - GLBTQ+ ratings of American colleges
1752 Group - UK-based organization dedicated to ending sexual misconduct on campus
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Stress-less admissions
GRE not required - list of PhD programs that don’t require the GRE exam
Fair Test - American colleges that don’t require SAT or ACT
Making Caring Common - Turning the Tide report on changing the approach to American college admissions
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Long-term plans
Designing Your Life - books, workshops, and worksheets to help you plan your career and life goals
Internshala - a database for internships
Mentra - neurodiversity job platform
Lime Connect - job finder for people who are differently abled
Wellfound - Indian start-up job search platform