SwirlyWalrus
SwirlyWalrus

Should I go to Canada for Masters in Data Science? If yes, how?

my_qualification: B.Tech IT from tier-3 college. 70% I am 24 years old. I graduated in 2021 and had total 13 backlogs during UG and it took me 5 years to complete my degree. I am unemployed since my graduation and have been wasting my time on learning random things or multiple technologies at a same time. 2 months ago I decided to go to Canada for masters and my family supported me, my friend suggested me MS Data Science because he is Data Scientist in Canada. So, I gave IELTS in March and scored 7 band. Recently I had a talk with an Agency named Canam. And they suggested me to get Experience Letter + offer letter + LOR from employer + last 6 months payslip also Backlog Certificate from college but I don't have any of these things. What should I do in this situation? How should I move forward? How can I get my life on track? I'm just confused and not sure what should I do.

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DerpyPancake
DerpyPancake

What do you think doing a master's from Canada will achieve?

SwirlyWalrus
SwirlyWalrus

As I only can go on education loan. I think I'll get a second chance? A Fresh start. Will be able to earn little amount of money side by side. Maybe I'll be self dependent and probably won't bother friends and family for basic necessities. and after graduation a good paying job. Idk how much wrong or right I am but that's what I am thinking for a better future.

DerpyPancake
DerpyPancake

Okay, what I'm going to say is going to sound super harsh and probably rude but I think you need a reality check

You're sitting in India, probably one of the most child friendly cultures in the world (in the sense that you're not expected to move out or work at 18, your parents are fully prepared to pay for and take care of you all your life, especially if you're the son) I'm assuming your college was all paid for without loans, you have a roof over your head and didn't have to worry about earning anything With all that comfort, you had 13 backs in an education system where teachers literally dictate notes even to 20 year olds and spoonfeed everything.

Inspite of not having to worry about getting food on your table, having a stable roof on your head, your bedroom, your underwears washed (by someone else) you have neen unsuccessful in finding a job in a country where somebody's chacha always has a dukan or a side business one can learn from

Now you think, you'll go to a completely foreign country, assume the HUGE responsibility of lakhs of rupees of loans, find a roof over your head, worry about meeting rent every month, worry about keeping the lights on and whether or not you have food on your table at night, wash your own utensils and underwear, have absolutely no family or support system of any kind and not only will you successfully complete your degree (in an education system wherein you'll be expected to take and make your own notes, in a language which is absolutely not your mother tongue and you make rookie mistakes in - you take an exam, not give an exam) BUT you'll find a part time job, juggle that with your degree AND find a good high paying job? Do you see how that sounds?

Buddy, the truth is, unless you feel that your family, culture or environment has held you back somehow (toxic or too controlling a family, not actually having the privileges I've listed above) or you're loaded and the loan amount would be less, you'll waste your time and money 1/n

BouncyNarwhal
BouncyNarwhal

Depends on college... If it's a premier college then go for it... Else don't bother. Get a part time degree in India and build a Git portfolio and publish a few papers... Will be bette in the long run

SwirlyWalrus
SwirlyWalrus

Given my academic qualification there is no chance I'll be able to get a premier college. Also can you please elaborate on publishing papers? Also please suggest me some part time degree which can help me in building a career.

BouncyNarwhal
BouncyNarwhal

BITS Pilani and IIT Hyderabad or IIIT Hyderabadi have part time degree options.... Publish research papers... Pick a domain, look at what's getting published in relevant conferences and try to get published there... This will add much more value and differentiate you with companies long term

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