u/LittlePreference4346

So I’m moving as an international student in Ireland ,so what u guys think about it.

Hey everyone. I need some harsh reality checks and practical advice.

I’m a 21M from Pakistan. About a year and a half ago, I dropped out of my Bachelor's (CS) at a local university. I had this grand vision of building digital businesses and hustling, but I ended up falling into severe depression and overthinking. Alhamdulillah, I’ve recovered, locked back in, and I’m actively building tech/AI skills now, but my academic record is a mess.

Because of my mental health and dropping out, my transcript from that university shows a GPA of <1.0. I recently took the SAT a couple of times but couldn't break past 840. Transferring to a decent 4-year US university right now is basically impossible. Meanwhile, my old batchmates are graduating next year. It stings, but I absolutely refuse to finish my Bachelor's in Pakistan. I need to study abroad.

My Plan A (USA):
My main priority is getting into a US Community College (looking at Lone Star or HCC in Texas), putting my head down for 2 years, and then transferring to a 4-year university (like Univ. of Houston).

The problem: I am terrified of the F-1 visa interview. I’m seeing high-achieving Pakistani students with full scholarships to prestigious universities getting rejected. What are the actual chances for a 21-year-old dropout with a 2-year gap and a low GPA applying to a CC? How do I even justify this to a Visa Officer without sounding like a flight risk?

Plan B (Ireland & Five Eyes):
I cannot put all my eggs in the US basket. If the US visa is a lost cause, I am completely open to Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, or Ireland. I know Ireland accepts Duolingo and has Level 6 (diploma/college) courses. Australia and UK are options, but my 2-year gap might be a red flag for their Genuine Student tests.

My questions for you:

My questions for you:

1. How do I strategically explain my university dropout and gap years to the US Visa Officer without getting an instant 214(b) rejection?
2. Is US Community College even worth the visa risk right now for a Pakistani male, or should I immediately pivot my time and money to Ireland/Australia/Canada?
3. Has anyone here successfully navigated a similar "academic bankruptcy/dropout" situation as an international student?
   I’m ready to grind and do the hard work. I just need to know which wall to push against. Any advice from overseas Pakistanis, international students, or visa experts would be deeply appreciated.

Btw that was all my past I really changed a lot discipline and hardwork is now part of me

Hey everyone. I need some harsh reality checks and practical advice.

I’m a 21M from Pakistan. About a year and a half ago, I dropped out of my Bachelor's (CS) at a local university. I had this grand vision of building digital businesses and hustling, but I ended up falling into severe depression and overthinking. Alhamdulillah, I’ve recovered, locked back in, and I’m actively building tech/AI skills now, but my academic record is a mess.

Because of my mental health and dropping out, my transcript from that university shows a GPA of <1.0. I recently took the SAT a couple of times but couldn't break past 840. Transferring to a decent 4-year US university right now is basically impossible. Meanwhile, my old batchmates are graduating next year. It stings, but I absolutely refuse to finish my Bachelor's in Pakistan. I need to study abroad.

My Plan A (USA):
My main priority is getting into a US Community College (looking at Lone Star or HCC in Texas), putting my head down for 2 years, and then transferring to a 4-year university (like Univ. of Houston).
The problem: I am terrified of the F-1 visa interview. I’m seeing high-achieving Pakistani students with full scholarships to prestigious universities getting rejected. What are the actual chances for a 21-year-old dropout with a 1-year gap and a low GPA applying to a CC? How do I even justify this to a Visa Officer without sounding like a flight risk?

Plan B (Ireland & Five Eyes):
I cannot put all my eggs in the US basket. If the US visa is a lost cause, I am completely open to Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, or Ireland. I know Ireland accepts Duolingo and has Level 6 (diploma/college) courses. Australia and UK are options, but my 2-year gap might be a red flag for their Genuine Student tests.

My questions for you:

1. How do I strategically explain my university dropout and gap years to the US Visa Officer without getting an instant 214(b) rejection?
2. Is US Community College even worth the visa risk right now for a Pakistani male, or should I immediately pivot my time and money to Ireland/Australia/Canada?
3. Has anyone here successfully navigated a similar "academic bankruptcy/dropout" situation as an international student?
   I’m ready to grind and do the hard work. I just need to know which wall to push against. Any advice from overseas Pakistanis, international students, or visa experts would be deeply appreciated.

Hey everyone. I need some harsh reality checks and practical advice.

I’m a 21M from Pakistan. About a year and a half ago, I dropped out of my Bachelor's (CS) at a local university. I had this grand vision of building digital businesses and hustling, but I ended up falling into severe depression and overthinking. Alhamdulillah, I’ve recovered, locked back in, and I’m actively building tech/AI skills now, but my academic record is a mess.

Because of my mental health and dropping out, my transcript from that university shows a GPA of <1.0. I recently took the SAT a couple of times but couldn't break past 840. Transferring to a decent 4-year US university right now is basically impossible. Meanwhile, my old batchmates are graduating next year. It stings, but I absolutely refuse to finish my Bachelor's in Pakistan. I need to study abroad.

My Plan A (USA):
My main priority is getting into a US Community College (looking at Lone Star or HCC in Texas), putting my head down for 2 years, and then transferring to a 4-year university (like Univ. of Houston).

