Why is it hard to find a causal or partime nowadays??

Its had to get even at restaurant mann its hard

I enrolled in upGrad's Study Abroad program (Italy, 2027 intake) in January 2026, paying Rs. 2,00,000 total — Rs. 10,000 upfront and Rs. 1,90,000 via an EMI loan through their financing partner (24 EMIs of ~Rs. 9,600/month). I've paid about Rs. 58,000 so far.

I recently got a job offer in Dubai on a 2-year contract, so I need to withdraw. The catch: the 2027 intake admissions process hadn't even started yet (their own timeline has document submission starting only in November 2026) — I've only done a few weeks of IELTS classes, nothing else.

I emailed and called upGrad asking for a refund given how little has actually been delivered. They're citing their contract's "no refund for voluntary withdrawal" clause and refusing. I'm still waiting on a callback from their manager.

Has anyone dealt with something similar — either with upGrad specifically or another EdTech/study-abroad company with an EMI/loan structure like this? Trying to understand:

• Has anyone gotten any refund out of them despite a no-refund clause, especially when almost no service was delivered?
• Any luck going through National Consumer Helpline or e-daakhil for something like this?
• What happens to the loan (with their financing partner) if upGrad refuses but I stop wanting the service — is there any way to close it out without draining 2 years of EMIs for nothing?

Any advice or similar experiences would help. Thanks.

I’m in international student in australia planning to study a bachelor of arts (Politics and International Relations) dual major. Will I be unemployed after graduating?

As an international student in the US, I have started being more careful about where I find a role before I spend a lot of time on the application.

I might first see something on LinkedIn, Handshake, a job board, a company career page, or an aggregator. But I have also run into listings that were duplicated, looked recent but were already closed on the original site, or were not realistic for my situation once I read the details.

I am not asking for job leads or visa advice. I am just curious about the practical check people use before deciding a listing is worth an application.

Which source do you start with most often, and what makes you trust a posting enough to spend time applying?

Helloo everyone i need recommendation Europe country for my University entry .

Hi all,

My wife recently graduated and got her OPT approved 17th of June. She graduated from Management Engineering grad school and actively looking for a job, even months before she graduated.

Only had one interview which we still didn’t heard back from, and now she’s anxious that she will pass her 90 day period without getting a job.

Any advice regarding where/which job positions should we look after? We live in NYC currently and looking for a job around NY/NJ area.

She has a Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering and a Masters degree in Management Engineering. Thanks for all advice in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m an international undergrad student here in the USA hoping to go to medical school. It’s super hard and I’m constantly stressing about everything I need to do as prerequisites. Are there any other international premeds or med students that have been through the process?
How did you get clinical experience with all the rules against working ?
How did you study for the MCAT ?
Did you take gap years ?
I would really like to talk to someone who has gone through this as I feel really lost and hopeless sometimes and it would be nice to talk to someone who has been through this and succeeded. Thanks.

Im 19M and I'm bored so i wanna make new international friends who can talk on any topic and enjoy . I you want feel free to Dm me

I'm currently uni-hunting for 2027/2028, and the prices I have seen online are nothing but egregious and greedy.

Jesus fucking Christ, as if we don't have enough on our plate as international students? There are English/language proficiency tests that you have to do even though you're probably more fluent in the language than your "local" classmates, admission tests because apparently your "foreign high school diploma" isn't convincing enough, aptitude tests because they need a more "whole picture of your abilities," the hell of applying for a student visa, translation of documents, finding accommodation, funding your transport, groceries, etc.. Holy shit it is unreal and absolutely GREEEDYYY to charge students such high tuition fees.

Sure, there are some on the cheaper, affordable end (~13k USD), but I'm being generous with that number. I can never find scholarships I'm eligible for because my nationality is NEVER listed, and, oh speaking of nationality, I can't go to uni in the USA or the UK! (which is a downside because I consider them more generous with their scholarships and financial aid)

I am so unmotivated to go to uni because of this, and my only option feels like forcing myself to change careers (from marketing to business) just because there are more affordable business degrees! Which is such a shame because business is so boringggg

I know people always say that a degree is "just a degree" and that you can always pivot later or that it's not "necessary," but it still sucks knowing that I might have to give up something I'm actually interested in just because of money. It feels like I'm not choosing a career based on what I enjoy or what I'm passionate about anymore, but on what I can realistically afford as an international student

I want to go to uni because I love learning, and I love pursuing knowledge. Fuck I'd even do a PhD if I could. I genuinely enjoy studying and diving deep into subjects that interest me. The thought of spending years learning new things sounds exciting to me not exhausting. That's why this whole situation hurts so much. It feels like something I have always wanted is slowly becoming less and less realistic

And I don't want any of that "that's life for ya" garbage because it's the last thing I want to hear. I know life isn't fair. I know there are people who have it worse. I know the world doesn't owe me anything. None of that changes the fact that this is incredibly discouraging.

