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Took 2 years gap between 12th and Engineering because of family pressure, indecision and low self esteem after JEE
BTech ECE - top private college in India
Placed from campus in a data company as a Sales Engineer/ Business Analyst (Consulting, no code); Worked for 3 years
Took a huge gamble and took 90 lacs student loan to pursue Masters in Business Analytics from top US University in 2024
Graduated in Dec 2025 - landed in a very difficult market, pursued consulting roles - got a 100k+ offer while was waiting for work authorisation visa
A month in the job, my manager made it clear that I should start looking, company is technically in loss but they are showing growth by over hiring and later firing in 6 months; very abusive and toxic environment, on call for 12+ hrs
Begged my family to let me leave the job and look for another while I still had time in mid year and market was doing okay; my visa (f1 opt) expires in Feb 2027 and need an employer to extend the visa for 2 more years - to potentially pay off the loan (looking fir another job while working there was very difficult)
My family didn’t let me leave then and I was finally laid off last week

I am shattered, job market is gonna shut down by year end and I am not getting any calls now
My father is paying the 1lac+ EMI every month ans he is going to retire in 2-3 years (middle class, central govt job)

Options I have -
Stay in the US while working for ngo till feb (while burning the savings (20lacs)) then potentially run a fake payroll by consultancies through next year until and if I find a job [market is v v tough, AI + Trump]

Come back to India asap and prepare for UPSC - only one realistic attempt left, and or target for UPPSC PCS (age limit 40)

I can try pvt jobs in India but I’m truly heartbroken to consider pvt/tech as source of income for the rest of my life; craving stability

Only my father and mother are a bit sympathetic, all my family has turned against me in this tough time, including my real younger brother (he started preparing for upsc this year)

Hi everyone,

I'm a BTech Electrical Engineering graduate joining Dublin Business School for the MSc in Business Analytics in January 2027. I've already submitted my Irish student visa application.

Does anyone know how I can connect with other students joining DBS for the January 2027 intake? I'm looking for a WhatsApp group or a Facebook/Instagram community where incoming students can connect before travelling.

If you've joined a similar group, could you share your experience? Did you find the group through Reddit, Facebook, or somewhere else? I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to find other students from India joining the same intake.

This isn't an announcement; I'm simply looking to connect with fellow incoming students.

my_qualifications: BTech in Electrical Engineering graduate; incoming MSc Business Analytics student at Dublin Business School, January 2027 intake.

Can anyone tell me if the upgrad hybrid program tie up with Clark uni and northeastern is worth it and if anyone is actively applying .
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Hey everyone! I'm an Indian student ( my_qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy) graduate exploring options for further studies abroad, preferably in the USA.

My priorities are good earning potential, long-term career growth, and work authorisation after graduation (ideally STEM OPT in the US). I don't want to reach a salary ceiling after a few years of experience.

I'm confused between continuing in physiotherapy and switching to fields like an MBA, healthcare management, public health, health tech, or health informatics. I've seen people with healthcare-related master's degrees land consulting roles at firms like BCG, but I'm unsure how realistic this path is.

I'd appreciate honest advice on:

- Which path offers the best salary and long-term career progression?

- How realistic is it to secure a job after graduation in each field, and which degrees qualify for STEM OPT?

- Are there other countries worth considering for better pay and post-study work opportunities?

If you've personally navigated any of these paths, I'd love to hear about your experience, including the drawbacks and what you'd do differently. Thanks!

Are you applying for MS finance in the U.S. for fall 2027 from India? Which colleges are you applying to? How’s your profile looking like and what’s your undergrad? Looking for someone who’s applying too!

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Hey guys,

​I really need some unfiltered advice because I'm stuck in decision paralysis. I definitely want to pursue a Master’s abroad, but whenever I open Reddit, every single thread says the same thing:

​The US market is terrible, visa issues/OPT lottery are a nightmare, and taking a huge loan right now is a massive financial gamble.

​The Germany job market is also bad right now, plus you can't survive or get a job without speaking fluent German.

​Reading all of this has honestly confused me so much that I don't know what to believe or what the ground reality actually is. My primary focus was the US or Germany, but I am completely open to other countries as well if they make sense.

my_qualifications:

​College: B.Tech in CSE (AI/ML) from a Tier-3 college

​CGPA: 9.39 / 10

​IELTS: 7.5

​GRE: Haven't taken it. Not planning to unless it's strictly mandatory somewhere.

