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hi,
i am 24F from a third world country but i live in the UAE. i want to know if i should apply for a tourist visa or not given that later down the line id want to apply for a canadian student visa and i dont want to hurt my chances of getting that by a rejection.

i work as cabin crew for etihad and only have a crew visa for the US on my passport. even though ive travelled 20+ countries, i dont have a visa since im crew.

i have a bank account back home with $50k cad in savings and my account in UAE with around 20k aed rn.

my whole family lives back home and have an uncle in canada who can give me an invitation letter if that helps.

any tips or advice please ?

hi,

i am a pakistani in UAE and have been waiting to apply for usa visa here but the embassy is closed still.

i contacted an agent in pakistan and asked him if i can at least get it from pakistan with an earlier date but he said not possible.

can someone tell me what to do? does anyone know of any agent who can help out? i need to travel around february

hi,

i am a pakistani in UAE and have been waiting to apply for usa visa here but the embassy is closed still.

i contacted an agent in pakistan and asked him if i can at least get it from pakistan with an earlier date but he said not possible.

can someone tell me what to do? does anyone know of any agent who can help out? i need to travel around february

Hey everyone,
I’m kinda stuck and wanted to get advice from people, especially Pakistanis abroad or anyone who actually knows how the US/Canada tech scene works for international students.

I did my BS in CS and started working as a data engineer. Then I took another job mainly to save up some money before going for my Master’s in Data Science in the US or Canada. That was the plan for a while, just work, save, go for masters, and then hopefully continue my career there.

But now I keep overthinking it because everything with AI and tech is changing so fast. By the time I graduate around 2028–2029, I don’t even know what data science will even look like anymore. I’m worried I might be locking myself into a field that could be very different by then or even oversaturated.

I also want to eventually settle in the US or Canada after my master’s, so I’m trying to be realistic about what actually gives me a stable path there as an international student.
I’ve even started thinking if I should just switch fields altogether but I don’t even know what I would switch to. I’ve even thought about doing a second bachelor’s in something else just to reset properly, but that feels like a huge step and I’m not even sure what I’d switch into.

I don’t hate data work, I actually enjoy it, but I don’t know if that’s enough anymore with how fast everything is evolving.
Would really appreciate honest advice from people already in the US/Canada or in tech. Should I stick with data science/data engineering, or is it smarter to pivot now before I go further down this path?

Hey everyone,
I’m 24F and kinda stuck and wanted to get advice from people, especially Pakistanis abroad or anyone who actually knows how the US/Canada tech scene works for international students.

I did my BS in CS and started working as a data engineer. Then I took another job mainly to save up some money before going for my Master’s in Data Science in the US or Canada. That was the plan for a while, just work, save, go for masters, and then hopefully continue my career there.

But now I keep overthinking it because everything with AI and tech is changing so fast. By the time I graduate around 2028–2029, I don’t even know what data science will even look like anymore. I’m worried I might be locking myself into a field that could be very different by then or even oversaturated.

I also want to eventually settle in the US or Canada after my master’s, so I’m trying to be realistic about what actually gives me a stable path there as an international student.
I’ve even started thinking if I should just switch fields altogether but I don’t even know what I would switch to. I’ve even thought about doing a second bachelor’s in something else just to reset properly, but that feels like a huge step and I’m not even sure what I’d switch into.

I don’t hate the work, I actually enjoy it, but I don’t know if that’s enough anymore with how fast everything is evolving.

Would really appreciate honest advice from people already in the US/Canada or in tech. Should I stick with data science/data engineering, or is it smarter to pivot now before I go further down this path?

hi,

i need to get a usa b1/b2 visa asap but with the embassy closed im really confused. does anyone know of any agent who can help me get a sooner interview date whenever embassy opens? thanks

I’m 24F, currently living abroad, and lately I’ve been questioning everything.

Growing up, I always wanted to do medicine. I had the grades for it but family circumstances and
finances completely changed the direction of my life.

I come from a pretty broken family situation and had to focus more on getting out and surviving than actually pursuing what I wanted. I work now and I know from the outside it looks fine, but deep down I’ve always carried regret over not becoming what I wanted academically and professionally.

For the longest time I’ve been wanting to start over somehow. Go back to school, rebuild my life, do something that actually gives me fulfillment because I constantly feel behind people my age.

