In a year when the number of Indian students opting for foreign education is at record levels, those who are already there are finding it difficult to land a job.The main reason, according to several students and a few education sector consultants, is the global economic slowdown that has severely reduced entry-level employment opportunities for international students. Even STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degree holders – much sought-after in the post-Covid era – are finding it tough to secure a job as technology and new-age companies grapple with layoffs and hiring freezes.Many students, even the ones who have studied…

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Not really a surprise. Hard to see, however, given current pressures on IRCC that it will be able to review each case specifically. CIMM is starting a study on exploitation of Indian students but unlikely that will examine the complicity of governments and education institutions in a system that almost incentivizes such exploitation: The federal government says it’s hitting pause on planned deportations of international students who may have been caught up in a foreign acceptance letter scam. The announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) comes after dozens of international students received deportation orders which accuse them of…

The Trudeau administration is preparing an overhaul of visa policies that aims, among other objectives, to more strategically distribute international students around Canada. The administration said it was taking the step to help both the communities across the country that appear to be overwhelmed by international student arrivals, and those areas that might not be getting enough. The federal government hopes to do a better job of “ensuring the benefits of immigration are spread to all regions of the country”, said a spokesman for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Canada has long been one of the world’s top destinations for overseas students. In a country of about 38 million…

The number of Indian students going abroad for higher studies has increased by 68.79 per cent in the past year, according to data provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Subhas Sarkar.As more Indian students are heading abroad for higher studies, Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal, Heriot-Watt University Dubai believes that it is important for Indian students to work on their proficiency in the English language, learn to handle conflicts in respectful manner and develop good communication skills.Dubai is an upcoming destination for international students. Has the number of Indian students increased post…

(This letter is part of a series by The Indian Express where we bring to you the experiences of students at different foreign universities. From scholarships and loans to food and cultural experiences — students tell us how life is different in those countries and things they are learning other than academics)Studying at a foreign university was my plan C, the first two being — working in a corporate firm and clearing Indian Air Force exams. However, since the other two did not pan out the way I wanted them to, I opted to study abroad. I am from Dehradun and completed…

Moving to Canada as an international student can be both exciting and overwhelming. This may be the first time you’ll be living abroad, all on your own. And with that freedom comes a great deal of responsibility. From submitting your study permit application to figuring out student housing and funding options for your studies, there will be many essential tasks to complete before you can start your studies in Canada. In this article, we provide a pre-arrival checklist for international students moving to Canada, which includes all the essential tasks you should complete in your home country before going to…

Published on June 3rd, 2023 at 05:05am EDT Updated on June 5th, 2023 at 12:54pm EDT We are pleased to announce that international students looking to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution can now choose a Canadian-made English language proficiency test when applying for a study permit with the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that starting on August 10, 2023, the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program for expedited study permits will accept results from the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test and the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program-General (CELPIP-General) tests, taken at…

People have been flooded with job offers after following the advice of one TikToker, who suggested using a ChatGPT hack to prepare for interviews.Getting ready for interviews can be hugely stressful, given that you have to prepare for just about any question that may crop up.But one marketing manager has the perfect answer, saying she’s turned to AI to come up with an interview hack that she says would work for any role.Hanna Goefft (@hannagetshired) recently posted a video on TikTok, writing in the caption: “I don’t think I’ll ever get over hacking life with AI.”The Tiktoker shared the advice…