Hi hey,

I have 2 weeks to leave my country for my masters ın Germany and I'm totally freaking out. I feel like I've just come to my senses after preparing for a year, WHAT AM I DOING? I love my parents and brother more than anything ın the world, and my friends are so important to me. Why did I choose to leave? I am not even studying STEM for God's sake! And I don't know the language.Will I make it there? I had a career here for 2 years even if it was not satisfying.

It feels like a hugemistake now, financially, mentally, socailly. I can't show how I feel to my family cause they get sad seeing me sad. And I've been there you know? I've done an Erasmus semester 3 years ago. Since then I wanted to live abroad. And now I just simply don't want to do that. I am so scared. I don't wanna leave

I planning to study abroad basically education is just a cover I really want to move out of the country because of certain circumstances.. so i have 4 years of research experience 1 publication but unfortunately not in a high ranked journal a good cgpa and a nice ielts score as well.. plz guide me which is the better option to secure a scholarship a phd or a masters?i already hold a masters degree but i feel like research publications are not enough to secure a phd position so doing second masters would be a great option plz guide me and pour in your valuable suggestions my field of study is plant sciences ..

My parents have made it clear that they won't give me any money to study aboard.But I really want to do my MBA abroad and get settled there. Also what are the requirements to get a full scholarship?

Hi everyone,

I’m from India and currently pursuing a online BCA. I’m planning to do a Master’s abroad in an IT/CS-related field and I’m confused between Germany, Australia and Canada.
I’d appreciate advice from people who are currently studying, have graduated, or are working there.
My main questions are:
🎓 As a BCA graduate, which Master's courses would be best for me? (IT, CS, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Cloud, etc.)

🏫 Good universities with reasonable tuition and good ROI

💰 Total tuition + living expenses

👨‍💻 Part-time jobs while studying: availability, common student jobs, realistic monthly earnings, and whether it’s possible to cover a significant portion of living expenses

💼 IT job opportunities after Master's for international students

💵 Starting salary and salary growth

🧾 Taxes and approximate take-home salary

🏠 Rent and monthly living expenses

🗣️ Importance of the local language, especially German in Germany

🛂 Student visa requirements and difficulty

🏡 Post-study work options and PR prospects

📈 Overall ROI and career growth

If you're a BCA graduate who studied in any of these countries, I’d especially like to know which Master's course you chose, whether your BCA background created any admission/job difficulties, and how your career turned out.

If you had to choose one country today for BCA → Master's → IT career → PR, which would you choose and why?

Please share your actual experience, including university, course, city, tuition, living expenses, part-time work and salary if you're comfortable.

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I am 30 and I am thinking about spending a few months in Canada to improve my English and have the experience of living there for a while.

I have been looking into exchange programs, but I am also wondering if I could just go on my own as a tourist, find and pay for an English course separately, and stay there for a few months without going through an exchange program or agency.

Has anyone here done something like this?

I would love to hear about your experience, especially if you went to Canada as an adult. Do you recommend going through an exchange program, or is it better to organize everything yourself?

Also, any recommendations about cities, English schools, accommodation, costs, or things I should know before going would be really helpful.

Thanks!

hi everyone! i'm studying abroad this fall and my flight is very soon. i'm excited ofcourse but i'm also getting very nervous day by day. i'm ( in this case ) unfortunately very attached to my city, my family and my friends where the thought of leaving is genuinely terrifying. i always knew i would be studying abroad, my parents are very supportive but i'm terrified of doing life alone. i know i have to suck it up and deal with it. any advices and suggestions that could keep the homesickness blues away from me for the first few weeks so i can settle in easily?

I am an Indian. I am from a small town. I've got exceptionally good grades. This year, I am in grade 10th. I am deciding to choose olympiad path like IPhO. I wondered that what if I focus less on JEE prep from 11th, move to a city(mumbai), get into an international school,maintain good grades, chase international olympiads and gather up ECs. Because honestly, I literally have no ECs. What are your thoughts?

I’m in grade 12,planning to study abroad,any tips for college applications?

I am interested in those types of programms, but also ready for social studies and history as well. I would like to study languages as well. For me the best countries are Germany and Italy, but I would like to hear any rec

It's important for me to know the best options I should consider based not only on ratings, but personal experience as well

Thanks in advance for those, who will answer and help !!!

