Indian students' hardships in America..!?

America is the destination of endless hopes for many. A master's degree there, a good job, a comfortable life - many dreams. But, these dreams are now turning into a nightmare for thousands of indian students. For thousands of indian students, a US master's degree was thought to open the door to a bright future. However, this has now turned into a dire financial situation. An indian graduate shared the pain of not having a job, huge debts, and the fear of returning to india with unpayable loans. They are caught in the dilemma of whether to pursue their dreams or give up and return home. With the march 24 deadline approaching, there is no chance of the H1B visa lottery taking place this year. OPT (Optional Practical Training) offers some temporary relief, but without an employer who can guarantee sponsorship, it is not a guarantee. Many companies in the US are currently hesitant to hire international students, making the job hunt a brutal experience. Other options, such as pursuing a second master’s degree, can only push students deeper into debt with no way out.
Many students are stuck in this situation. Lakhs in debt, no job, no way out of india – they are looking at hell. If they do a second master’s, the debt will only increase. They don’t know what to do. This is the situation of 3 lakh indian students studying in the US. With the trump administration tightening visa rules, the situation is getting worse. “Just living is hard,” the students lament. The more than 300,000 indian students currently studying in the US could face even worse conditions by the time they graduate from college. With trump and his cohorts showing no signs of backing down from their restrictions, more members of the community are forced to return to India. The situation is chaotic as indian students struggle to survive in a foreign country.
Indian students are torn between financial burdens on one hand and fear for the future on the other. The dreams of those who came with high hopes are being dashed. The path back home is also being closed. American dreams, indian students' tears - when will this story end?
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Sowmiya Sriram

15/03/2025 01:12 PM