At Gulf News Edufair 2025, Rashmi Menon, COO of UniHawk, presented an inspiring message to students facing the dynamic global career landscape: “Students should explore, not just prepare.” Her word captures a transformation from conventional study preparation to an holistic, curiosity-led approach to education and career development.
Menon stressed the need for students to develop interdisciplinary capabilities, flexibility, and practical orientation through internships, research, and entrepreneurial ventures. In a time characterized by AI, automation, and globalisation, she urged students and parents to break away from fixed career paths and instead cultivate passion, exploration, and ongoing learning.
UniHawk’s roadmap at the event emphasizes strategies for career readiness and academic success. These are tailored mentoring, planning at an early stage for foreign admissions, and matching personal interests with market needs. The emphasis is on creating future-ready individuals who can succeed in changing work environments.
The Edufair, the UAE’s premier education expo, had best universities, career guides, and counselors providing insights, scholarships, and admissions. Menon’s message was a wake-up call for students to own their learning journeys and seek varied paths instead of adhering to old templates.
