Part Time

Yes, Brampton is good for Indian students mainly because there's a huge Indian community there, so adjusting feels easier compared to many other places in Canada. You'll easily find Indian food, shared accommodations, and people speaking Hindi or Punjabi.

Part-time jobs are available, especially in warehouses, restaurants, retail stores, and delivery work. But honestly, competition is much higher now because there are so many international students already there. Some students find work quickly, while others struggle for a few months.

One thing many students don't expect is the living cost. Rent in Brampton has become expensive, so most students share rooms or basements to manage expenses.

My suggestion:
choose your college and course carefully, not just the city. A good course with internship opportunities matters much more long term.

And before applying, make sure your academic documents are properly prepared and translated if needed. Many students ignore this part until visa or admission time.
Services like Home Office Translations can help with official academic document translation support.

Yes, Indian students at the University of Amsterdam can usually work part-time while studying, but there are a few important rules many students don't realise at first.

As a non-EU/EEA student, you're generally allowed to:

• Work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year, or
• Work full-time during June, July, and August

But your employer normally needs to arrange a work permit (TWV) for you. A lot of students assume they can start working immediately, then later discover the paperwork side is stricter than expected.

Most students usually find jobs in:

• Cafés/restaurants
• Retail stores
• Delivery work
• University assistant roles
• Freelance online work

One thing many international students mention is that balancing studies and work in Amsterdam can become tiring because rent and living costs are quite high compared to many other cities.

Also, learning a little Dutch helps more than people expect - even though many jobs are available in English.

A practical tip: don't fully depend on part-time income to cover all expenses. Students often find that jobs help with daily spending, but not always with full tuition and housing costs.

Before starting any job, it's always worth checking the latest student work rules directly through:

Tip: Make sure the your document are translated to get the visa to translate document there are platforms like Home Office Translations or more.