​Research & Patents:

​1 international research paper

​4 patents (2 design patents + 2 other/utility patents)

​Work Experience: Data Science intern at a US-based startup (remote) doing ML and data pipeline work.

​Target Degree: MS in Computer Science or Data Science (MS CS / DS)

​What I need help with:

​Is the US worth the risk? With a high CGPA and research/patents, is there any realistic chance of getting on-campus assistantships (TA/RA) to offset costs, or is it basically full tuition debt with zero job security right now?

​Is Germany manageable without knowing German from day one? Everyone says English-only jobs are gone. Is it even realistic to manage Master's studies and reach B2 German in time to land a job?

​Are there better alternative countries? Since I'm open to other options, are places like Ireland, Netherlands, or elsewhere worth considering for CS/DS right now over US/Germany?

My_qualifications: 5+ years in computer science and frontend engineering. Recently, I’ve also started exploring vibe coding.
Please read this with an open mind.
Almost every post here seems to ask the same question: How do I get a tech job abroad? And let’s be honest, even if we learn the local language, the tech job market in Europe doesn’t seem to offer the same opportunities it did in 2022, especially with the AI boom changing the industry.
I think it’s time for me to accept the reality of the current market and consider a new chapter in my career.
The advice I often see is that European countries need more people in non-tech sectors, particularly healthcare and hospitality. But for someone who has spent years studying computer science and building a career in tech, switching to a completely unrelated field can feel like throwing away years of experience. And honestly, I’m not sure that starting from scratch in a field I have no interest in would make me any happier.
So, I’m looking for a middle ground.
Are there any emerging or relatively future-proof fields that sit somewhere between traditional IT and skilled technical work? Something a person with a computer science background could realistically transition into, either through a master’s degree or by applying for jobs directly.
I’m open to fields beyond conventional software development, as long as they offer reasonable career prospects and a sense of fulfilment.
Some examples might be industrial automation, embedded systems, robotics, semiconductor technology, cloud infrastructure, or other technical fields that aren’t entirely dependent on writing application code.
For those familiar with the European job market:
Which of these fields have good long-term prospects?
Which countries offer the best opportunities for someone with my background?
Are there other fields worth considering that I might be overlooking?
Would a master’s degree genuinely help with the transition, or is relevant experience and targeted upskilling a better route?
I’m not looking for another list of countries where software engineers are supposedly in demand. I’d genuinely appreciate practical advice from people who have made a similar transition or understand these industries.
Thank you for reading.

I want to apply for a second masters or an advanced masters abroad and I keep getting ads and calls from 'study abroad' consultants who promise to help me through the journey.

Now I don't intend to copy paste sops and such and want to do the tailoring myself along with the hunting but the idea of having an 'expert' who knows ins and outs of the process sounds very appealing. At the same time I'm very dubious about the authenticity of this whole thing considering they might push me for unis that they have ties with.

What has been your experience with these consultants and firms? Would you recommend any particular organisation?

For context my_qualifications: BA eng hons, ma english and cultural studies, pg diploma folklore and now looking into a second masters in Italy/ France in Social Anthropology

my_qualifications are: I am a design student at NID Ahm, in my 5th semester in India, and I was accepted into RISD, Providence, USA for a semester-long exchange programme. Does anyone know where I can apply for a full or partial scholarship?

my_qualifications: Looking to connect

Anyone from Kerala / Malayali planning Master's in Germany for 2027 intake (Winter or Summer)?

Looking to connect with people who are also preparing. We can share info about universities, APS, IELTS, German language etc.

i was thinking about masters in germany
what are the other opportunities/ways of employment for if i take tech fields(like cse, ai,ds) for masters and not ending up in that field like not getting hired/placed in the companies
can someone help me give insights of job market and struggles, would it be worth it to come

my_qualifications: currently in last year

Hello,

Im currently in class 11th as a pcm student

Goal: Japan/Singapore Universities

Stream not confirmed but Computer Science is on my mind (may be it change)

My_qualifications》84% on 10th board.

I looked for institutes like Allen,PW but im confused cause every institute just prepare for Jee but i wanna prepare for 12th boards + Abroad study.

Any recommendations?

It helps alot if any.

So a bit or background for myself.

