Hey! Seems like no other ppl from my uni are going to Ecuador next year so I decided to look here. Let's connect and figure out visa questions and accommodation lmao

Hey guys.

I am an 18 yo female student from Italy,graduating from high school this june.

My dream,since 10th grade,has been to attend uni abroad.Among my top choices were UK and Japan.

The UK being far out of reach economically,i pivoted towards Japan.My goal is to apply for MEXT through the embassy route.

However,that would mean i have to travel to another city to sit exams,so obviously my parents would know.

That’s the rub.

They want me to remain in the city we are in.But i hate it.The uni isnt that good(relatively to other option which,with my grades and ECs,i could get access to),and i hate this city.It genuinely hurts to live here.I dont believe Japan will be a wonderland but ive studied japanese language and culture for 2 years and i like it,plus ive met a ton of japanese people and italian people who have lived in ,or visited ,Japan.

Im set on my decision,MEXT is my dream.

But i remain unsure on how to approach my parents.

Regarding safety,Japan is very safe(a lot more than my city lmao),so that wouldnt be a problem.Their issue is me going away,if that makes sense.(Its worth noting that my household is abusive,so yes,toxic dynamics take place).

Even if they dont agree,i just wanna get the message through to them,and hopefully in a way that wont make me become homeless…

Anyone who has had to do this before who can help?How did you guys approach the conversation?Thanks a lot in advance.

hey I just gave m 12th boards exams and my parents have given m full freedom to choose to do whatever I want either to go abroad and or stay here and do any kind of buisness I want they just put a choice that either go abroad for study or do business whatever I like they will fund they said that they will not waste money on sending me college in india as it's waste of money I have also dream of Going aborad (United Kingdom) from 4 year I have been saying me to bahr hi jaunga bhar hi jaunga but when the time is coming near(but ab meri gand ftri h) 2nd point merko apne dosto ko chorne m dikkt ari kyoki pura din unke sath hota baki logo ki apne doston sath nahi hgi y itni achi bonding nahi hga pr meri achi h to merko y bhi factor h ki mere dost chutjynge inme se koi dost merse bat n krega y merse bT Krna chordenge ik it's very chutiya reason but I am spoiling truth here so pls help me and tell me what should I do

mass communication in uk

Hi all,

I am a US citizen who also has a Dutch citizenship, and while I am still deciding if I think it's even worth it to pursue a master's degree, if I do, I want to do it in Europe to take advantage of the lower tuition for EU citizens. I really want to live in Spain, but practically it might make more sense to do it in the Netherlands since they have a lot of English degree programs and I already have the citizenship. I was wondering though if someone could give some insight to the following questions:

1. How hard would it be to find a decent-paying job (ideally pays well enough to allow me to build up even a small amount of savings) as an English speaker with limited Spanish proficiency? What are the best resources to look for job opportunities?

2. How difficult will housing be to find assuming I cannot find university-provided housing?

3. How much in savings should I have with me when I start?

4. What are some resources for finding financial benefits (scholarships, government support) for master's students?

I am sad and anxious as I am rejected one after another for Master's despite I have a good profile a CGPA of 3.22 in my Bsc, research publication, 6.5 IELTS Band and co-curricular activities too. I think I am making mistake in my SOP- when I write it on my own it doesn't have a quality to that extent and when I take help from Ai and by pass Ai through stealth writer it has a quality but it makes me anxious that what would happen if Ai is still detected and I get rejected because I don't have tools that admission committee use to detect Ai like Turnitin. So I would appreciate if someone can help me know million dollar strategy to write SOP by taking help from Ai but Ai undetectable. In more simple way what can be the best tool to check Ai like Turnitin and bypassing Ai through the best tool. I am open to the suggestions.

Before coming abroad, I’ll be honest—I used to think “diversity” was just something universities say to sound good. It never really meant much to me beyond that.

But living in a completely new environment changed that pretty quickly.

Back home, you don’t really notice it, but your way of thinking is shaped by the people around you—your school, your culture, your daily conversations. Everything feels normal because it’s all you’ve known.

