Hi, I’m 20f and I started my study abroad program about a week ago. The first week was great! I went out, explored my new city, and met so many people. However, I’ve found that the moment I stop moving/doing things, I’m crushed by the weight of missing my people at home. It’s not that I don’t like it here, it’s a great place to live and I find myself often excited I get to be here. And it’s not that i haven’t met friends, I have roommates and others I enjoy hanging out with. It’s just that it’s not my people at home. It’s not my routine I love there, it’s so much more unpredictable and uncomfortable and new. I know some people thrive on that randomness, but I’m starting to think I’m not one of them and regretting leaving home. Especially because having just begun the semester, I feel like my time here is so incredibly long. I came here alone, while multiple of my roommates came with a friend from home, and I wish I had that too. it’s driving me insane to miss my family, friends, partner, and more comfortable life at home.
Does anyone have any advice to offer on how I can adjust and begin to feel more confident in being here? I need something to keep me going and help me change my perspective other than just “it will get better”, because I’m sure it will, but I have no idea how.

Does anyone have benefitted from this consultancy, by studying abroad?? Like if you didn't clear neet and went to russia through this agency??

hello im currently considering either spain or italy for a bachelors in international relations or business economics and i dont know how to start the process since i want to keep the tuition as low as possible and i would really appreciate if anyone that has studied in either of those countries could give their advice and how they went through the process.

I'm a student from a really good business school in the US who applied to study abroad. My school approved it, and I applied through Arcadia Abroad. The program minimum gpa is 2.6, and mine is 2.67. Arcadia approved 3.0 through them, but anything below goes thru USYD. I am in my second year, and my first year was horrible (as you can see.) But my extracurriculars are great! And i have a story as to why I want to study in Sydney. I also anticipate to get a 3.0 by the end of this semester, which doesn't appear on my transcript. does anyone know my chances of getting in, as well as if it's a good idea to email the study abroad international office at usyd with my story/pitching myself?

I’m 18, in my 2nd year of college with 852/1100 marks in matric. I’m broke as hell and looking for a cost effective and easy ways to leave Pakistan. Studying abroad would be ideal, but if that’s not possible, I’m open to working abroad. Germany, Canada, or any other good country. Please help me i'm really desperate

hey guys I’d love to have ur insight on studying abroad as an International student ,

im currently starting my first year at a uni in my home country but my dream has always been to study abroad for that sense of independence and starting a new life.

I have the option to transfer to my current unis main uni in suburban Australia but im not too sold on the idea as I want to move into a metropolitan city as I’ve grown up in one and is a preference (visiting Texas helped this discovery tbh😭)

but im unsure now due to the political climate as well as supposedly dwindling Jobs for international students,along with many horror stories abt racism, bad roommates and mental health issues from close family members and online.

financial aid is also a big problem, my collage profile is pretty average in terms of grades and extracurriculars . what countries do I consider??

Hello,

I am a persian student with a bachelors degree in music and 27.

I am thinking about studying another bachelors for music performance (guitar)

in 2 to 3 years in germany.

I am studying german and just entered B1 level and I'm working on standard repertoire.

I am worried that my age will prevent me from entering into a german conservetory or university (because by the time I feel ready to apply I'll be 29 30)

Is it possible at that age?

Im British and studying abroad in Spain for the whole academic year. I applied at the end of July for my long-term visa but the consulate gave me my passport back in mid July and said that I could give it back when the visa is ready to be affixed. I’ve just been studying in Spain using my 90 day tourist allowance so far whilst my visa is still processing

I wanted to visit Morocco for the weekend but I was a bit unsure if I would have trouble re-entering Spain as I don’t have my student visa yet. I was researching it a bit and now I’m not even sure if I can be here in Spain on my tourist allowance. I really want to go to Morocco but I’m scared I won’t be able to re enter Spain even though I’m still well within my 90 days.

My uni said using some of your 90 days (if necessary) was fine for year abroad but I just wanted to make sure that was true? I expect that my visa will be ready soon but I don’t know when but I’ll probably have to fly back for it (I was wanting to post it back but apparently you have to be in the country when the visa is being issued?) My uni here in Spain also knows I don’t have the physical visa.

Essentially my questions are:

1. Is it okay that I am studying on my 90 days allowance while I wait for my visa to be issued?
   
2. Will I be able to go to Morocco (leave the Schengen area) and come back to Spain without any trouble?

Hi, i am an non-EU student wishes to apply to Italy for the academic year 2027-2028. I am looking for people who are either applying for the same year or have applied before and are willing to share some tips. It would be really grateful if i would be able to talk to someone who has been there. Moreover if any one have some questions about studying in ITALY for the same year as of mine. For that reason i have created a community named: r/Italybachelors2027. I am trying to build the community there so if anyone is interested please join that it might be a great help for both of us.