The problem: I am terrified of the F-1 visa interview. I’m seeing high-achieving Pakistani students with full scholarships to prestigious universities getting rejected. What are the actual chances for a 21-year-old dropout with a 2-year gap and a low GPA applying to a CC? How do I even justify this to a Visa Officer without sounding like a flight risk?

Plan B (Ireland & Five Eyes):
I cannot put all my eggs in the US basket. If the US visa is a lost cause, I am completely open to Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, or Ireland. I know Ireland accepts Duolingo and has Level 6 (diploma/college) courses. Australia and UK are options, but my 2-year gap might be a red flag for their Genuine Student tests.

My questions for you:

1. How do I strategically explain my university dropout and gap years to the US Visa Officer without getting an instant 214(b) rejection?
2. Is US Community College even worth the visa risk right now for a Pakistani male, or should I immediately pivot my time and money to Ireland/Australia/Canada?
3. Has anyone here successfully navigated a similar "academic bankruptcy/dropout" situation as an international student?
   I’m ready to grind and do the hard work. I just need to know which wall to push against. Any advice from overseas Pakistanis, international students, or visa experts would be deeply appreciated.

Hey everyone. I need some harsh reality checks and practical advice.
I’m a 21M from Pakistan. About a year and a half ago, I dropped out of my Bachelor's (CS) at a local university. I had this grand vision of building digital businesses and hustling, but I ended up falling into severe depression and overthinking. Alhamdulillah, I’ve recovered, locked back in, and

I’m actively building tech/AI skills now, but my academic record is a mess.
Because of my mental health and dropping out, my transcript from that university shows a GPA of <1.0. I recently took the SAT a couple of times but couldn't break past 840. Transferring to a decent 4-year US university right now is basically impossible. Meanwhile, my old batchmates are graduating next year. It stings, but I absolutely refuse to finish my Bachelor's in Pakistan. I need to study abroad.

My Plan A (USA):
My main priority is getting into a US Community College (looking at Lone Star or HCC in Texas), putting my head down for 2 years, and then transferring to a 4-year university (like Univ. of Houston).

The problem: I am terrified of the F-1 visa interview. I’m seeing high-achieving Pakistani students with full scholarships to prestigious universities getting rejected. What are the actual chances for a 21-year-old dropout with a 2-year gap and a low GPA applying to a CC? How do I even justify this to a Visa Officer without sounding like a flight risk?

Plan B (Ireland & Five Eyes):
I cannot put all my eggs in the US basket. If the US visa is a lost cause, I am completely open to Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, or Ireland. I know Ireland accepts Duolingo and has Level 6 (diploma/college) courses. Australia and UK are options, but my 2-year gap might be a red flag for their Genuine Student tests.

My questions for you:

1. How do I strategically explain my university dropout and gap years to the US Visa Officer without getting an instant 214(b) rejection?
2. Is US Community College even worth the visa risk right now for a Pakistani male, or should I immediately pivot my time and money to Ireland/Australia/Canada?
3. Has anyone here successfully navigated a similar "academic bankruptcy/dropout" situation as an international student?
   I’m ready to grind and do the hard work. I just need to know which wall to push against. Any advice from overseas Pakistanis, international students, or visa experts would be deeply appreciated.

Hey everyone. I need some harsh reality checks and practical advice.

I’m a 21M from Pakistan. About a year and a half ago, I dropped out of my Bachelor's (CS) at a local university. I had this grand vision of building digital businesses and hustling, but I ended up falling into severe depression and overthinking. Alhamdulillah, I’ve recovered, locked back in, and I’m actively building tech/AI skills now, but my academic record is a mess.

Because of my mental health and dropping out, my transcript from that university shows a GPA of <1.0. I recently took the SAT a couple of times but couldn't break past 840. Transferring to a decent 4-year US university right now is basically impossible. Meanwhile, my old batchmates are graduating next year. It stings, but I absolutely refuse to finish my Bachelor's in Pakistan. I need to study abroad.

My Plan A (USA):
My main priority is getting into a US Community College (looking at Lone Star or HCC in Texas), putting my head down for 2 years, and then transferring to a 4-year university (like Univ. of Houston).

The problem: I am terrified of the F-1 visa interview. I’m seeing high-achieving Pakistani students with full scholarships to prestigious universities getting rejected. What are the actual chances for a 21-year-old dropout with a 2-year gap and a low GPA applying to a CC? How do I even justify this to a Visa Officer without sounding like a flight risk?

Plan B (Ireland & Five Eyes):
I cannot put all my eggs in the US basket. If the US visa is a lost cause, I am completely open to Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, or Ireland. I know Ireland accepts Duolingo and has Level 6 (diploma/college) courses. Australia and UK are options, but my 2-year gap might be a red flag for their Genuine Student tests.
My questions for you:

1. Is US Community College even worth the visa risk right now for a Pakistani male, or should I immediately pivot my time and money to Ireland/Australia/Canada?
2. Has anyone here successfully navigated a similar "academic bankruptcy/dropout" situation as an international student?
3. I’m ready to grind and do the hard work. I just need to know which wall to push against. Any advice from overseas Pakistanis, international students, or visa experts would be deeply appreciated.