Recently I met a guy I really like, but he’s a doctor in the US himself and comes from a very stable, highly educated family. The kind of typical accomplished Pakistani family where everyone has proper careers and status.

And I can’t stop feeling deeply insecure.
As Pakistanis especially, family background matters a lot and I keep thinking if this ever became serious, his family would judge me hard. I already feel insecure enough about not becoming successful the way I wanted to, and now I keep comparing myself to him too. Sometimes I genuinely feel like he probably thinks I’m not smart enough for him.

Now I keep wondering if I should just end this before I get attached and focus on fixing my own life first.
Do I focus on marriage? Career? Trying to start over academically at 24? Both?
I feel like I’m stuck between wanting love and wanting to become the person I always thought I’d be.

I’m 24F, Pakistani, currently living abroad, and lately I’ve been questioning everything.

Growing up, I always wanted to do medicine. I had the grades for it but family circumstances and
finances completely changed the direction of my life.

I come from a pretty broken family situation and had to focus more on getting out and surviving than actually pursuing what I wanted. I work now and I know from the outside it looks fine, but deep down I’ve always carried regret over not becoming what I wanted academically and professionally.

For the longest time I’ve been wanting to start over somehow. Go back to school, rebuild my life, do something that actually gives me fulfillment because I constantly feel behind people my age.

Recently I met a guy I really like, but he’s a doctor in the US himself and comes from a very stable, highly educated family. The kind of typical accomplished Pakistani family where everyone has proper careers and status.

And I can’t stop feeling deeply insecure.
As Pakistanis especially, family background matters a lot and I keep thinking if this ever became serious, his family would judge me hard. I already feel insecure enough about not becoming successful the way I wanted to, and now I keep comparing myself to him too. Sometimes I genuinely feel like he probably thinks I’m not smart enough for him.

Now I keep wondering if I should just end this before I get attached and focus on fixing my own life first.
Do I focus on marriage? Career? Trying to start over academically at 24? Both?
I feel like I’m stuck between wanting love and wanting to become the person I always thought I’d be.

hi,

long shot but i’ve been talking to this guy and we stopped talking for a bit and i was the last one to text so it’s embarrassing to text again. i don’t ever feel this way abt someone so im being desperate lol. we used to text so i can’t just post a story or something to get attention so what can i do 🥲 we mainly talked on imessage. he was always busy with work so i want him to somehow come across him so he can remember me 😭 pls advice

I’m 24F and seriously rethinking my life choices right now.

Ever since I was younger, I always wanted to do medicine, but life happened and I couldn’t go down that path. Now years later I keep wondering if I should restart and finally pursue it, but it feels a lot harder now than it would have been at 18.

I would basically have to start over completely, do pre med, then med school, and commit years of my life to this. (waiting for my PR to start properly, expected to come within an year)

A reason I am even considering it now is because I feel pretty unfulfilled with life in general, and part of me feels like maybe pursuing something difficult and meaningful like this would finally make me feel like I am working toward something that matters.

At the same time, I cannot tell if I genuinely want medicine or if I am looking back at the dream I gave up because I am unhappy with where I currently am.

My biggest concern though is this. I am extremely affected by seeing people sick, suffering, or dying. Years ago I saw a dead body unexpectedly and I genuinely still think about it to this day. Stuff like that stays with me and can keep me up at night.
I know there are different specialties and not every doctor deals with emergencies or critical care, but med school itself obviously means being exposed to a lot of difficult situations.

So I guess I am asking if anyone here has gone into medicine while being naturally very sensitive to suffering and death. Is that something people adapt to over time, or is this a sign that I might not actually be suited for this path despite wanting it for so long?
Would really appreciate honest opinions.

there’s a guy i really like and things between us are serious, but lately i’ve been feeling incredibly insecure about the difference between our lives.

i’m 24f, the first person in my family trying to get a degree, i work, and i’ve spent most of my life trying to build stability for myself because i come from a broken family and difficult financial circumstances. because of that, i’ve had to give up a lot of dreams and opportunities growing up, so i already feel behind compared to people my age.

he comes from the complete opposite. educated family, stable home, supportive environment, the kind of life i’ve always wished i had.

people from our culture know how much families judge. it’s never just about the two people involved, people look at your parents, family situation, education, money, reputation, everything.

and honestly i can’t stop thinking about how his family would view mine. i keep worrying they’d look at me and think i’m with him because i want access to a better life or that i’m somehow trying to benefit from what his family has.

that fear hits harder because i’ve spent years sacrificing things and giving up dreams because i never had the same opportunities others did.
i really care about him but sometimes i feel deeply insecure knowing the gap between where we both come from.

not sure if i should give up on this.

would you guys say it’s worth starting mbbs in pakistan at 24F if my end goal is to move to the US? because of my age idk if it’s worth it anymore. how are the IMG stats now?