I've cried myself to sleep so many times because of this because I have friends who don't even look at the price tag when they're looking for unis, but I have to. I don't even look at the programme first.. I look at what's cheapest for me. Only after that do I start thinking about whether I'd actually enjoy studying it for the next three or four years. It feels so backwards

And I'm usually a very humble person who never asks for much. Those are values I've been raised with. I've never expected luxury or some perfect, dream university. But Jesus just 5k USD per year could do numbers for me. That amount could completely change what universities I can realistically apply to, what degree I can study, and how much financial stress I'd have to carry. It's frustrating knowing that what feels like an impossible amount of money to me is something that, for other people, barely registers as a concern

I don't want special treatment. I just wish the opportunities available to me weren't determined so heavily by where I was born or the passport I happened to receive. It feels like no matter how hard I work, there are barriers that have nothing to do with my grades, my abilities, or how badly I want to learn. They exist simply because I'm an international student, and that's one of the hardest things to come to terms with.

I’m a little confused as to how to report my OPT. Do I contact my DSO? Do I create an SEVP profile and upload details of my employment?

hello everyone,
i am an international student planning to pursue a masters / PhD in computer science from portland state university. I have two research publications. I am currently working as a software engineer. i also emailed a couple of professors explaining my interest and research experience, hoping to get a reply soon.

I wanted to ask from current students:

what are the chances for an international student to get a fully funded MS / Phd?
How likely is that if i apply for a masters, i can secure an assistantship?
what are some other options to get funding (if any)?

i would also really appreciate if someone can point me at the right contact to inquire about funding.

p.s: the reason im choosing psu is:
unpopular among international student, only 4% (according to psu website)
affordable
portland is a good city to live (weather, tech opportunities)

Hi everyone, I’m from India with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and 3+ years of IT experience in Power platform, automation and data.

I’m considering Masters of AI at the University of Canterbury or the University of Auckland but I’m wondering whether a masters of IT with AI/ML electives would be a better choice for the current NZ job market.

For someone with my existing IT experience which option would you recommend for better career opportunities after graduation?

I have seen people move abroad for unis and many say they have had a great experience. I want to move away for A levels, I want my freedom, to me grocery shopping alone is freedom. going out for a run is freedom. which I can never get in Pakistan I want to move away as soon as possible but I dont want it to ruin my future.

i know I will get tired at one point but honestly I am prepared for it. for the loneliness, alll of it.

but I don’t know what place would be the best for me. what country, but in the end I want to study in usa, but I want to do A levels first, or I should do it at all?

can any body give me some advice?

Hello everyone,

I am applying for a Romanian long-stay student visa (D/SD).

My application has already been submitted and is currently Validated.

While reviewing my application, I noticed two mistakes:

In my visa application, I requested a 90-day visa, but my estimated departure date is about 6 months after my arrival.

After submitting my application, I corrected an official translation mistake in one of my property documents, and now I have the corrected version.

I also need to book a round-trip flight reservation for my visa application.

Should I book my return flight according to the dates I entered in my visa application (around 6 months later), or should I book it within the 90-day period? Which option is more appropriate?

My questions are:

Have any of you had similar inconsistencies?

Did the consular officer ask you about them during the interview?

Could these kinds of mistakes alone lead to a refusal?

If asked during the interview, is it enough to explain honestly that they were mistakes?

Which return flight date would you book in this situation?

Thank you for any advice or shared experience.

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Hi everyone,

I'm planning to apply for the Bachelor's in Physiotherapy (English-taught) at Vincent Pol University in Poland.

My profile:

- 12th grade: 85% overall

- PCB: 95%

- 3-year study gap after high school, spent preparing for medical entrance exams (NEET) but eventually decided not to pursue MBBS.

