“Do not move here”: An Indian student lays bare the reality of studying in Ireland as enrolments from India rise 30%
So, it seems the Emerald Isle is less of a pot of gold and more of a financial quicksand for many Indian students, despite a whopping 30% surge in enrollments. One brave postgraduate has dared to utter the unthinkable: "Do not move here." It's a sobering splash of reality on the face of hopeful dreams, especially for those leveraging hefty education loans, only to find the tech industry's 'craic' is utterly missing. Apparently, while the Guinness flows, the desirable job offers don't, leaving many contemplating a return trip home, perhaps with a souvenir shamrock and a mountain of debt. Perhaps we should rename it 'Loanland' for some.
This stark warning comes amidst a concerning trend where a significant number of Indian postgraduate students in Ireland, particularly those in tech fields, struggle to secure relevant employment. The tight job market for tech roles, coupled with increasingly stringent visa regulations, often forces graduates into non-tech positions they're overqualified for, or worse, back to India without having earned enough to service their education loans. This economic reality directly contradicts the perceived opportunities driving the surge in Indian student applications, highlighting a crucial disconnect between recruitment narratives and post-graduation prospects.