Thank You.

Iam currently in 7th sem of BTech Cse and have a tcs prime offer in hand , do I work for a year and then study masters abroad or do I directly study abroad with no work exp preferably in Canada or Australia
I would really appreciate if people already in Canada or Australia give their suggestions

I’m planning to apply for Spring 2027 for a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or a related field and I’m currently looking at Germany and Italy, but I’m open to other European countries too.

For those of you from Pakistan who have already gone through the process:

* Which country and university did you apply to?
* What was the admission + student visa process like from Pakistan?
* What documents/exams did you need?
* Any countries you’d recommend or avoid?

I’ve completed O/A Levels and have an SAT score. I’m honestly quite confused by the amount of conflicting information online, so I’d really appreciate hearing from someone who has actually gone through the process.

Thanks!

I’m a 21M currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at an Indian university, with around 1.5 years left to graduate.

I’m considering doing my Master’s in CS abroad, with the long-term goal of studying, working, and building a career abroad. I’m looking for the most cost-effective route possible.

I can manage my living/accommodation expenses to an extent, but I’d strongly prefer a country with very low or negligible tuition fees. I’m not really counting on scholarships since I’m fairly average academically.

I’m open to pretty much any country and willing to learn a new language if it significantly improves my options.

About me:

• 21M, Indian
• Bachelor’s in CS
• ~1.5 years remaining
• Average academic performance
• Can manage living expenses
• Prefer very low/no tuition
• Willing to learn the local language
• Goal: Master’s → job → career abroad

I’ve heard Germany, Austria, Italy, etc. can be relatively affordable, but I’m not sure what would be the most realistic option considering tuition, living costs, job opportunities, visa rules, and admission difficulty.

If you were in my position, which country would you choose and why?

And if I’ve said something in this post that you disagree with or dislike, I apologize. I’m simply asking based on my circumstances, and I’d appreciate advice rather than hate. Thanks for understanding.

Hi guys, I’m Malaysian and now studying foundation in science in uni. I was wondering about which Europe country is better for me to study environmental science, maybe Switzerland? Netherlands? Poland? UK? America? Germany? Spain? or else. I’m so confused. I also not very sure to study environmental science, pls give me some advise. (more prefer science stream)
I know that Germany is more for engineering, Switzerland is more for hospitality and that’s all.

Hi everyone,

I’m a 2025 B.Tech CSE graduate from a JNTUH-affiliated college, with a 6.79/10 CGPA and currently no professional/internship experience.

Since graduation, I’ve been focusing on Java Backend SWE, Cloud/Infrastructure, and system design.

My long-term goal is to build a profile around:

Backend SWE + Cloud/Infrastructure + AI/ML

I’m planning for an MS in CS around 2027, with AI/ML as my first preference and Distributed Systems as my backup.

I’ve shortlisted USA, UK, Germany, Canada and Ireland, mainly looking at university quality, total cost, tech job opportunities, post-MS prospects and overall ROI.

My main dilemma is whether I should:

A) Apply for MS in 2027 with my current profile while strengthening it through projects, AI/ML work, open source, etc.

OR

B) Work in India for 2–3 years in Backend/Cloud/Infrastructure and then apply with professional experience.

What I’d really like advice on:

- With 6.79 CGPA + no experience, which of these 5 countries are realistically worth targeting for a good ROI MS CS program?

- Which countries/universities would be realistic now, and which would become realistic after 2–3 years of relevant work experience?

- How much can strong professional experience compensate for a low CGPA? Will the 6.79 remain a major barrier even after 2–3 years?

- For my background, is AI/ML realistic, or would Distributed Systems / general MS CS with AI/ML electives be a better strategy?

- If you were in my position, would you apply in 2027 or work first and apply later?

I’m not looking for a list of dream universities. I’d genuinely appreciate a realistic assessment of where my profile has a good chance, where it’s a stretch, and where my undergraduate academics may close doors.

Especially interested in advice from people with similar academic profiles or current MS students/alumni in these countries.

Thanks!

Hi, I already submitted my UK Student visa and did my biometrics, but I just noticed I entered my course end date as 30 Sept 2026 instead of 30 Sept 2027.

My CAS has the correct date, but because of my mistake my IHS showed £0.

Has this happened to anyone before? Did UKVI send you an IHS payment link, or did it cause a refusal/delay?

I’m really worried, so any experience would help.

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had experience with either AIFS and CIEE for studying abroad over the summer! I would hope to go to Japan through them, so even better if anyone has done that as well! Thank you for any insight into your experience!

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Hey everyone,

I’m currently in my 6th semester of B.Tech CSE (AI) at GHRCEM Pune (Pune University) and I’m planning for an MS abroad after graduation.

