A Student's Journey

How BOSS Works

Follow Jay Gajra's journey — six steps from registration to settling abroad, and who helps at each one.

How BOSS Works

Jay Gajra's study-abroad journey

Follow Jay — a student from Mandvi, Kutch — as BOSS supports him from his first thought of studying abroad through to becoming a coordinator himself.

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Jay Gajra

From Mandvi, Kutch · Age 22 · Dreams of a Masters in the UK

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STEP 01

🗺️Planning Abroad

Jay hears about BOSS at a family gathering in Mandvi.

Attends the annual BOSS seminar, downloads the planning checklist, and joins the BOSS WhatsApp community.

ToolkitCommunitySeminar
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STEP 02

🎓University Selection

Jay needs to shortlist universities but doesn't know which country suits him.

Browses country-wise guides, connects with a UK coordinator, and posts a question in the Forum under University Selection.

Country GuidesAPC DirectoryForum
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STEP 03

📄Visa Process

Jay's visa paperwork feels overwhelming.

Finds the consultant directory, gets SOP/LOR help via a Partner, and downloads the visa Q&A from the Knowledge Base.

ResourcesPartners150+ Q&A
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STEP 04

✈️Arrival Abroad

Jay lands. He needs temporary accommodation and local contacts.

Uses the Accommodation Request Form; his London coordinator meets him and shares local emergency contacts.

Accommodation formAPC contactCountry guide
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STEP 05

💼Career Growth

Jay settles in. Now he needs a job and a professional network.

Connects with BOSS mentors in his field, attends a subject-specific webinar, and gets a referral through the network.

MentorsEventsCommunity
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STEP 06

🤝Giving Back as APC

Jay is settled. A new student from his gaam reaches out.

Jay registers as a coordinator for London, gets listed in the APC Directory, and speaks at the BOSS 9 Annual Seminar.

Become a MemberAPC listingEvents