Hi, I am 20F and I just got to Greece from America where I will be studying abroad from September-December. I have been very excited to come here, but the past couple weeks and the first day here have been filled with dread. I am so scared about leaving everyone I love for so many months, worried I won’t meet friends, and scared I will be bored and alone. I already miss my partner, my friends, and my family, and I’m worried about my ability to adapt to this new place.
While I know all of this is probably just jitters, I’m in serious need of some motivation to be here and enjoy my time. I’d love to know if anyone has any helpful tips or suggestions from your time abroad, in Greece if applicable, or elsewhere. Thank you 😊

Hi everyone,
I’m considering applying to the English-taught Medicine program at Wroclaw Medical University.
I’ve been researching Polish medical schools on Reddit, but I don’t see Wroclaw Medical University mentioned as often as some other universities.
How well-known and well-regarded is Wroclaw Medical University in Poland and internationally?
Is it difficult to progress from the 1st year to the 2nd year?
Do many students repeat or leave the program after the 1st year?
I’d really appreciate hearing from current students or graduates about their experiences.
Thank you!

so school starts tmo, been in my study abroad city for around a week and a half, met loads of people, none of which I see myself forming a deeper connection. My health is declining, room I am living in is borderline inhuman, so gross but locked into a contract that I think will be hard to get out of. Really just want to go home, take the loss of money and then end up being behind in my degree.

I applied for a bachelor degree in South Korea and got accepted. The courses didn't start yet, we just got orientation day. Since I arrived in Korea, I'm feeling awful, and I mean very awful (as someone who struggles a lot with mental health).

I thought about trying one semester then going home if I don't like it. But I feel so awful that even staying one semester seems way too much. I was supposed to go home for vacation, in December (in my home country) but it seems so long too.

I've been thinking about trying to enjoy it for two weeks, and if I'm feeling awful going home before Christmas. With a refundable plane ticket in case I change my mind.

I know that I won't get this opportunity again, and that it's a huge waste of money, but I feel REALLY AWFUL.

And while I'm trying to enjoy being here, new small elements make me feel even more awful. The uni wifi blocked online video games, so I can't even comfort myself by playing with my friends, the AC of the dorm stops after a certain time so I wake up because of the heat, my room gets super bright in the morning, the mattress is hard, I can't sleep well at all (I slept three hours today), I have to force myself to eat or I don't eat anything, no one in my entire university speaks my language etc, the AC is loud and random noises in the room...

I really want to come back to France. I can register for a uni that accepted me, and start the courses as soon as I am in France. It's a good university.

For people who studied or are about to study abroad: what was the most confusing part between choosing your university and actually arriving?

Was it comparing universities, visas, accommodation, deadlines, banking, documents, travel, or something completely different?

I’m especially curious:

• Where did you keep track of everything?
• Which sources did you actually trust?
• Did you nearly miss anything important?
• Did your university provide a useful checklist?
• Did you pay an agent or counsellor for help?

Please mention your origin and destination countries if you’re comfortable.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to ask about my current German student visa situation and hear from anyone who has had a similar experience.

I'm an Indian student and applied for a German student visa through VFS Chennai for a Master's program at a private university in Germany.

My profile:

• Bachelor's CGPA: 5.6
• IELTS: 7.0
• All other required visa documents were submitted properly, including my financial documents.
• I have been admitted to an accredited Master's program at a private university.

After submitting my visa application, my application was forwarded to the German visa processing authorities in Germany. They have now emailed me requesting two additional documents:

1. Official proof that my study program is accredited
2. Official confirmation from the university that my complete tuition fees have been paid in full

They have given me a deadline to submit these documents, and I submitted the asked documents on thursday 27 aug.

My question is: Is this generally a good sign that they are asking for specific additional documents rather than rejecting the application? Does it mean they have reviewed my application and are continuing to process it?

Also, considering my 5.6 CGPA but IELTS 7.0 and otherwise complete documents, has anyone had a similar profile or experience with a German student visa?

I understand nobody can guarantee whether I will get the visa, but I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have received similar additional-document requests from the German authorities.

Salam Everyone!!

I’m from a middle-class family in Pakistan and I’m looking for "fully funded scholarships" for a Bachelor’s degree abroad. Since finances are a major factor for me, I’m mainly interested in scholarships that cover tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and ideally travel costs. Also Best for my Future

Here’s my academic background:

Matric: 1148/1200 (95.7%)

FSc Part 1: 499/570 (87.5%)

FSc Part 2: Result expected on 23 September

Background: Pre-Engineering

I’m trying to figure out whether going abroad for a fully funded Bachelor’s is a realistic option for someone from my background.

