r/studyAbroad 2d ago

Study during Recession?

I am planning to study in UK for Sept 2025 intake. Can someone help if this is a good time to study abroad? As I will be taking a loan, I need to understand if this will be a good decision or not. Please help, anyone?

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u/Outrageous-Motor8019 2d ago

Will not suggest taking a loan to study in the UK as an international student regardless of whether there is a recession or not....cost is too high for anyone to pay it back and there is no guarantee of whether you will get a good job or not after graduation (unless you have very good skills and work experience related to your field)

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u/One_Hippo8764 2d ago

I was planning to do Masters in Digital Marketing from University of Surrey

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/One_Hippo8764 1d ago

Meaning?

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u/ImpossiblePosition65 1d ago

I mean the course u r taking is useless.

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u/One_Hippo8764 1d ago

So it won’t get a job, which course should I look into then? Any suggestions?

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u/ImpossiblePosition65 1d ago

Nursing.

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u/One_Hippo8764 1d ago

Sorry?

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u/ImpossiblePosition65 1d ago

Nursing is only in demand in west now. IT or any other technology jobs are now being outsourced.

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u/ImpossiblePosition65 1d ago

Nursing is only in demand in west now. IT or any other technology jobs are now being outsourced.

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u/One_Hippo8764 1d ago

Understood, thank you so much

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u/ShadowsteelGaming 2d ago

Depends on the university, course and level of education

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u/One_Hippo8764 2d ago

I’m planning to do Masters in Digital Marketing from University of Surrey.

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u/ShadowsteelGaming 2d ago

Not worth it. Surrey is a mediocre uni at best and digital marketing is not a field where employers are sponsoring international students.

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u/One_Hippo8764 2d ago

Even if not sponsorships, are jobs available?

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u/ShadowsteelGaming 2d ago

Still no because there's no shortage of domestic candidates for marketing jobs and digital marketing is often outsourced to cheaper countries. Employers who don't sponsor usually don't even bother hiring international students because they know they'll go back once their visa runs out. I don't think taking a loan for this is worth it whatsoever.

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u/Torosal2025 2d ago

Indian students being put off applying to U.K. universities

Indian students are deterred from U.K. universities due to job prospects, safety concerns, and visa restrictions, impacting financial stability

https://www.thehindu.com/education/indian-students-being-put-off-applying-to-uk-universities-report/article68875805.ece

Decision is your responsibility

One-year MSc in UK considered equal to BTech or BE in India'

PhD student says 'think twice before coming, moving abroad'

“If you’re considering coming here, please think twice—you might end up wasting your money, time, and energy,” the student shared

https://www.businesstoday.in/nri/study/story/one-year-msc-in-uk-considered-equal-to-btech-or-be-in-india-phd-student-says-think-twice-before-coming-moving-abroad-reddit-468273-2025-03-18

Studying in UK universities

Explained: Inside the financial crisis reshaping British higher education Three out of four British universities could be in deficit by 2025 as foreign student enrollment — including the enrollment of Indian students — falls by up to 40%, forcing institution-wide cutbacks

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/inside-financial-crisis-reshaping-british-higher-education-9898454/

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u/manga_maniac_me 2d ago

Create a CV that you expect to have at the end of your course. Try floating it to the companies you would eventually target, see what type of response you get.

It's like asking strangers if you should have a child, divorce your spouse, get a tattoo etc. nobody knows you, nobody cares, why would you believe what they have to say

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u/Torosal2025 2d ago

YOU WANT TO GO ABROAD TO STUDY.....Nice thought..

First things first

Try and see how to help yourself of course do listen to advice

Why go abroad How does your background your personality your purpose in life fits with the chosen country?

How does the univ + subjects and univ philosophy and methodology fits into your personality background and high school skillsets - MORE ABOUT THIS BELOW

Choosing Subjects & Discipline for university after high school

Your XII + life skills raught at home childhood to now + self development skills from schooling + looking within thru the eyes of your soul determine and write down a profile Outling Who Are you - very essential for next 20 yrs+

To this write up you will add another chapter on the purpose of your life

With this you have a good grip on your personality with your uniqueness values priciples characteristics and all that makes you the person

Why is this extremely important & essential

It is you whoo have to fit in/ like the subjects you choose and the degree you want to acquire You have to fit into the univ & faculty & class & learning environment You have to fit in the overall scheme of things in life

It is for you it is by you so only you can and only you must do it to be successful and be happy enjoying your study journey.

Subjects + discipline + degree + related skill all as a unit must fit/a match into who you are and purpose of your life personality document you have prepared Same way the core of what you study in return fit in as well.

The study materials have to fit into you and you have to fit into study material considering surrounding related to such study

Same way it will be easy to fit all of the above in to your career path plan and have the jobs industry fit into you snd you fit into job portfolio and industry

This excercise is best way to navigate life on path of post secondary education that will help build a career path and solidifying these 2 paths leads you into jobs careers and industries

Good Luck

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u/One_Hippo8764 2d ago

I am planning to Masters in Digital Marketing from University of Surrey for Sept 2025 intake