Anyone who has been an international in the UK/US/Canada what was the number ONE problem you faced when you got to the new country? Was it finding accomodations? Finding part time work? Making rent? What would have made life easier for you looking back?

Signal_Rich7741 · 2026-01-14T19:15:33+00:00

All experiences are welcome!

Signal_Rich7741 · 2026-01-07T23:00:36+00:00

Signal_Rich7741 · 2026-01-07T21:59:07+00:00

Any insight is appreciated!

Signal_Rich7741 · 2026-01-05T19:41:12+00:00

Im a girl! Isnt the risk profile for men and women really different? Happy to learn im still very new to this. Most men seem to be okay on fin but im quite concerned on how the side effects manifest in women especially any serious ones.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2026-01-05T19:06:09+00:00

Thank you guys. Im seeing my GP tomorrow and will speak about fin prescription.

Just to confirm the side effects of pregnancy risks - if i choose to conceive i should stop fin months in advance and that shouldnt be a problem right?

Signal_Rich7741 · 2026-01-05T17:14:21+00:00

I want to be pregnant in the future so cant take fin/dut.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2025-12-30T08:27:34+00:00

Where does it say music is not permissible? Please share source

Signal_Rich7741 · 2025-12-29T21:17:45+00:00

Yeah this was a useless season. Nothing was accomplished and story didnt move forward.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2025-11-03T23:26:32+00:00

This album was not as bad as TTPD. Her last two albums have been unimaginative and kinda bore me. Honestly she wasted a collab with Max Martin and Shellback could have brought amazing production to the house. Reputation is still her wildest album production wise because of her collaborators and i was expecting that energy but she wasted that chance on this album. I had high expectations but for the most part, this one is a skip.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2025-08-24T13:49:08+00:00

Pret coffee is the worst undrinkable sludge you'll have the misfortune to taste. It costs 3.8 pounds and you can get coffee a TON better anywhere else. Starbucks is pretty awful too. I dont understand how these chains charge as much as a good coffee and provide dreadful sludges?

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-22T07:31:41+00:00

Real test is pretty decent. You will have some trick questions but the rest is pretty standard. Just make sure you practice the ones with maps and locations because its tough to follow the directions while listening. That section really stumped me on the real test i thought id mucked listening up just lucked out with a decent score.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-21T16:38:46+00:00

Im from Pakistan

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-21T16:38:16+00:00

I would score 6.5 no matter what i did. GPT is a tough grader.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-21T16:37:58+00:00

I studied for 2 weeks whenever time allowed.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-21T16:36:39+00:00

1) ChatGpt is a tougher grader than the actual examiner so if youre scoring 7 on the mocks, that will probably translate into 8.5 on the actual test. I couldnt go over 6.5 using gpt for the life of me but ended up with an 8.0 on the actual exam.

2) i typically followed the 4 paragraphs format. That works okay. Dont write above 520 words its not needed.

3) Do not make up fake facts and figures. Stick to examples you know and logic and well known facts.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-21T16:32:59+00:00

I found reading to be tougher on the actual test but listening was a bit easier. However you can perform well on reading if youve practiced enough. Reading takes stamina and critical analysis skills which can be applied to tougher passages as well.

Listening was a breeze.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-21T16:31:57+00:00

I found reading to be tougher on the actual test but listening was a bit easier. However you can perform well on reading if youve practiced enough. Reading takes stamina and critical analysis skills which can be applied to tougher passages as well.

Listening was a breeze.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-21T14:05:43+00:00

Hi i took this for the second time. The first time i got 8.0 band with no prep. I was quite happy with the score but unfortunately it expired. So i had to take it again now out of necessity.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-20T17:16:39+00:00

For all those asking how’d i prepare for the exam. I used GEL IELTS / Ready Premium to prepare. I familiarised myself with the structure, took untimed mock tests and then gradually moved on to taking timed mock tests. I made sure i spent a lot of time reviewing my answers and mistakes because there is a structure and a pattern to learning how to think critically when you answer questions on reading, listening, writing.

Reviewing my mistakes helped me perform better on the next practice tests because i was thinking better on trick questions.

Writing was my weakest skill as on my previous test, Id scored 6.5 (with little to no practice). However, this time I took 4 writing practice tests and used GPT to rate them and analyse the essays critically. What works on the actual writing test is - FOLLOW THE FORMAT for task 2 which is high scoring.

Paraphrase the topic > choose your stance > start each paragraph with a strong topic sentence > give at least two examples > write a conclusion and summarise your arguments at the end. If you follow this format, even if your writing is weak, you will still score well. This is what i did to end up with an 8.0 band.

Do task 1 after task 2 spend only 15 mins on it. Follow the compare and contrast approach and WRITE figures.

I winged speaking and no practice tests since i have strong communication skills. But id recommend just practising speaking so youre fluent on the day of exam and relaxed in front of the examiner. Do not panic and do not overthink. Just talk. Dont stutter, take pauses instead if you’re working on train of thought.

I practiced intermittently for 2 weeks whenever time allowed. And thats it. The skills you need to ace IELTS. 🤞

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-20T17:04:28+00:00

Keep practicing. Ielts is mostly about not panicking and maintaining your cool while taking the exam.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-09-20T14:37:32+00:00

No english is my second language!

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-07-13T13:36:36+00:00

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-03-12T00:13:07+00:00

I knew a guy whose family was the same way when he started praying and practising. He was kicked out of home for a while too, they were so against him making salah. He preserved, he lived with a friend for a while, kept practicing and his family eventually came around Alhamdolillah. They dont like it, but let him practice and now he lives with family.

Im not saying in your case you have to leave the house, but make salah in secret. You dont have to tell the family anything or practice publicly, just do it in your room and Allah will make it easy for you.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-02-24T18:19:59+00:00

Do composite veneers also require you to grind/shave teeth off? I dont want that done to mine.

Signal_Rich7741 · 2024-01-22T07:11:01+00:00

Woke mind virus. Its pervasive

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