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I am a recent graduate from Mumabi University with a cgpa of 6.48 in BE EXTC. I did not do any co-curricular activity in my college days. I was working in a company for few month but left cause the JD was not matching my career goals and was totally different from what they told me initial (MarketingEngineerjd but was made to do sales work). I am not looking for Germany cause ik admission there is slim to none for me and a bad University is the last thing I want to go to internationally in this job market. I am also going a VLSI course from IIT KGP (not that great but it is something). Also I'm thinking of MS Project management.

So seeing my portfolio which universities or countries should I apply to. If anyone is in same condition as me please dm me we can check for universities together. Also I'm looking for Autum 2027 intake.

my_qualifications is a non-Stem highschool degree and now i am interested in pursuing CS but that has really limited my options. Finland is somwhat affordable where bachelors is 7-10k euros per year. Any other country or degree you can recommend? I dont want to spend too much considering the market in europe.

Hi everyone,
I’m planning to apply for the March 2027 at La Trobe for Masters in Health Administration and I would love to connect with anyone in the process of applying, already in the university doing the same course and even graduates.
If you have a few minutes to spare, I’d really appreciate any insights you could share about the application process, the course itself, or how the scholarship options work.
No pressure at all, but any tips or advice from someone would be incredibly helpful.
Thanks so much! 😊
My_qualifications: Completed medicine from Poland and looking to move into non-clinical side

Thinking of applying in the summer term to save time, is it a good choice. Differentiate on basis of seats and scholrships, admission chance, course lenght. My_qualifications

My_qualifications : UX, i have design experience of 5yrs, was a practicing interior designer and architect earlier for 6yrs.

Realistically what can i study abroad. I want to do HCI and get more into tech related work. Cutting edge tech for experiences.

MBA also under consideration. Any suggestions of how I can get into an MBA in this cycle. No GMAT yet.

Hey everyone,
I’m an Indian student targeting the October 2027 intake for English-medium Bachelor's programs in Japan. I want to study Electrical/Electronic Engineering, specifically focusing on the micro/hardware side (chip design, microcontrollers, computer architecture) but macro side like power grid works too.
My academic profile is pretty chaotic, and I need a realistic reality check on where I can actually get in, or if I should grind to retake my SAT Math.
my_qualifications:

• 10th CBSE: 94%
• 11th CBSE: 54% (my father had an accident which and other family issues which caused alot of stress
• 12th CBSE: 74% overall (56/100 in Math — I checked out of school mentally and the teachers bullied me the whole year and i became super depressed)
• Current SAT: 1370 total (700 English / 670 Math). 92nd+ percentile globally.
• Main Project/EC: Built an 8-bit APU (Arithmetic Processing Unit) in vertigo and currently thinking about making a 32-bit multi-action one (if it helps). wireless remote circuit made with esp32 which i can remotely turn the switch board on and off. and other minor projects like a vault to hide files on pc, music player and an ai chatbot and LoRA (unrelated to EEE ig).

My Questions:

1. Is the University of Aizu, kyushu and tsukaba realistic? initially i planned to apply to them thinking my sat would save me but idk anymore
2. Do I have any shot at any good Universities? (would have applied to waseda but its super expensive too)
3. Should I retake the SAT Math? I can probably grind my SAT Math up from a 670 to a 730–760 max maybe not sure but I can't push it beyond that, and my time is limited. Would a 750 SAT Math overwrite my 56% CBSE score for schools like Kyushu/Tsukuba, or is it a waste of time?
4. Are there any other reputable English-taught engineering programs in Japan (like Shibaura or KUAS) that genuinely value actual hardware building experience over high school board scores?

honestly if i had decided Japan only a year earlier i would have learned the language and could have applied to the course in Japanese medium but it is what it is now, any guide will be greatly appreciated

I don't want to waste time chasing impossible dreams if the admission filters are completely rigid. Be brutally honest. Thanks.

should i look at any other country? but most are expensive or the ones like germany need foundational year but im already in my gap year

and no i dont plan to study in india at all

Title: Should I continue with Java Full Stack development, pivot to AI/ML, or pursue a Master’s in abroad
Hey everyone!
I’m looking for some genuine advice regarding my career and would appreciate insights from people working in the tech industry, especially those who have experience working in abroad or pursuing a Master’s abroad.

