r/studyAbroad

I just finished my first week abroad in Germany and I’m so miserable here. My room is moldy and smells bad, my bedding is uncomfortable, my wifi doesn’t work, my key doesn’t work so I just have to pray someone lets me into the building every time, I have to take the bus to go anywhere and I’ve been living off of bread and butter. My German isn’t very good and no one speaks English so it’s difficult for me to do really anything. I’m so miserable here. Today is Easter and everyone at home is spending time with each other laughing and eating treats and a home cooked meal and all I have is stale bread and being alone. I miss my family and friends and good food and everything. I’m literally counting down the days until I can go home but I still have around 100 days left. Sometimes I wish for a medical or family emergency that would give me an excuse to go home. I feel so guilty because I know I’m supposed to be happy here, and taking advantage of the experience but I’d give literally anything to leave this country. I haven’t felt this low in years, I cry for hours daily. I feel trapped and I don’t want to do anything except sleep to hopefully make time go faster. I don’t even know what to do anymore, does anyone have any advice at all?

9 months ago, i applied for a short term study abroad trip in Thailand for 2 weeks. a couple days ago, its been revealed that we can’t go because of the conflict in the middle-east.

instead of completely cancelling the trip (especially since i paid for it all), we’re now going to Morocco.

i’m kind of conflicted about this, because while it’s still a beautiful and culture-rich country, it’s way different than Thailand. going from a beachy Thailand trip to a deserty trip to Morocco is quite the difference lol.

We are planning on going to Marrakech (sightseeing), Rabat (sightseeing/museums), and a day trip to Meknes (a museum and world heritage site). From there, we’ll go to Fez (sightseeing and museums), and Agafey (camel riding).

There’s a lot of museums and temples that we’re going to, which is fun and all, but i wanted to do more fun stuff. in Thailand, we were going to go to the beach, an ethical elephant sanctuary, a dinner cruise, cooking class with a village tribe, and more. museums are cool, but i wanted to do more exciting things like what i listed for Thailand.

I’m extremely grateful that i’m still able to go somewhere, but i feel kind of ripped off and disappointed. i spent ~9 months planning and researching for Thailand, and now im suddenly leaving for Morocco in 4 weeks.

what do you guys think of this itinerary? should i just go, or get my money back and have fomo at home. i want to go, but im disappointed in the itinerary.

thank you!!

My identical twin and I are from the U.S. and the first time we went out of the country was just us two traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico. This was this past winter break (so a couple months ago) and I have the option of studying abroad this fall for a semester in Prague in the Czech Republic. In Mexico, we are both proficient enough in Spanish to have gotten by and to understand and ask anything we needed to.

However, I was really stressed out and so was she. I remember just wanting to go home the whole time. It got so bad and we both were crying and really wanted to go home early. The only thing keeping us there was how much money we had paid to do this trip. Don’t get me wrong, Oaxaca is by far the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen and the people were just spectacular. Towards the end I was feeling okay enough to go on some of the itinerary we had planned while my twin couldn’t stomach leaving our hostel. She did force herself to though and I had some fun but couldn’t stop thinking about home. I love nature and bookstores and gardens and that’s what I would try to explore while in Europe, but I just really don’t want that feeling to come back. If it did, the only way I could handle it I think is being positive it was worth it.

Please help!! Any suggestions??

I am an Indian and before jee I told my parents that I want to go abroad and pursue psychology. It genuinely interests me and also feels like a way to start fresh away from this environment.I also know my dad has financial responsibilities like loans and my sister’s marriage, so I told them not to spend more than around 12 lakh on my education(BTech ) and they were ready to spend a lot for a tier 2 college but I was alright with tier 3 too. My long-term goal is to settle abroad and get PR. My sibling may settle abroad soon as well, so I’ve been thinking more seriously about it. But I’m confused about the right path. I’ve heard that going abroad after BTech without work experience can make it harder to find jobs and that many people first work in India before going for a master’s. I have interest in psychology, media literacy, global politics, and also the healthcare side. I regret not taking PCB, but I still wonder if there’s any way I can move towards healthcare (especially something like skin/derma-related fields) through a degree in India and then study further abroad. I’ve also seen people take alternative routes like beauty/parlour courses and then move abroad, so I’m confused about what’s actually practical and stable especially in an unstable market where Indians are finding it hard to get job in IT field.

