Indian-origin CEO criticised for urging students to opt for foreign universities with less Indians: 'Doesn’t come with a homely feeling'

The woman further said that students moving abroad should not need fellow Indians to try and help them feel at home and if there was a need to be around such company overseas, then it was best not to relocate.(Representational Image).

Since the start of the 21st century, there has been an consistent surge in the number of Indian students relocating overseas to pursue their higher studies and experience a new life with renewed freedom.

In most instances, students relocate abroad to pursue higher studies and hope to find more Indians at the university to get a sense of comfort, particularly during the early stages of stay.

An Indian-origin CEO, however, felt that students looking to pursue higher studies should try and get into universities that has fewer Indians in a bid to avoid toxicity and drama.

"Any Indian student planning to move abroad for higher education should check how many Indian students that university has. The more the number of Indian students, the lower that university should be on your list of places to join."

"A big Indian community of students doesn’t come with a “homely” feeling. It comes with toxic Indian patterns."

"Too much drama, lack of professionalism, no good role models, no leadership or responsibility towards juniors, self-centred behaviour, “group-ism”, back bitching, no seriousness towards the future," the CEO wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Any Indian student planning to move abroad for higher education should check how many Indian students that university has. The more the number of Indian students, the lower that university should be on your list of places to join.

A big Indian community of students doesn’t come… — Shreya Pattar (@ShreyaPattar) May 12, 2024

The woman further said that students moving abroad should not need such people as company to feel at home and if there was a need to be around such folks overseas, then it was best not to relocate.

The woman's post saw a lot of user reactions with many disagreeing with her point of view.

"I respectfully disagree. Having a community of Indian students can provide a sense of familiarity and support, especially in a new country. It's about finding the right balance between comfort and exposure to diverse perspectives," one user wrote.

"So basically, you want to avoid people similar to you. Got it. Don’t you think others might think the same things about you as well?" another user wrote.

Also read: Foreign university insurance, overseas student travel policies or both: How to take your pick