u/This_Cat56

Had two serious Telugu NRI arranged-marriage alliances fall apart because of family expectations around assets, financial status and “settlement.” My family agreed to even give dowry. Sadly that wasn’t ‘enough’.

The irony? Both men told me they loved me. Both still walked away when their families didn’t agree.

First break hit me hard and I took almost 6-8 months to recover mentally, after the second alliance broke : I’ve managed to recover due to experience relatively quickly.

So, a suggestion to men: if you’re still a mama-and-papa’s boy and know you can’t stand up for your partner when it matters, don’t even try. You are going to make someone’s life ‘miserable’.

Love without the courage to stand by your partner isn’t enough.

To the women reading this: please become independent. Build your own career, money, identity and confidence. Don’t make marriage your financial security plan. Sadly, most families in Telugu states including men and their parents, aren’t progressive.

I decided to do exactly that.

Despite being educated, professionally successful and, frankly, looking fucking good 😂, I realized I didn’t need anyone’s approval.
So I bet on myself.

A few months later…

Right now Heading out with a fucking $70K scholarship.
Maybe the best response to being underestimated isn’t proving people wrong.
It’s building a life where you don’t need anyone to choose you.
Marriage should add to your life and not determine your worth. To everyone, Stay away from arranged setup and marry only when their ‘stated values’ align with their ‘words’

