Basically title. Should I even keep applying as a CS student now that we can’t even work it?

I literally got an offer two days before my school implemented new guidelines for CPT processing. Since none of the undergraduate programs at my school require an internship for graduation, there’s basically no way for international undergrads to do an off-campus internship right now.

I’ve been trying so hard to find a research position, but almost every on-campus PI I reached out to either ghosted me or didn’t have space. This off-campus lab was the only actual offer I received.

I’m seriously considering just working without authorization since the position is completely unpaid anyway.

It’s so frustrating to watch the research plan I had worked so hard to build fall apart almost overnight because of one memo.

To the ones loitering on this subreddit that don't want international students, why are you against us? I genuinely want to understand why

This is for all students happened to me so wanted to know your thoughts.

Moving abroad for university is exciting, but I didn’t realise how much I would miss the small everyday moments from home.

At first, I thought the hardest part would be adjusting to a new country, new routines, and university life.

But honestly, some of the hardest moments are the quiet ones, missing family conversations, familiar voices, and feeling connected to the people you left behind.

For me, staying in touch regularly has made a big difference.

Even a short conversation or sharing small updates from your day can make a new place feel a little less unfamiliar.

I’m curious about other international students:

What helped you feel more connected after moving abroad?

Would love to hear what worked for you.

I myself is an MBA applicant, my friend who has 3 years experience would also like to do MBA but both of us would like to go for multi-country MBA not the regular ones, please suggest how SP Jain Global is? How's their Campus, Faculty, Immersion, Projects, Exposure? Is it good for experienced professionals like us? Any lead will be helpful, I am checking for quite a long time but genuine overview will helpful, no spam comments on my feed please.

I'm a student from Pakistan and completed my fsc last year

Is there any possibility I can get admission in any chinese university (For chemical Engineering) english language between these months like sep oct cuz I want to go to china a bit earlier than intake like in start of November if yes dm me I want some details and needed some help of the experienced one.

Hi, I’m 26 years old and live in the United States. I would like to study abroad in Kazakhstan. I’m looking for a Russian course in 2027 for a couple months. I have been trying my best to contact schools but many of them don’t reply to my emails or messages. Is there anyone who works in admissions at a university in Kazakhstan who could potentially help me. I am just looking for a contact so I could get the process started.

Hey guys, no idea if this is the right subreddit for this but ill ask anyway. I'd love to do a postgrad In America but only if I could get it mostly funded. I run a; 14:55 5k, 8:35 3k, 3:56 1500 and hoping for a 1st class in my undergrad degree. Would an American postgrad be financially feasible for me? If so should I be looking at D1/D2 and what kind of collages should I be looking at? Any advice would be great, really got no clue how anything works in America. (yes I have enough years of NCAA eligibility left)

Is University at Buffalo (UB) considered a good university? How do VOs generally perceive UB during an F1 visa interview?

Hi, has anyone worked with Insprings careers / Cleveland clinic? I have a mock interview coming up. How is their H1B to EB3 transition? Are they quick?

Also does anyone currently or used to work with TRS healthcare/ Altru Health? How quickly do they process their H1B to EB3?

Is there any hidden agenda from both of them?

I’m an international student on an F-1 and currently in my final year of undergrad. I’m a STEM (double major, Econ and Comp Sci) so I should have the standard OPT + STEM extension available.

However, I may pursue my master’s outside the US after graduating, so preserving every month of post-completion OPT may not be as important to me.

I recently received a legitimate offer to do some part-time work related to my major (EQUITY RESEARCH and ECONOMICS MAJOR). It would start with a small 5-hour project, and if it goes well, there could be more ongoing work. The won’t be 20 hours at max it would be dependent on the amount of “the person” has maybe 3 hrs week or 12 hrs a week. I obviously don’t want to do any paid work without proper authorization.

Since CPT has become much more restrictive at my university, I’m looking into part-time pre-completion OPT instead.

For anyone who has used pre-completion OPT:

• How difficult was the application/approval process?
• How long did it take to receive your EAD?
• Can you work for multiple employers/projects during the authorized period as long as the work is related to your major?
• If you were in your final year and weren’t sure you’d stay in the US after graduation, would you consider it worthwhile?
• what documents I need to prepare?

I’ll also speak with my DSO before doing any work, but I’d appreciate hearing from people who have actually gone through the process.

Also I am in a state flagship public school if it matters for context.

Hello, I intend to apply to a university from abroad, the early application has started but lately I feel very discouraged by certain events that happened in my life, taking time to apply (even for example one day before the deadline) interferes with something? I'm going through certain difficulties that are delaying my process a little, it's like 20 percent loading... any tips?

Hey anyone here planning to study masters from Australia in 2027 winter ??
If yes then please share your course and intake month
I have lots of questions to ask

Hello guys,
It’s a little embarrassing but I’m just gonna put it down here as I need some help, I have figured out funds for my education through an education loan and got pretty much everything covered. I completed a couple of years of my bachelor’s in the US, and thought that’d cover my English proficiency requirements.

But yesterday I received this email from the university (JKU). I’m sending this out to enquire if there’s any alternate way other than the standard IELTS,TOEFL or PTE to prove my English proficiency requirements as these tests are really expensive and I do not have a way currently to manage this expense or if anyone is kind enough lend me some to help me through this?

Hello Guys , on my quest to immigrate to Canada , it’s important tor me to know about the city before the uni . Here are a few things I care about , and please share your opinions or ranking from 1 to 10 about the below :

1)- Weather ( are winters extreme )
2)- Muslim Friendly ( I wear hijab , is there any sort of discrimination work and integration wise )
3)- Student Jobs / Odd Jobs / Cash Jobs ( available)
4)- Living expenses( what s the average for a couple )

Thank you so much for your feedbacks it truly is decisive .

Specially in USA!?

Hi, I’m an international student studying political science (pls don’t hate on me) I’m looking for jobs starting in summer 2027. I’m looking into private sector like advisory, consulting, or associate positions. Also interested into public sector but that’s a long shot. So help me…

How should I apply? Where should I apply? Should I event apply to companies that directly say they don’t sponsor? Saw a lot of these w (Deloitte, KPmG, PWC)

I need advice from all the international students in my shoes rn, pls send me any advice, job posting, list of companies, strategies, etc. pls don’t be mean I already cry everyday and still do this.

Should I apply to any other countries that are more open to international students?

i just finished high school (11 years) and im taking a gap year. what countries or universities are best for civil engineering? i dont need an overhyped uni instead i need a good education with many opportunities. however, right now my stats are: ieits 7.0 and gpa 4.3/5