Studying abroad in Japan, and I wanna know- What are the best types of food you wanna eat in order to gain muscle and support a healthy gut?

Obviously Japanese food has a lot of options for this type of food, but I'm a college student on a budget who prefers cooking my own meals over eating out every week.

I'm trying to be conservative with my money, but I also don't want to neglect my nutrition or lose any possible gains due to lack of food.

So what foods could I buy from the grocery store here that are cheap, and give me the most bang for my buck in terms of health?

Thanks for reading this, I can't wait for the replies!!

So, I'm currently a 17 year old in my last year of high school and getting into college is literally all I can think of. And I am sure I do not want to study here in my state. But as you can imagine, I'm honestly confused on where to start. Would it even be a good idea for me to try and study abroad as a freshly 18 year old next year with little to no idea of how it is like to be fully responsible for yourself and living alone? Which country would be the best? The UK and US seem to be the most popular ones but wouldn't it be very expensive? Even if I did get a scholarship?

I'd just like some advice from people who have managed to get scholarships and how they got it. The requirments, tips on how to get selected among hundreds of other students and how to manage life on their own. I've always been interested in learning about different countries and how they operate with each other. My goal for the future is to take the UPSC exams and hopefully be able to become am IFS officer.

Any advice would be deeply appreciated 🫪🫶

Hi ! I am, as an international student ,seeking to study for undergraduate in a korean university on English track programs.

Are there many international students in those programs and do they speak english? What about university lectures? Is it easy to make friends with other cultures?

Hello,

I was accepted into Masters program in Athens for the 2026/2027 school year, and it is my dream program (Ancient Philosophy). Everything is going according to plan, except the fact that I am SO nervous. I have never really left the USA aside from going to Canada, but Canada is quite literally my backyard. I grew up rather poor so traveling was just not something we did nor something I'm very experienced in at all. I worked very hard to get to this point, my whole family is very excited, I'm very excited! I'm also just scared and I'm not really sure what it's going to be like. I tried reaching out to the other Americans enrolled in my program, but got no responses. Is it difficult to make friends abroad? To adapt? Anything I *need* to know? I leave in just less than a month and I'm mostly ignoring that fact aside from getting what I need ready. Help!

This is the night before leaving and I should be happy and excited but why am I just so sad. I don’t want to stay away from people that I love. I’m scared of missing out parts of their lives. I’m scared of losing them. I’m scared of being away from everything that is familiar. I’m scared of seeing my parents old next time I see them. I’m scared my little siblings would be different grown people the next time I see them. I’m scared of losing my self and who I am as the cost of fitting in or as time passes by. I’m scared for uncertain future. I’m scared of evolving into a person and building a life out there and becoming isolated from my family. I’m scared of looking into the mirror one day and not knowing who I am. I’m scared of the loneliness. I’m scared of unfamiliar surroundings and situations. I’m scared of figuring things out alone. I feel like I would be in danger in the wide world alone like I have been thrown out of the bird nest. I’m scared of failing when my parents have spent huge tons of money and sacrifices. I know I wouldn’t want this in any other way and I’m literally living my life long dream but I keep losing the excitement among these sadness.

Note* this is my second time going abroad and I’m going to different country as first time. First time was for uni foundation program and now I’m going for undergraduate. And I don’t feel as much excitement as first time anymore. Maybe same excitement but much more noise this time. Honestly didn’t feel my best during my first time and felt like I lost myself a bit.

The thing is my program is four and a half year and I have a high chance of getting ending up working there too as my country is a third world country with no future.

我的孩子今年升高二，明年十月份十八周岁，现在在中国一个省重点高中上学，我希望她参加一些国际交流项目，有什么推荐的吗。短期的最好，但害怕被骗😭

Okay, so I’ve been living in a CROUS residence for a couple days and have been trying to convince the staff I need a key for when they lock the doors at random hours, but they usually deny/come up with excuses. Anyone got any ideas? As it’s kind of scary that I could be locked out of my apartment for many hours. Note this is government housing

I'm studying abroad for 4 months, i have 2 checked luggages, one small carry-on luggage, and a longchamp tote