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A Canadian student from India has ignited a lot of debate upon sharing her moving account through video showing the difficulties of being a foreign student. In the video, she explains her tiring dilemma: "I am stuck in a loop. I need fees to go to school, and I need a job for fees."

She captures herself walking from college to her job at Starbucks to her home and then onto the next day. She is not alone in Canada: it's common for many Indian students to juggle academics and part-time jobs to pay exorbitant fees and living expenses.

Though she maintains a positive outlook (and I am happy), videos like these have struck a chord with thousands who describe it as the other side of the Canadian dream. It reveals the hard work, fatigue, and financial struggles behind the glitzy abroad tales.

The clip is circulating widely on Instagram and YouTube, with discussions around student visas and work-life issues.