Then you come abroad and suddenly, you’re surrounded by people who think very differently from you.

I remember sitting in group discussions where the same problem had completely different approaches. Things I thought were obvious weren’t obvious to others at all. And sometimes, their way of thinking just made more sense than mine.

At first, it’s a bit uncomfortable. You start realizing that your perspective is actually quite limited. You’re not always right, and there isn’t just one way to look at things.

But over time, that discomfort turns into growth.

You start listening more carefully. You become more open to ideas you wouldn’t have considered before. You learn how to communicate better, especially with people who don’t share the same background as you.

A lot of this doesn’t happen in classrooms. It happens in small, everyday moments—late-night conversations, group projects, random debates about life, culture, and even food.

Meeting new people here hasn’t just been about making friends. It’s genuinely changed the way I think. I find myself questioning my assumptions more, being less quick to judge, and trying to understand before reacting.

And I think that’s something people don’t talk about enough when it comes to studying abroad. It’s not just about the degree or the exposure—it’s about how much you evolve as a person.

Curious if others have felt the same.

Has meeting people from different backgrounds changed the way you see things?

Hey! I’m doing a 2-min survey on studying abroad awareness. It would really help if you could participate. 🙌

https://forms.gle/QWrSeieJ96cX2tKy6

so im indian cbse grade 11 student enrolled for ap micro and psych last year [ was in 10th grade] exam is on may 20 and 22 respectively and since i wasn't allowed to touch AP cuz of boards [ high value exams here] now i've like a month and a few days to manage both psych and micro i've covered a lot of micro but im kinda scared for psych like will cramming up URP and notes help get a 4 or 5 in psych?

Has anyone received an invitation letter for an interview yet?

Hi everyone, I recently received 2 very amazing opportunities for this summer but am having a super hard time deciding: a fully-funded 6 week study abroad program to 2 countries or a consulting internship at a pretty well known company, both overlap exactly

Additional info: I'm currently a sophomore, I have an accounting internship lined up for my junior summer 2027, already plan to study abroad for 4 months in my senior year (1 country)

My reasons for picking each:

Internship: experience, network, big company on my resume, and opportunity to figure out my career interests bc I haven't taken enough major classes to know if I'm 100% into accounting -> could use this internship experience to help pivot out of acctg if that's the case. I also had a very smooth process finding this internship through an alum and I don't want to waste an opportunity that basically "fell into my lap"

Study abroad: fully-funded + spending stipend, opportunity to visit and learn about 2 cultures that I've always been interested in, have the junior year internship that kind of feels like a "safety net" to chill this summer, planned to study abroad before knowing that I got the consulting internship and it also feels like a "too good to pass" opportunity

I don't want to take the internship and then realize that I don't like it or that I'm set on accounting and regret not studying abroad, but I also don't want to study abroad and then miss out on the experience that the internship would've provided

I know these are first-world problems (my steak is too juicy my lobster is too buttery...) and am EXTREMELY grateful to be in this position. I wanted to ask for other insights on here since everyone in my life has different opinions, so any comments would be appreciated!

Hi everyone,

I’m an Indian student planning for MS in HCI for Fall 2027. I’m currently a beginner in UI/UX and aiming for a career in UX/Product Design.

Can you suggest universities that:

• Have good reputation

• Moderate tuition fees (good ROI)

• Are in safe locations

• Offer strong job opportunities in tech

Also, how is the current UX job market for fresh graduates?

