A social media user sparked a heated debate about the rising number of Indian students in US master's programs. This debate raised the question of whether this trend of studying abroad is a scam to secure a US visa and job.
A 26-year-old American woman's post on Reddit went viral, claiming that 99% of her computer science master's class comprised Indians. She expressed sympathy for her peers, citing their heavy debt burdens and slim job prospects.
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The responses to her post varied, with some users arguing the high proportion of Indian students reflects the dominance of Indian professionals in America. Others questioned the legitimacy of the college as you won't see many Indians in most of the premium institutions.
Experts also believe that Indian students pursuing higher education abroad is a common practice but there are a lot of second-tier universities exploiting aspirational students these days.
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While American tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft comprise 70% Indian workforce, the job market has become competitive. It doesn't guarantee a well-settled life in the US to nearly 269,000 Indian students currently studying there.
The contribution of Indians in shaping the global tech industry can't be disputed. However, students need to be aware of their expectations and research well before opting for any institutions abroad.