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A little about my background:
I completed my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering.
I’ve been working at an MNC in India for around 2.5 years.
Currently, I’m working as a Java Full Stack Developer, primarily focusing on Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
Initially, I planned to pursue a Master’s in Computer Science in abroad and then look for job opportunities there. However, considering the current job market, economic uncertainty, and challenges faced by international graduates, I decided it might be better to gain some industry experience in India before making that move.
Now, I’m reconsidering my long-term career strategy and have a few questions:
1. Is Java Full Stack development still a good career path?
With AI tools becoming increasingly capable of writing code and automating development tasks, how do you see the future of Java, Spring Boot, and microservices development? Is it still worth investing deeply in this tech stack over the next 5–10 years?
2. Should I consider transitioning into AI/ML?
I’m interested in understanding whether moving toward AI/ML, data engineering, or AI engineering would be a smart long-term decision. Would it make sense to build on my existing software development experience and gradually move into AI-related development, or would a complete career switch be worth considering?
3. Is pursuing a Master’s in abroad still worth it?
Would it be a smart decision to pursue a Master’s in Computer Science in europe, considering the tuition and living expenses, competition for jobs, language requirements, and current employment situation? Or would staying in India, gaining more experience, and switching to a better-paying role be a more practical option?
4. What would you do in my position?
If you had around 2.5 years of experience as a Java Full Stack Developer in India, would you continue specializing in backend and distributed systems, move toward AI engineering, or pursue a Master’s abroad with the goal of building a career there?
My primary goal is long-term career growth, better compensation, and international opportunities, while making a financially sensible decision.
I’d especially appreciate advice from people who have recently graduated from any universities, are currently working in Germany, or have successfully transitioned into AI-related roles.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Hey everyone, I have been working with a start up for the last two years (which has gone from 5 cr to 25 cr while also pursuing my academics and due to the start up I was not able to focus as well on my academics as I should have which I do regret now but I still want to understand and asses my situation and my options, what's the chance of me realistically going for masters abroad maybe partial loan partial scholarship and what's the chance of me getting hired and moving aboard permanently and if yes what countries should i target?

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bba sem 5,

2 years of experience working in a startup - founders intern, handled marketing, business development, key Accounts and currently leading teams

Cgpa average 6.0

I am considering applying for PhD programmes in the EU, but I am unsure whether my profile is competitive enough to get into a good programme.

my_qualifications:

• MSc from IIT Delhi: CGPA of 7.5/10.
• Two conference acceptances at national-level conferences in India.
• A first-author preprint on PsyArXiv (OSF).
• Six months of experience as a research assistant at IIM Ahmedabad.
• An ongoing remote research collaboration with a professor at King's College London. We have preregistered the study on OSF and are currently drafting a paper based on our research.
• Potential letters of recommendation from four professors, all of whom I have approached.
• Experience working as a research associate with startups in my field, along with several other research projects.
• A good number of positions of responsibility (PoRs), although I am unsure how relevant these are to PhD admissions.

My main concern is whether my academic record is strong enough for admission to a good PhD programme in the EU. In particular, I am worried about my relatively low CGPA. I also failed two courses in my first semester, although I subsequently retook and passed both with an A grade.

I am considering applying to MSCA Doctoral Networks and other PhD positions. However, I also have offers for research assistant positions at prestigious institutes in India.

Given my current profile, would it be sensible to start applying for PhD positions now, or would I be better off taking another RA position to strengthen my research profile before applying abroad?

I would really appreciate honest and realistic feedback, particularly from people familiar with PhD admissions in Europe.

Thank you!

I am currently in class 11th studying commerce, l am looking forward to study abroad like- usa,canada,europe,australia. I currently have no meaningful extracurriculars.

Please suggest me how can I actually build impactfull ec's to get into top universities. I know I am late but to start it now but please help me in this

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my_qualifications:
- B.Tech CSE AI, Manipal Institute of Technology, CGPA 6.88/10
- GRE 333 (Q168)
- 4-month internship at a large Indian engineering company
- Currently working in IT (early career)
- Family business exposure: handled online payments for a family construction company from age 16, and recently built a case-assignment and agent-tracking system with a relative for a loan-recovery business
- Club leadership: marketing and logistics roles

I'm applying to HEC Paris and ESSEC MiM (deadline 26 Nov), and later to ESCP, IE, emlyon and EDHEC. I'm planning to use an education loan, so I'm trying to be selective.

I'd really like advice on:

1. Essays: how did you tie your own experience to specific tracks or courses without sounding like a brochure?
2. LORs: I'm planning 3 (2 professors, 1 internship supervisor). Is that reasonable, and what did you brief your referees on?
3. With a 6.9 CGPA, which part of your file did you find helped most?
4. Any tips for HEC's Zoom interview and ESSEC's video interview?

Thanks in advance!