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I’m from India and have been working in social work for the last few years across different areas including child protection, gender-based violence, disability support, and program implementation. I’ve been considering pursuing a Master’s in Social Work, preferably in Australia, but the costs are extremely high and I would likely need to take an education loan while also managing expenses independently.

I’m conflicted about whether it makes more sense to pursue my master’s in India instead, since it would be much more affordable and I could save on rent/living expenses, even though it may mean comparatively lower income and work-life balance opportunities in the long run.

I’d really appreciate advice from social work students/professionals in India or Australia, as well as international students in Australia who are independently handling education loans. Has the experience been financially and personally worth it for you?

I’m from India and have been working in social work for the last few years across different areas including child protection, gender-based violence, disability support, and program implementation. I’ve been considering pursuing a Master’s in Social Work, preferably in Australia, but the costs are extremely high and I would likely need to take an education loan while also managing expenses independently.

I’m conflicted about whether it makes more sense to pursue my master’s in India instead, since it would be much more affordable and I could save on rent/living expenses, even though it may mean comparatively lower income and work-life balance opportunities in the long run.

I’d really appreciate advice from social work students/professionals in India or Australia, as well as international students in Australia who are independently handling education loans. Has the experience been financially and personally worth it for you?