Thoughts on Masters Abroad
Hey guys!
What are your thoughts on doing MS-HCI from reputed institutions US/Europe?
The landscape of technology with AI, AR/VR, Robotics, smart wearables and much more. But startups and even institutions in India are not innovating in these fields. We lack the ecosystem.
Ex. There are many ai companies catering to indian use-cases but no major LLMs in india. Lack of Focus on HCI
It is a costly to do masters (Leads to debt for most people) given lack of scholarships.
Do you think it is a good investment for a Designer with few years of experience under the belt?
Or is it better to improve your skills and work with companies catering to the Bharat users?
What are your thoughts on doing MS-HCI from reputed institutions US/Europe?
The landscape of technology with AI, AR/VR, Robotics, smart wearables and much more. But startups and even institutions in India are not innovating in these fields. We lack the ecosystem.
Ex. There are many ai companies catering to indian use-cases but no major LLMs in india. Lack of Focus on HCI
It is a costly to do masters (Leads to debt for most people) given lack of scholarships.
Do you think it is a good investment for a Designer with few years of experience under the belt?
Or is it better to improve your skills and work with companies catering to the Bharat users?
Thanks for detailing it out so well. Had similar thoughts in mind. The major con is money part as I am a typical middle-class guy trying to break the cycle.
Have to really weigh-in the ROI on this
Jordon Gabriel
Stealth
2 months ago
If I could just talk strictly from my personal experiences and personal bias - Working with talented teams, who push you to growth, pull you to be more articulate and give space you to swing for big bets. Thats the place you should aim to work for. Redirecting your energy to be in those teams is a better bet.
There is no better learning than learning while building for a growing field. Design, is still a growing field which will keep pivoting. Academics while great, is a far slower machine with the rapidly changing world.
Kendall Everett
Stealth
2 months ago
Pros:
• You’ll get access to a ton of knowledge through books, lectures, and experts in the field.
• There’s a chance to build a strong network, which could open doors for jobs and other opportunities.
• The US is leading in consumer AI products right now, so even interning there could be a valuable experience.
Cons:
• If you’re considering higher education in practical fields like product design, think about whether you’d be better off spending that time actually building and designing. In today’s world, hands-on experience often leads to better outcomes than degrees.
• As you mentioned, debt can be a concern, even for those who are well-off. So, weigh the ROI carefully. If you’ve got time and money isn’t a big issue, go for it. But if you’re driven and looking to break out of the middle-class cycle, hustling might be a better bet than more education.
• The benefits mentioned above all depend on self-initiative. Higher education, especially a master’s program, can be tough if you’re an introvert. It’s not just about having a network—you need to know how to leverage it. And you’ll likely need to relearn how to learn. Just having access isn’t enough.
• Be prepared for culture shock.
I do agree with your point in this instance. In my professional experience I have mostly worked with companies building for an ecosystem/domain, though the companies lacked strong design leadership.
And if a talented design team is tackling the challenges, you are enabled to come up with the most innovative and impactful solutions.
Thank you for your insight!
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