I’m 24 and honestly feeling like I want a fresh start. Due to finances and life circumstances, I didn’t end up pursuing the education path I originally wanted, and now I’m considering going back to school.
Has anyone here started at a US community college as an international student in their mid-20s? Is 24 considered too old, or is that fairly common?
I’m particularly interested in:
How admissions work for international students
Costs and financial aid options (if any)
Transferring from a community college to a 4-year university later
Student visa requirements
Whether this is a realistic path if you’re trying to rebuild your education from scratch
I’d love to hear from anyone who has done this themselves or knows someone who has. What options should I be looking into, and what do you wish you’d known before starting?
Thanks!

24F from Pakistan. I’m currently working and doing okay career-wise, but I feel completely unfulfilled and honestly a bit lost.

When I was younger, my dream was to study medicine. I got into some universities I was really excited about, but due to finances and family pressure, I couldn’t pursue it. Instead, I did some online programs because they were more affordable and feasible at the time. Looking back, I regret that decision a lot.

Now I’m 24 and feel like I never got a proper education or career path that I genuinely wanted. The biggest issue is that I have no long-term plan. My long-term goal has always been to eventually settle in the US, but I have no idea how to get there from where I am now.

Part of me wants to start over and go back to studying, but I can’t afford to go abroad for university. At the same time, I really don’t want to spend another 4–5 years in Pakistan starting from scratch. I come from a pretty toxic household/environment and have wanted to leave for a long time.

I am so lost and don’t know what to do. There’s much more things to consider now that I’m not 18 anymore. I can’t help but think about this everyday. My problem is I don’t know when, how or where to start over.

24F from Pakistan. I’m currently working and doing okay career-wise, but I feel completely unfulfilled and honestly a bit lost.

When I was younger, my dream was to study medicine. I got into some universities I was really excited about, but due to finances and family pressure, I couldn’t pursue it. Instead, I did some online programs because they were more affordable and feasible at the time. Looking back, I regret that decision a lot.

Now I’m 24 and feel like I never got a proper education or career path that I genuinely wanted. The biggest issue is that I have no long-term plan. My long-term goal has always been to eventually settle in the US, but I have no idea how to get there from where I am now.

Part of me wants to start over and go back to studying, but I can’t afford to go abroad for university. At the same time, I really don’t want to spend another 4–5 years in Pakistan starting from scratch. I come from a pretty toxic household/environment and have wanted to leave for a long time.

I am so lost and don’t know what to do. There’s much more things to consider now that I’m not 18 anymore. I can’t help but think about this everyday.

Hi guys. It’s my second time in the US and i’m visiting LA for the first time for 2 days. I’ll be staying near Long beach. I wanna explore as much as I can but I don’t wanna spend too much on Uber and can’t rent a car either. Can someone pls lmk how I can get around without spending too much? Mainly I wanna go to Saint monica pier, hollywood boulevard, hollywood sign and some other places depending if ive time

Hi,
I am 24F living in dubai and earning around 10k aed. I want to start travelling slowly. I’m looking at Japan and UK visa specifically but i’m not sure about the process. Do i need to keep my passport for some days for these visas? How much bank statement do I need approximately?

Hi,
I am 24F living in dubai and earning around 10k aed. I want to start travelling slowly. I’m looking at Japan and UK visa specifically but i’m not sure about the process. Do i need to keep my passport for some days for these visas? How much bank statement do I need approximately?

hi guys, it’s the second day of Eid and me and my cousins are bored. we are on this site called ome.tv and it’s fun to talk to randoms but it’s full of uncles sometimes 😭 pls come and join

where can i get good teeth whitening results in islamabad/rawalpindi? got it done last time for 25k and literally it did nothing and then they said its because of how my teeth are which didn’t make sense