Living and Academic conditions of Kerala students in UK: A retrospective of global exploitative migration flows

The migration pattern of Keralites has changed after 2010. The prime destination of migration aspirants were Gulf countries but the trend significantly changed to Europe and other Western developed countries. The journey starts with student migration and wish to settle there. Among these destinations, a significant chunk goes to the UK. This study primarily focuses on Kerala students' academic and living conditions in the UK. High living costs in these countries compel to work and it may affect their studies. The study’s significance is not only confined to the Kerala context. People of the global south, especially in South Asia passing through the same conditions. The study reveals exploitative working and deteriorated living conditions. These conditions affect their studies significantly. The study was conducted through case studies and narratives. The nature of the study is qualitative.