An Indian international student in Canada has gone viral after sharing the emotional and financial pressure of trying to manage studies, tuition, and part-time work at the same time.
Jyoti Kharayat posted a video on Instagram showing her daily routine, where she moves directly from classes to her shift at Starbucks and then back again to school responsibilities.
In the video, she described feeling trapped in a cycle where she needs money to pay tuition and living costs, but must work long hours to earn that money. She said the routine repeats constantly: school, work, short rest, then back again.
Her story connected with many viewers online, especially students and immigrants who understand the pressure of building a future while managing immediate financial needs.
For many international students in Canada, part-time jobs are not optional—they are essential. Tuition fees for international students are often significantly higher than domestic rates, and many also face rising rent, groceries, transportation, and other everyday expenses.
That can create a difficult balancing act:
- keeping grades up
- attending classes
- working enough hours to survive
- protecting mental and physical health
- staying motivated far from family support
Many commenters praised her resilience and positive attitude, noting that despite the exhaustion, she still said she feels happy and hopeful.
Her video highlights a broader reality behind the dream of studying abroad: opportunity often comes with sacrifice, discipline, and long hours of unseen effort.