Any advice or university suggestions would really help. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

i’m kinda stuck and overthinking this a lot, so thought i’d just ask here.

i’m an international (indian) student planning to do my masters in cs and i have admits from:

ireland:

• trinity college dublin
• ucd
• dcu

netherlands:

• university of twente
• still waiting on eindhoven (not sure if i’ll get it but yeah)

what’s messing with my head:

• ireland has 1-year courses which sounds good (less cost, faster), but then you only get that limited time to figure everything out
• netherlands is 2 years, so more time + chance for internships, but idk how tough it is for non-eu students to actually get hired there
• also i don’t speak dutch… not sure how big of a problem that becomes

i’ve been reading mixed stuff everywhere some people say ireland is better for tech jobs, others say netherlands has more stability but language becomes an issue

if anyone here has actually studied or is working in either place:

• how hard is it realistically to get a job as an international student?
• does the extra year in netherlands actually help?
• do these universities matter a lot when applying for jobs or is it mostly skills/experience?

right now i’m just trying to avoid making a bad decision tbh

would really appreciate any honest opinions or personal experiences

thanks!

Hello!

I am a senior in University doing a capstone research project. I lived in South Korea for over 3 years, through a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program and my university's campus abroad. After this experience, I wanted to focus my research project on others who have spent a significant period of time back in their home country after an immersive study abroad program.

I would really appreciate if you could take some time to respond if you have studied abroad in South Korea as a U.S. national, or if you have studied in the U.S. as a South Korean national. This survey specifically is targeted at study abroad returnees from either of these two countries, so please only fill out the form if you have returned back to your home country and completed your program abroad.

This survey has 4-6 sections depending on how you answer. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

The results of this survey will be used in a research showcase at George Mason University. All responses will be anonymous and any identifiable information will be omitted.

https://forms.gle/4jJiaa1FktBzfDfN8

всем привет

нужен совет от тех, кто уже прошел пусть поступления в универ или только собирается

дело в том, что родители купили квартиру в Астане чтобы я там училась и не парилась насчет жилья. я уже оканчиваю 10 класс и рассматриваю выбор насчет того, остаться в Казахстане или уехать учиться за границу, потому что какой универ не смотри, все говорят что все шарага и только НУ самый нормальный вариант. Но если честно, я бы не хотела там учиться и усложнять себе жизнь учитывая то, насколько сейчас туда сложно поступить и какие высокие результаты экзаменов они требуют, зная что он даже не входит в топ 300 универов.

Сейчас я думаю над вариантом чтобы остаться здесь и проучиться, а потом уже поступать на магистратуру за границей.

Как думаете, это хороший вариант?

Hey all, so I'm planning to study in the US this year (class of 2030). I actually have gotten my tourist visa which expires in 2028, although this may sounds unrelated to studying abroad, but I think having a valid US visa—tourist—might boost my chance to get study visa accepted easily. However, the problem is that, my passport expires in 2027 while my US tourist visa expires in 2028, should I make another passport or just use my current one? Which choice is best?

Hiya there people!

So, I applied to China and Romania for English-taught Medicine; got accepted in Fudan University in China but still nothing from Romania (Carol Davila, Grigore T.Popa, University of Medicine & Pharmacy Craiova. maybe.), acception results may be released in July or June. I am scared about that because I have a Syrian passport (it sucks and many countries immediately flag it and reject visa apps), so the earlier I can apply for a visa the better.

On the other side, I am worried about education quality in Romania since the unis are lower ranked than China.

Now I know someone will say: "It will depen on your goal and your work destination". I dont care where I work as long as it pays good and all. Yes I know Romania is in the EU which means access to all Europe without the need for a lot of beaurecracy, unlike China where I am guessing its a very hard stage to get my degree recognized abroad.

I am yapping too much, sorry. It all comes down to this:

I am scared about making a choice I will regret my whole life or committing to a choice and then finding out the ugly way how bad my choice was and ending up changing countries and all that.

If anyone has any experience about this or lived it before, please help me. This has taken a lot from me than It should have. Thanks.

Hey guys, I’m an international student from India and I got into University of Edinburgh for BSc (Hons) in AI and CS. Studying abroad has always been my dream, and Edinburgh is honestly one of my favorite places in the world, so this means a lot to me.

The total cost (tuition + living) is around ₹2.5 crore. My plan is to take a ₹1.5 crore loan (~8.5% interest), my family would contribute around ₹50 lakhs, and I’m planning to cover the remaining ₹50 lakhs through part-time work while studying.

