For a lot of Indian college students, the dream of learning within the US is more and more colliding with a sobering actuality. From staggering tuition charges and visa uncertainties to job market instability and psychological well being considerations, their abroad aspirations are being examined like by no means earlier than. A latest Reddit put up has sparked fierce debate — echoing rising considerations about whether or not the American training gamble is value the associated fee.
One Reddit consumer, claiming to carry a Grasp of Science diploma, sounded the alarm bluntly: “The teaching mafia is operating rip-off speaking about US as land of milk and honey. Do not come to US for subsequent 3-4 years. College students are struggling to get jobs, I’ve recognized a number of Indian college students going to melancholy. US universities will take your cash, you may be left with large debt and melancholy.”
The put up rapidly gained traction, with others chiming in to share their grim assessments. One consumer contrasted the scenario within the UK, saying, “UK financial system for jobs been troublesome since 2021… An Indian sponsor these days is just value it in the event that they’re frankly distinctive (Cambridge/Oxford stage)… I genuinely see 0 level in learning overseas in England now except you simply need the diploma.”
One other described the sharp downturn in job prospects: “Individuals used to have three job gives earlier than commencement till 2022. Now, they do not have even one after greater than a 12 months of commencement. Come solely if you’re wealthy and wish to take an enormous threat the place you may afford to lose all the cash you pay the college.”
Providing a extra measured take, one {hardware} engineer within the US famous, “I feel the US job market is unhealthy, however you may mitigate your dangers with: Work expertise earlier than MS (3-4 years minimal to be protected)… MS from uni (must be within the high 10-15 on your program). Even with this, you might be in a state of affairs the place it takes 5-6 months of job searching to get a job.”
Some tales touched on deeply private experiences. “Somebody associated working within the monetary business returned from US, inspite of getting Inexperienced card as his little one was too traumatised by college taking pictures that left his classmate useless… That is an excessive instance, however in Trump’s administration, even Inexperienced card…”
Others merely suggested endurance. “Truthfully do not threat it. Have not gotten a suggestion since 2023 on F1 visa. Hold working until you get no less than 5/6 years of labor expertise in India.”
And for these chasing large returns, the recommendation was sobering: “Until you are stepping into elite stage roles or finance (Quant, and so forth)… The times of minting simple cash in US are gone. The requirements for even a more energizing is insane… Even in India should you take part corporations like DE Shaw, Rubrik you’ll make good cash.”
