Almost every year since its creation, University Seeker hosts a WhatsApp group chat for applicants and mentors. There, resources are shared and conversations had about the application process. Why is that? Making your network work for you is an effective and efficient way of going about the research and application phase.
When I discuss the idea, Mauritians are skeptical: if I share my resources, don’t my chances of getting admitted decrease? Actually, there’s a factor they don’t consider. Collaboration raises your level. You have to remember that you are not just competing locally: there are thousands of applicants in your cohort and if a group of 20 manage to collectively raise their level, then they each will trump the rest.
You can replicate this structure for yourself by reaching out to people that you know who are already in university or recently entered the world of work. You will receive a lot of information that way. Just remember to sort and analyze the information before you accept it: people tend to only see their own experiences and a too narrow perspective can harm your perception.
Also, share your journey, mention your interests and intentions. Sometimes help comes from the strangest of places and from people you would not expect it from. I was talking to one of my employers and when I mentioned applying for Masters, she jumped in and offered to help! It had not occured to me to ask and the offer just reminded me to put myself out there so that people can help.
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