I have a few friends in Canada who recently graduated. Only one of them has a job in her actual field. The rest are extremely stressed, anxious, and unsure about their future — a nightmare they never imagined when they left India with big dreams.
This video explains the ground reality perfectly.
Yes, the students made their own choice. Many saw the red flags but still went ahead.
But let’s be honest — the Canadian government also carries huge blame. They aggressively promoted Canada as a golden ticket for jobs and PR, flooded the market with international students, and then suddenly changed the rules.
These students take massive education loans (often ₹25–50 lakhs ), live on instant noodles, work low-paying gigs, and graduate into a saturated job market where even queuing for waiter jobs has become common.
Now? Youth unemployment is hovering near 14%, recent immigrants are struggling even more, and the dream of PR feels like a distant mirage.
Moral of the story: Don’t blindly chase the “Canada dream.” Research properly, have a backup plan, and understand the risks before taking huge debts.
Indian students are waking up the hard way. Share this if you know someone planning to go abroad