Beyond The Usual Path began as a student-led initiative driven by an issue: many South Asian students grow up believing success can only be found through medicine, engineering, or technology pathways. This belief often limits students from discovering careers that truly match their skills and interests. Through extensive research it was understood what causes this challenge: institutional bias, cultural fears, and lack of career awareness.

To combat this third, most changeable factor limiting career exposure, a solution was launched: workshops that introduce students to diverse, fulfilling career options outside the usual pathways. By combining interaction, surveys, and real-world examples, each session helps students make informed decisions about their futures, and helps them see that success from passion can be feasible. This initiative has so far empowered hundreds of students in rural South Asia to explore their own paths.