India, Nov. 22 -- An African student has shared his journey as an international student at IIT Bombay, offering a rare glimpse into the highs and lows of life at one of India's top engineering institutes.

From overwhelming first semesters to unexpected moments of calm, his reflections reveal what it takes to adapt and grow in a new culture and academic environment.

"My journey at IIT Bombay, a few things I've learned as an international student," the caption of the post reads.

Wizah S Sichilindi posted about his experiences on Instagram, describing how his first semester "shook him to his core."

He almost considered dropping out, he said, but reminded himself of what was at stake. "I had underestimated what I was walking into," he wro...