Ps: Also due to some family problem I really want to go abroad as soon as my bachelor's end from a tier 2-tier 3 so what's the best way to do that without sabotaging my chances of getting a job and what all should I prepare in my 4 years of degree to get a good University in a country with more exposure and job opportunities as I am ready to work hard as much as possible to secure my future abroad hence willing to do internships research work but just need guidance regarding it and if any of you is into genuine (even paid) consultancy or career guidance and have a lot of knowledge about it feel free to ping me🤍

i am diploma graduate and i want to study abroad to complete my bsc.

I’m a student studying control engineering in Egypt, I’m a junior as of now and my german is at level A2, I would like to either find a job in Germany or find a master’s degree program in engineering similar to my bachelor’s. I also heard signing up for a chancenkarte is an option to have a residence in Germany and apply for jobs while I’m there; however, I heard thats a bit risky. My certification is fully recognized in Germany and on the points system, I’m doing fairly well. Any tips? (I wont have the funds to a blocked account due to financial and personal reasons so I’d need alternatives to that and I do not have job offers or any German resident sponsors and need to be outside of my country as soon as possible after graduation)

my first choice was prep year. and i have so many confusions. anyone who has proper knowledge about prep year please guide me. So I want to know after completing prep year what happens? like I want to pursue my bachelors? so that to pursue my BA in Hungarian language do i have to compete again? and how do I transfer from my language year to degree year. please guide me.

i want to go into BSc Culinary Science because I’m really interested in the science behind cooking.

right now i’ve got a couple of options. i could go to WGSHS Manipal, but my parents are a bit skeptical about it and are pushing me to study abroad instead.

which countries are actually good for culinary studies and give decent ROI?

long term i want to work as a cruise chef after getting some experience.

would appreciate any advice or personal experiences :)

I’m a sophomore in high school wanting to do the CIEE program in france for a semester. I’ve been taking french for 4 years and continuing onto the college courses in it.

My issue is that i’m trying to get into an ivy league or similar level college and worried that it’ll offset my plan. I would be missing out on AP courses and either the PSAT or SAT as well as continuing to build my resume for college.

Does anyone have any experience or advice with this same issue? I’m also wondering if just going in college would be a better option. Also, just experiences with the program in general as a high schooler would be appreciated!

Hi everyone,

I’m really confused and could use some honest guidance from people who’ve been through this or are currently in the process.

I have a BBA-PGDM in Marketing and about 4 years of teaching experience. Lately, I’ve been seriously considering pursuing a PhD in the business field from abroad, but I honestly have no idea where to begin.

Here are the main things I’m struggling with:

Which specialization in business is considered relatively less stressful (if that’s even a thing)?

Which countries are better for a business PhD (in terms of quality + opportunities)?

What kind of financial stability can I expect during and after the PhD?

Is doing a PhD in business actually worth it in the long run, especially compared to industry experience?

How competitive is it to get into good programs?

I’m particularly interested in marketing, but I’m open to exploring related areas if they offer better work-life balance or career prospects.

From what I’ve seen online, opinions are very mixed. Some people say a business PhD is great if you want to go into academia, while others say it’s not worth the time unless you’re 100% sure about research.

Also, I’ve come across people mentioning that PhDs in general can be mentally exhausting due to uncertainty, lack of structure, and constant pressure to publish, which honestly makes me a bit hesitant.

I’d really appreciate any advice on:

How to start preparing (research experience, exams, etc.)

How to shortlist countries/universities

Whether my profile (PGDM + teaching experience) is a good fit

Any insights, personal experiences, or even reality checks would mean a lot.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

yes, there are english programs but lack of info on the admission process/grades requirement etc. btw I don't speak Polish just english. anyone been tho this or can help me out here. I have looked into Italy, hungary but I want to look into poland as well.