Wish me luck @all 🍀🍀🍀

Hi everyone,
I’m an international applicant from India and have recently been admitted to the Ivey MBA (Jan 2027 intake) with a $70K Forté Fellowship.
I’m very excited about Ivey, but I’m trying to make a financially responsible decision before committing.
After the scholarship, I would still have a significant amount to fund through a combination of family support, savings, and potentially an education loan. I’m trying to understand whether the investment makes sense given the current Canadian job market.
A little about my background:
~6 years of experience in B2C EdTech
Currently in a senior sales/business development leadership role
Managed a 35–40 person sales organization
Significant revenue ownership and multiple promotions
Looking to transition into SaaS/B2B sales, strategy, consulting, or broader business roles after the MBA
International student / Indian applicant
Ivey MBA Jan 2027
$70K Forté Fellowship
I’d especially appreciate perspectives from current Ivey students, recent graduates, and other international MBA students in Canada.
My main questions:
For an international student, do you feel Ivey is worth the remaining financial investment after a $70K scholarship?
How realistic are post-MBA employment opportunities for international students in the current Canadian market?
How have people managed the remaining cost — loans, scholarships, savings, family support, etc.?
Are there meaningful additional scholarships/funding opportunities after receiving the initial Ivey scholarship?
How difficult has recruiting been, particularly for people trying to switch industries/functions?
If you were in my position again, would you still choose Ivey?
I’m not looking for a promotional answer — I’d genuinely appreciate the honest financial and career perspective, including the downsides.
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m an international applicant from India and have recently been admitted to the Ivey MBA (Jan 2027 intake) with a $70K Forté Fellowship.
I’m very excited about Ivey, but I’m trying to make a financially responsible decision before committing.
After the scholarship, I would still have a significant amount to fund through a combination of family support, savings, and potentially an education loan. I’m trying to understand whether the investment makes sense given the current Canadian job market.
A little about my background:
~6 years of experience in B2C EdTech
Currently in a senior sales/business development leadership role
Managed a 35–40 person sales organization
Significant revenue ownership and multiple promotions
Looking to transition into SaaS/B2B sales, strategy, consulting, or broader business roles after the MBA
International student / Indian applicant
Ivey MBA Jan 2027
$70K Forté Fellowship
I’d especially appreciate perspectives from current Ivey students, recent graduates, and other international MBA students in Canada.
My main questions:
For an international student, do you feel Ivey is worth the remaining financial investment after a $70K scholarship?
How realistic are post-MBA employment opportunities for international students in the current Canadian market?
How have people managed the remaining cost — loans, scholarships, savings, family support, etc.?
Are there meaningful additional scholarships/funding opportunities after receiving the initial Ivey scholarship?
How difficult has recruiting been, particularly for people trying to switch industries/functions?
If you were in my position again, would you still choose Ivey?
I’m not looking for a promotional answer — I’d genuinely appreciate the honest financial and career perspective, including the downsides.
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m an international applicant from India and have recently been admitted to the Ivey MBA (Jan 2027 intake) with a $70K Forté Fellowship.
I’m very excited about Ivey, but I’m trying to make a financially responsible decision before committing.
After the scholarship, I would still have a significant amount to fund through a combination of family support, savings, and potentially an education loan. I’m trying to understand whether the investment makes sense given the current Canadian job market.
A little about my background:
~6 years of experience in B2C EdTech
Currently in a senior sales/business development leadership role
Managed a 35–40 person sales organization
Significant revenue ownership and multiple promotions
Looking to transition into SaaS/B2B sales, strategy, consulting, or broader business roles after the MBA
International student / Indian applicant
Ivey MBA Jan 2027
$70K Forté Fellowship
I’d especially appreciate perspectives from current Ivey students, recent graduates, and other international MBA students in Canada.
My main questions:
For an international student, do you feel Ivey is worth the remaining financial investment after a $70K scholarship?
How realistic are post-MBA employment opportunities for international students in the current Canadian market?
How have people managed the remaining cost — loans, scholarships, savings, family support, etc.?
Are there meaningful additional scholarships/funding opportunities after receiving the initial Ivey scholarship?
How difficult has recruiting been, particularly for people trying to switch industries/functions?
If you were in my position again, would you still choose Ivey?
I’m not looking for a promotional answer — I’d genuinely appreciate the honest financial and career perspective, including the downsides.
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m an international applicant from India and have recently been admitted to the Ivey MBA (Jan 2027 intake) with a $70K Forté Fellowship.
I’m very excited about Ivey, but I’m trying to make a financially responsible decision before committing.
After the scholarship, I would still have a significant amount to fund through a combination of family support, savings, and potentially an education loan. I’m trying to understand whether the investment makes sense given the current Canadian job market.
A little about my background:
~6 years of experience in B2C EdTech
Currently in a senior sales/business development leadership role
Managed a 35–40 person sales organization
Significant revenue ownership and multiple promotions
Looking to transition into SaaS/B2B sales, strategy, consulting, or broader business roles after the MBA
International student / Indian applicant
Ivey MBA Jan 2027
$70K Forté Fellowship
I’d especially appreciate perspectives from current Ivey students, recent graduates, and other international MBA students in Canada.
My main questions:
For an international student, do you feel Ivey is worth the remaining financial investment after a $70K scholarship?
How realistic are post-MBA employment opportunities for international students in the current Canadian market?
How have people managed the remaining cost — loans, scholarships, savings, family support, etc.?
Are there meaningful additional scholarships/funding opportunities after receiving the initial Ivey scholarship?
How difficult has recruiting been, particularly for people trying to switch industries/functions?
If you were in my position again, would you still choose Ivey?
I’m not looking for a promotional answer — I’d genuinely appreciate the honest financial and career perspective, including the downsides.
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m an international applicant from India and have recently been admitted to the Ivey MBA (Jan 2027 intake) with a $70K Forté Fellowship.
I’m very excited about Ivey, but I’m trying to make a financially responsible decision before committing.
After the scholarship, I would still have a significant amount to fund through a combination of family support, savings, and potentially an education loan. I’m trying to understand whether the investment makes sense given the current Canadian job market.
A little about my background:
~6 years of experience in B2C EdTech
Currently in a senior sales/business development leadership role
Managed a 35–40 person sales organization
Significant revenue ownership and multiple promotions
Looking to transition into SaaS/B2B sales, strategy, consulting, or broader business roles after the MBA
International student / Indian applicant
Ivey MBA Jan 2027
$70K Forté Fellowship
I’d especially appreciate perspectives from current Ivey students, recent graduates, and other international MBA students in Canada.
My main questions:
For an international student, do you feel Ivey is worth the remaining financial investment after a $70K scholarship?
How realistic are post-MBA employment opportunities for international students in the current Canadian market?
How have people managed the remaining cost — loans, scholarships, savings, family support, etc.?
Are there meaningful additional scholarships/funding opportunities after receiving the initial Ivey scholarship?
How difficult has recruiting been, particularly for people trying to switch industries/functions?
If you were in my position again, would you still choose Ivey?
I’m not looking for a promotional answer — I’d genuinely appreciate the honest financial and career perspective, including the downsides.
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m an international applicant from India and have recently been admitted to the Ivey MBA (Jan 2027 intake) with a $70K Forté Fellowship.
I’m very excited about Ivey, but I’m trying to make a financially responsible decision before committing.
After the scholarship, I would still have a significant amount to fund through a combination of family support, savings, and potentially an education loan. I’m trying to understand whether the investment makes sense given the current Canadian job market.
A little about my background:
~6 years of experience in B2C EdTech
Currently in a senior sales/business development leadership role
Managed a 35–40 person sales organization
Significant revenue ownership and multiple promotions
Looking to transition into SaaS/B2B sales, strategy, consulting, or broader business roles after the MBA
International student / Indian applicant
Ivey MBA Jan 2027
$70K Forté Fellowship
I’d especially appreciate perspectives from current Ivey students, recent graduates, and other international MBA students in Canada.
My main questions:
For an international student, do you feel Ivey is worth the remaining financial investment after a $70K scholarship?
How realistic are post-MBA employment opportunities for international students in the current Canadian market?
How have people managed the remaining cost — loans, scholarships, savings, family support, etc.?
Are there meaningful additional scholarships/funding opportunities after receiving the initial Ivey scholarship?
How difficult has recruiting been, particularly for people trying to switch industries/functions?
If you were in my position again, would you still choose Ivey?
I’m not looking for a promotional answer — I’d genuinely appreciate the honest financial and career perspective, including the downsides.
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m an international applicant from India and have recently been admitted to the Ivey MBA (Jan 2027 intake) with a $70K Forté Fellowship.
I’m very excited about Ivey, but I’m trying to make a financially responsible decision before committing.
After the scholarship, I would still have a significant amount to fund through a combination of family support, savings, and potentially an education loan. I’m trying to understand whether the investment makes sense given the current Canadian job market.
A little about my background:
~6 years of experience in B2C EdTech
Currently in a senior sales/business development leadership role
Managed a 35–40 person sales organization
Significant revenue ownership and multiple promotions
Looking to transition into SaaS/B2B sales, strategy, consulting, or broader business roles after the MBA
International student / Indian applicant
Ivey MBA Jan 2027
$70K Forté Fellowship
I’d especially appreciate perspectives from current Ivey students, recent graduates, and other international MBA students in Canada.
My main questions:
For an international student, do you feel Ivey is worth the remaining financial investment after a $70K scholarship?
How realistic are post-MBA employment opportunities for international students in the current Canadian market?
How have people managed the remaining cost — loans, scholarships, savings, family support, etc.?
Are there meaningful additional scholarships/funding opportunities after receiving the initial Ivey scholarship?
How difficult has recruiting been, particularly for people trying to switch industries/functions?
If you were in my position again, would you still choose Ivey?
I’m not looking for a promotional answer — I’d genuinely appreciate the honest financial and career perspective, including the downsides.
Thanks!