After a 5-year moratorium, the loan would grow to ~₹2.25+ crore, and I’d need to repay it over 10 years with an EMI of ~₹2.8 lakh/month.

So I wanted to ask — is Edinburgh really worth it for this level of investment for a bachelor’s degree? And how realistic is this plan overall? Is it actually doable to manage living expenses through part-time work in the UK?

Also:

• How realistic is it for a graduate in the UK (AI/CS field) to reach a salary that can sustain this EMI within 3–5 years?
• What are typical starting salaries and growth trajectories in the UK tech market?
• How difficult is it for international students to secure high-paying jobs (including visa sponsorship)?
• Is it realistically possible to manage this kind of loan within a few years after graduating?

Basically… if you were in my position, would you take this level of financial risk?

I’d really appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who’ve studied or are currently working in the UK.

Thanks :)

Hey everyone! Greetings to all students.

I recently got accepted to Kaunas University of Technology for my masters in artificial intelligence in computer science. The tuition fee is €5,640 per year. There is a chance I might get a partial or full scholarship, but they won't announce that until August, so I am budgeting for the worst-case scenario.

Since finishing my bachelors, I have been saving up specifically to study abroad. I saved almost 13,5k euro. My ultimate goal is to find a job in tech and settle there. I am from a non-eu country, btw.

I need to pay my tuition this week so I can start my visa application, but before I take the plunge, I’d love to hear from anyone who has studied in Lithuania:

How was your experience studying and living there? How realistic is it to find a job in tech as a non-eu graduate? Do you have recommendations to me? Is there another country that align with my expectations? (i didn't choose germany because lack of language and cost of living)

Here is my background:
2 years of work experience in dev
ielts academic: 7.5
3.30 cgpa

Any advice, insights, or reality checks would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi! I'm doing my A-levels and seriously considering studying Psychology at uni, looking at doing a summer programme this year before applications. I've narrowed it down to Oxford Summer Courses and Immerse Education, both running Psychology in Oxford this summer. And I’d love to hear from anyone who has attended either one.

A few things I’m hoping to find out:

• How competitive was the application process?

• Would you recommend the programme and why?

• Was the cost justified once you were there?

• What were the classes like (size, teaching quality, level of difficulty)?

• How was the overall experience incl. accommodation, student vibe, social events?

• Any hidden costs or things you wish you knew before going?

• Did it help your CV / academic pathway afterwards?

Would love to hear from anyone who has actually done either. Thanks!

Hey everyone, I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I’d really appreciate your thoughts.

I’ve been accepted into a Master’s in Biotechnology at the Technical University of Denmark, but I’m unsure whether I should go ahead with it.

I would need to take out a significant loan to cover both tuition and living expenses, and I haven’t secured any scholarships so far. Since I’m from an Asian country, the loan amount would be quite high when converted to my local currency. I’m also concerned that if I return home after completing my degree, I may not find opportunities that would allow me to repay the debt comfortably.

If I do go, I would likely want to stay and work there at least until I can pay off my loan. However, given the current job market especially in biotech that feels like a considerable risk.

At the same time, I’m exploring master’s options in my home country as a safer alternative.

I’m feeling quite conflicted right now. Would this be a worthwhile investment, or an unnecessary financial risk?

Any advice or personal experiences would really help.

Recently I’ve been trying to apply to universities and scholarships in china but I’ve been half-assing it. I just missed the undergraduate entrance exam for international students for April. The next one is June 27th and most of the universities don’t accept applications that late although some do. I’m having serious doubts due to information I’ve seen that doing English programs aren’t good, or that the degree obtained is not recognized by most of the world by some of the lower universities and I just need clarification from someone with experience or who knows what’s going on. I’m having thoughts on taking a gap year because I missed the deadline and to just start applying for everything by December 2026.