Im an upcoming Australian exchange student going to a big US college for the upcoming yr

I am an Egyptian student who graduated last year from Turkey with a final 12th-grade score of 93%. I have an IELTS score of 8.0 and an SAT score of 1550. I have completed several online courses related to medicine and engineering, and I have 137 hours of volunteer work.

My father earns $2.7k per month, and I have a twin and a younger brother so affordability is a major factor for me.

My top choice is MBBS, followed by dentistry then engineering(especially fields related to chemistry, biology, or architecture).

I would really appreciate it if you could suggest any scholarships I might be eligible for.

As a worst-case scenario I am also open to applying to private universities, but my maximum budget is $6k per year (including tuition, accommodation, and food, but excluding travel, insurance, visa,etc).

I am open to studying in any country.

Thank you in advance!

I’m going to study abroad soon and was wondering what of these three would be preferable. I’m mainly doing it for fun and it has been difficult choosing. On one hand I am Chinese but I don’t know how to read or speak the dialect for the program I can go to. On the other hand I been to Japan for vacation and really enjoyed it. And for Korea I really enjoy Korean food and would like to experience something new. If you have been can you let me know some experience or give me advice?

Всем привет,помогите пожалуйста, я живу в Казахстане и учусь в 10 классе и хочу поступить в Италию но там оказывается есть вещь как 12 летнее обучение для поступления в бакалавриат и я вот для этого думал может поступить на 1 год в любую страну на грант конечно тоже и потом пойти в Италию после получения справки что я окончил 1 курс и в общем у меня 12 лет обучения и я подхожу под меры и то что я хотел спросить это подходит ли foundation year турций? ну я не могу понять или даже не знаю где искать, формально оно подходит ведь это обучение но я же учу то что вообще не касается моего обучения,помогите пожалуйста

Всем привет,помогите пожалуйста, я живу в Казахстане и учусь в 10 классе и хочу поступить в Италию но там оказывается есть вещь как 12 летнее обучение для поступления в бакалавриат и я вот для этого думал может поступить на 1 год в любую страну на грант конечно тоже и потом пойти в Италию после получения справки что я окончил 1 курс и в общем у меня 12 лет обучения и я подхожу под меры и то что я хотел спросить это подходит ли foundation year турций? ну я не могу понять или даже не знаю где искать, формально оно подходит ведь это обучение но я же учу то что вообще не касается моего обучения,помогите пожалуйста

I'm planning to study abroad in China in 2028 (likely my junior year at UNC), and I'm trying to figure out what my options are.

I'll be double-majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology, so my main priority is finding a program where I can stay on track and transfer credits back to UNC.

At the same time, I do want to use the experience to reconnect with my Chinese heritage and improve my Mandarin, but that would be more of a secondary goal (like taking language classes alongside my main classes).

I'm mainly wondering:

Are there universities in China that offer strong English-taught courses in areas like psychology or social sciences?

How realistic is it to transfer credits back for my majors?

Would a university exchange program be better than an independent study abroad program for my situation?

Are there specific programs or universities you'd recommend?

I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experiences, especially from people who studied abroad in China while pursuing similar majors.

Heyy.....so apparently I applied for sem abroad program got nominated for umea sweden .... there were total 6 nominated students including me......is there a chance of getting rejected by host University even after nomination .....please someone tell me

I am from Southeast Asia and I’m planning to apply for an MSc in Informatics at Gdańsk University of Technology. I will be self-funding my tuition and living expenses.

After researching online, I’ve seen mixed opinions, with some people saying it’s quite difficult for international students to get admission there. My profile is strong: I have a GPA of 4.2/5 along with internship experience.

If anyone has studied at this university or has knowledge about it, could you please share your insights? Also, would you recommend targeting other universities like the University of Warsaw or AGH University of Science and Technology instead?

Thank you!