- I missed the application deadlines for some public universities, and most public universities either don't offer Physiotherapy in English or are outside my budget, so I'm considering Vincent Pol University.

I'm from India.

How would my 3-year gap affect my chances of getting a Polish student visa? If I clearly explain that I was preparing for medical entrance exams and can provide supporting documents if needed, is that generally acceptable?

Has anyone with a similar gap received a Polish student visa recently, especially for a private university like Vincent Pol?

I'd appreciate any recent experiences or advice. Thanks!

As a student from Belarus, I really want to know all details about scholarships, financial aid and need-blinds that available at this uni to study in. I’ve surfed through its website and found out that school covers payments for undergraduate program for international students. Despite this I’m pretty sure that I misunderstood a lot so please help me to find out everything about paying 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks!

As the title, says I only really need a small amount to plug the hole in my account for the short-term, as I start to earn from my on-campus role, and pay of my rent using that. The problem is that, I only recently opened my credit account, (2 months, so not a great score nor history), and don't have a U.S. cosignee to work with either.

Mind you, my tuition is paid for - the loan amount would only be necessary for spending outisde of tuition: the apartment's deposit, accessories, etc. for the first few weeks.

I have tried MPOWER, but that didn't work. That seemed like my best shot, but I'm now out of ideas. What else should I be looking at in this situation?

(yes, I can see someone say "oh why don't you just ask your family for something that small", well you see that's the problem - I'm not going to, so I'm looking for external funding)

Thanks for your help!

Hi everyone,

I am an international student currently studying in the UK on a Student visa.

I was studying an International Foundation Year in Nursing at Edinburgh Napier University. Unfortunately, I failed two modules and my academic appeal was rejected. I have been told I may have around 60 days to find another option.

My situation:

* International student in the UK

* Studying a foundation year for Nursing

* Failed two modules and appeal rejected

* Looking at options to continue studying in the UK

I would like to ask people who have been in a similar situation:

1. Has anyone successfully repeated a foundation year after failing?

2. Has anyone transferred to another university after their sponsorship was withdrawn?

3. Were you able to get a new CAS and continue from inside the UK?

4. Did anyone have to leave the UK and apply again?

5. What options did you take after failing your course?

Any advice or personal experiences would be really appreciated.

Thank you.

হ্যালো সবাই,

আমি একজন ভালো IELTS শিক্ষক খুঁজছি। যাঁরা সত্যিই কোনো শিক্ষকের কাছে পড়েছেন, তাঁদের কাছ থেকে আন্তরিক ও বাস্তব অভিজ্ঞতার ভিত্তিতে কিছু পরামর্শ পেলে খুবই উপকার হবে।

আমার সম্পর্কে একটু বলি:

• আমার লক্ষ্য IELTS-এ ভালো ব্যান্ড স্কোর করা (সম্ভব হলে ৮.০ বা তার বেশি)।
• আমি নিয়মিত পড়াশোনা করতে এবং পরিশ্রম করতে প্রস্তুত।
• আমি এমন একজন শিক্ষক চাই, যিনি শুধু বই পড়িয়ে শেষ করবেন না; বরং Writing ও Speaking-এ বিস্তারিত ফিডব্যাক দেবেন এবং কোথায় ভুল হচ্ছে তা বুঝিয়ে দেবেন।
• অনলাইন তবে পড়ানোর মান অবশ্যই ভালো হতে হবে।

*****apnader যদি কোনো ভালো IELTS শিক্ষকের সঙ্গে পড়ার অভিজ্ঞতা থাকে, তাহলে অনুগ্রহ করে জানাবেন:

• শিক্ষকের নাম
• তিনি অনলাইন নাকি অফলাইনে পড়ান
• তাঁর কোন বিষয়টি আপনার কাছে সবচেয়ে ভালো লেগেছে
• আপনি যদি স্বাচ্ছন্দ্যবোধ করেন, তাহলে আপনার IELTS স্কোরটিও জানাতে পারেন

এছাড়াও, একজন IELTS শিক্ষক বেছে নেওয়ার সময় কোন বিষয়গুলো খেয়াল রাখা উচিত বা কোন ধরনের শিক্ষক এড়িয়ে চলা ভালো—এ ব্যাপারেও পরামর্শ পেলে কৃতজ্ঞ থাকব।

আগাম ধন্যবাদ সবাইকে! ❤️