A lecturer highlighted how Indian students prioritised part-time jobs over studies in the UK, leading many to return home without securing jobs. ““The reality is that most Indian students I teach lack basic communication skills, confidence, and curiosity. They are shy, reserved, and often passive in their learning”
A UK-based lecturer’s candid remarks on the struggles of Indian students in Britain have ignited a heated discussion online. The lecturer, posting on Reddit under the username @adamsan99, shared his experiences teaching at a UK university where 80% of students are from India.
In the Reddit post, the lecturer explained that most Indian students enrol in one-year MSc programmes, hoping to secure permanent jobs and eventually settle in the UK. While acknowledging that this is a great opportunity, he expressed concerns about students prioritising part-time jobs over their education.
“Many students are so focused on covering living expenses that they neglect their studies,” he wrote. “They fail to build the skills, knowledge, or professional portfolios needed to compete in the UK job market. A UK degree alone will not secure a job; employers want more.”
Communication and confidence issues
The lecturer further noted that many Indian students struggle with communication, confidence, and engagement. “The reality is that most Indian students I teach lack basic communication skills, confidence, and curiosity. They are shy, reserved, and often passive in their learning. This is a serious problem because employers in the UK value proactive, well-spoken, and adaptable candidates.”
He admitted that his perception of Indian students changed after teaching them in the UK. “Before this, I thought of Indians as hardworking and intelligent, often excelling in high-level positions. But my experience with students has been the opposite. They don’t engage, don’t complete coursework properly, and prioritise earning money over developing their skills. How can any employer hire someone with no confidence, no critical thinking, and no ability to communicate effectively? The simple answer is that they won’t. Many students will ultimately return to India because they failed to invest in what really matters.”…
Indian student calls UK a ‘trap’ for international students, warns them to ‘think twice’
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