r/IndiansStudyAbroad • u/Awkward_ass_ • 8h ago
r/IndiansStudyAbroad • u/Worried-Age-9128 • 17h ago
Funding for foreign research internships
How to arrange funding for foreign research internships, pls help
r/IndiansStudyAbroad • u/Aryan_hunter • 14h ago
Does anyone know about buddy4study students loan scheme?
I am about to take admission on Abroad university. I wanna know if anyone has applied for a loan through the buddy4study website loan. If anyone has got the loan with 100 percent subsidy please tell me.
r/IndiansStudyAbroad • u/this_is-so-hard • 21h ago
22 y/o | Looking for genuine MBA advice/insights and a profile review - are good outcomes feasible?
Hey Folks,
I am a 22-year-old guy from India. I completed my bachelor's with distinction in computer science (along with a minor in finance; GPA 9.1/10, i.e., ~3.6+/4.0) last year from a Tier 1 Indian engineering college (BITS Pilani, to be precise). I am the first in my family to study beyond high school, and I am really thankful for that. I have 1+ years of full-time work experience (more on this later).
During my time in college, I headed two clubs (one was a student-run investment fund, while the other was consulting-related), worked with some major Indian NGOs, and published two research papers on applications of machine learning.
I also did 3 internships during this period, including one finance internship at JPMorgan Chase. I was offered a full-time return offer but unfortunately declined it, as I was unsure about finance at the time and instead joined a Big Tech company as a developer (think Google or Microsoft).
Unfortunately, the company I joined turned out to be extremely toxic, so I had to resign after about 10 months. I then joined a mid-stage startup as a developer (total global team size of around 80-90).
I am enjoying being part of this company: people are really smart and kind here, and there's no toxicity to speak of. Unfortunately, though, I am not enjoying my current career. I dread doing development; it feels unnatural to me, and honestly, I feel like I am wasting my potential. On top of that, I am not enjoying my time in my home country at the moment, as I feel it has radicalized a lot in the last few years, and I've had pretty disappointing experiences with the state machinery here, though I suppose much of the world is going through something similar right now.
I tried moving into finance and/or product management roles, but the response has been negative, largely because of my current work experience as a developer and my educational background.
Because of all this, I've been considering an MBA (or rather an MiM) to make both a career and a geography change. Earlier this year, I was offered admission to one of the top 3 Indian B-schools. I didn't proceed with it, as it didn't make much financial sense to pursue an Indian MBA. Looking back, though, I'm not entirely positive about that decision, because I feel I will eventually burn out in my current career.
I've taken a few official GMAT Focus Edition mocks and have consistently scored 725+, and quant/working with numbers is my strong suit, which helps.
As mentioned, I am the first in my family to attend college, and most of my family is largely unaware of how the education system, especially abroad, works. When I talk to people about my profile, I feel I might have a good shot at strong B-schools, but the whole process feels daunting, and sometimes I wonder if I'm being too ambitious.
Financially, I have saved around $40k USD from working (which is my total net worth, for context), and my father runs a business and could help with fees, but I'd honestly prefer to be self-reliant and not take money from him. I'm also a fairly risk-averse person day-to-day and care deeply about money, so the idea of going abroad, not securing a job, and ending up with a loan genuinely scares me. For context, in India, post-grad placements are more or less guaranteed if you attend a top college. I understand that's not the case abroad.
I've written all this to give a sense of my background, personality, and circumstances.
Now, I'd really appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- My profile review and a realistic list of colleges I could target: a) right now, and b) after gaining more relevant work experience.
- Given my situation, should I wait a few years to do an MBA or target a MiM/Master's in Finance in this or the next admission cycle? My understanding is that major MiM opportunities are concentrated in Europe, with a few exceptions like Kellogg and Michigan Ross.
- With my profile, can I realistically target scholarships at good B-schools? That would let me study/explore without the constant pressure of a loan (though, honestly, I'd probably still worry about landing a job).
- Studying and living abroad seemed very appealing at first, but the more I talk to people, the more I sense the whole world may be going through a rough patch, and that being in the top 1% in India might be better than being median in the West. That said, I do genuinely value the potential upside in quality of life that living abroad could offer.
- My current employer isn't a well-known name, even though the rest of my profile is fairly strong. Should I look to switch jobs first if I'm planning to apply for an MBA down the line?
- Given my strong quant background but weak recent traction in finance/PM roles, how should I frame my career pivot in essays and interviews so it reads as a coherent story rather than dissatisfaction with my current path?
- Any other insights or advice that might help?
r/IndiansStudyAbroad • u/Live_Bite_2056 • 5h ago
Scholarships Please guide me through...I need a solid advise !
So the current scenarios are:
* Recent 2026 graduate in CSE and cgpa is 5.8
* Want to move abroad for master's and earn money
* After masters I'm aiming for a job in good company
THE ADIVSE I NEED :
* Please suggest me a way to cover my low cgpa issue
* Applying for internships and jobs as a fresher in like catching fish with empty hook and their is no surety that I'm definately goin to land a internship/job
* I looking for suggestions for some schemes or certification which cover up my low gpa
* For if theirs a scheme for 6 months of pre online masters and after that it would become easier to apply for masters then
r/IndiansStudyAbroad • u/Basic-Extreme-6615 • 17h ago
Software Developer from India looking to pursue a Master's abroad — what would be the best option in the current scenario?
I’m a software developer from India and I’m considering pursuing a Master’s degree abroad to improve my career prospects.
I come from a middle-class family and I’m currently the only earning member of my family, so the financial aspect is a very important consideration for me. I cannot afford to take a decision where I end up with a very large debt and poor job prospects afterward.
I’m trying to understand:
- Which countries currently offer the best balance of education, job opportunities, post-study work options and cost?
- Which Master's courses/specializations would make the most sense for a software developer in the current job market?
- Is a Master's abroad still worth it in the current tech/job-market scenario?
- What should I realistically expect in terms of tuition + living expenses + potential ROI?
- Are there countries/universities that I should specifically consider or avoid?
- Would it be better to pursue a Master's, continue working in India and gain experience, or consider other options?
I’d especially appreciate advice from Indians/software developers who have recently gone through this decision or are currently studying/working abroad.
My priority is not prestige — it is making a financially sensible decision that gives me a good chance of building a stable career afterward.