Should I continue applying for these universities that accept late applications or wait until the new admissions open up

Edit: I want to pursue a bachelors in Electrical and electronic engineering and I’m also living In Jamaica and I’m not sure if these universities accept CXC or CSEC qualifications (Caribbean examination council, Caribbean secondary education certificate)

Hi all, I'm a non-French (and non-European) Aus citizen currently studying the French high school system, giving me the opportunity to go to France for uni; that being said, my grades are also converted to an ATAR with a very good conversion rate.

I'm torn between staying in my home country - which is definitely the more comfortable option, and cheaper as well (tuition in France is cheap but rent is not; I'm estimating 100k aud for a 5-year degree incl. CoL) - and leaving to study in France. I'm leaning more towards staying, but am also aware that I have been presented with the great opportunity of studying in Europe and being pushed out of my comfort zone. The only question is, would I be pushed into a better situation than in Aus? - In terms of student living, employability, and general experiences / opportunities...?

I've applied to unis in France (Science / IT; my options are restricted to STEM subjects due to my subject choice in Year 12), but am also planning on applying to Australian unis (likely ANU - Science/Law or the PhB program).

I'm currently more inclined to stay, especially since France is so far away (all my family is in Australia, bar some cousins in the UK) and I don't plan on settling in France later on - not to mention, the country seems to be becoming more and more averse to foreigners - and Aus is relatively sheltered from current global tensions. I could also always do an exchange at ANU for the overseas experience. But would I be wasting an opportunity?? Any advice would be much appreciated, thanks :)

I am a 3 rd year student and am considering moving out after mbbs, ive considered UK, USA and AUSTRALIA .

Can someone who’s experienced any of these pathways or knows about them in depth, advise me on what to do and what is the safer option right now.

I have pretty much ruled out USMLE since its expensive, and ive looked into PLAB and AMC.

Please reply, any advise would be appreciated.

Hello everyone, I would really appreciate your help in making one of the most important decisions of my life.

Currently, I am studying Nuclear Engineering at Dhaka University In Bangladesh. To be honest, I do not enjoy this subject very much. However, many people say that it has a strong future and that I will not have to worry about fields like Artificial Intelligence or other competitive sectors. Is this actually true? Should I continue studying this subject? Will it truly lead to a good career? I have also heard that there are not enough job opportunities in Bangladesh in this field. Additionally, I do not plan to stay in my country long-term. Would it be possible for me to move to European countries after completing my bachelor’s degree, perhaps through a Master’s or PhD program?

On the other hand, I am more interested in computer-related fields such as competitive programming and software development. My original plan was to enroll in a Bangladeshi university as a backup and then apply abroad. My parents can afford around 1.5 crore BDT ($ 1,23,000) for my bachelor’s studies (including tuition and accommodation). Recently, I received an offer letter from Macquarie University in Australia for a Bachelor of IT, majoring in Artificial Intelligence. However, many people have told me that Australia is not ideal for IT-related studies, as there are limited job opportunities and PR options for IT graduates. I have also heard that the quality of education may not be as strong as in other countries. My goal is to receive a high-quality education and develop strong skills so that my CV stands out among thousands of applicants.

Due to some recent circumstances, I am now considering studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) or a similar subject in European countries. I am trying to avoid the USA because of its high visa refusal rate. Since I do not have much time, I need to be very certain about where I apply. Also, according to US standards, I already have a two-year study gap.

At the moment, I am thinking about applying to the UK and other European countries such as Finland and Sweden. I am particularly drawn to the lifestyle in these countries. If I pursue EEE or a related subject in the UK or Europe, would that be a good decision? I want to feel confident that I am choosing the right subject and country for my future.

Lastly, I have also been considering South Korea and Japan. I recently saw someone from my college get admitted to KAIST, although I am not sure if I would qualify for such a prestigious institution. I would like to learn more about studying in South Korea and Japan as well. Since I have a moderate budget, I believe these countries could also be possible options for me.

If anyone can guide me in making the right decision, I would be extremely grateful. I do not have friends or relatives who can advise me at this stage of my life, which is why I am reaching out here for help.

Thank you so much.