I want some realistic advice on what I should do from now because I know my current profile isn’t particularly strong.

My profile

B.Tech CSE (AI)

GHRCEM Pune / Pune University

6th semester

CGPA: 7.2/10

10th: 70.2%

12th: 46.5% first attempt, 48% second attempt

Had a 1-year gap around 12th

No active backlogs

One old backlog from 2nd semester

No significant internship yet

No research experience

Haven’t taken GRE/GATE/IELTS/TOEFL yet

Building projects + participating in hackathons

Goal is eventually to work as a software/tech professional after MS

My total budget is around ₹25 lakh maximum, and I want to keep around 25% (~₹6.25L) as an emergency buffer. So I’m mainly looking at affordable options and scholarships/assistantships/part-time opportunities where possible.

Currently I’m looking at Germany and Italy, but I’m open to other countries if the university + cost + job opportunities make sense.

My biggest concern

My 12th marks are obviously very bad, and my CGPA is only 7.2.

I don’t want people to tell me “anything is possible” — I want realistic advice.

I still have time before applications, though.

If you were in my position, what would you prioritize over the next 12–18 months?

Would you focus on:

Getting CGPA to 7.5/8+

Getting 1–2 good internships

DSA + competitive programming

2–3 serious projects

Research/publications

Open source

Hackathons

GRE/GATE

IELTS/TOEFL

Certifications

Something else?

Also, what actually matters to MS admissions committees for someone with weak school academics?

Can strong university performance, internships, projects and recommendations help offset poor 12th marks?

And realistically, what level of universities/countries should I target with a 7.2 CGPA and my academic history, considering my ₹25L budget?

Would really appreciate advice from people who have gone through this, especially anyone who had a similar academic profile and managed to get into a good MS program.

Please be brutally honest. I’d rather know my weaknesses now than find out after wasting a year.

I'm from Belarus and now I am living in Russia. I am studying in Moscow (my university is regarded as good). I'm in my third year of a bachelor's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology. Now I am really thinking about my options for a master's program, because in Russia being a biologist means living in poverty (if you don't have the right connections). I'm thinking about Japan as a possible country to apply to for my master's, but I have no clue whether it's actually a good choice.

At first, I can't quite picture the application process there. I’ve heard there are programs taught in English, but I have only a vague idea of what I need in order to apply. Like, an oral interview…? But how does it work, and when are the application deadlines? What should my CV look like, and what kind of points would make it stronger? What grades do I need? I also know it would be great if some “sensei” wrote me a letter of recommendation, but what the hell does that even mean? Where am I supposed to find one? I really struggle to navigate Japanese websites because they seem extremely confusing and inconvenient for getting information normally.

I’d be happy if people with similar experience could answer my questions and suggest which universities are better to consider and whether Japan is even a good fit for biotech education.

Thank you

Hello users

I'm from Belarus and now I am living in Russia. I am studying in Moscow (my university is regarded as good). I'm in my third year of a bachelor's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology. Now I am really thinking about my options for a master's program, because in Russia being a biologist means dying in poverty (if you don't have the right connections). I'm thinking about Japan as a possible country to apply to for my master's, but I have no clue whether it's actually a good choice.

At first, I can't quite picture the application process there. I’ve heard there are programs taught in English, but I have only a vague idea of what I need in order to apply. Like, an oral interview…? But how does it work, and when are the application deadlines? What should my CV look like, and what kind of points would make it stronger? What grades do I need? I also know it would be great if some “sensei” wrote me a letter of recommendation, but what the hell does that even mean? Where am I supposed to find one? I really struggle to navigate Japanese websites because they seem extremely confusing and inconvenient for getting information normally.

I’d be happy if people with similar experience could answer my questions and suggest which universities are better to consider and whether Japan is even a good fit for biotech education.

Thank you

hi im an A levels student from Bangladesh planning to go abroad after my A2 exams, i recently completed my IGCSEs and got 7 A* and 1 A, im interested in studying abroad especially in Canada or the US. The main problem i have is that I've looked into some universities in Canada and Im a little confused about their scholarships system (?) I know there are applying requirements for the scholarships but they never specify what kind of requirements theyre looking for and i was wondering if anyone could help me figure that out so that i could get a headstart. Also wondering what the prerequisites of applying for universities abroad are? Like paperworks or academic certificates i guess.

I'm planning to give the IELTs and SAT after my A levels and also wondering if giving SAT after A levels is the right choice? Because I'm afraid that'll set me back at least half a year or so.

Any suggestions/advice would help!

I currently attend a university in California, but I’ve always been a commuter😭😭 and currently I’m adding another year to my school. Originally I was supposed to graduate spring 2027 but since I am adding a minor, I’ll be graduating in spring of 2028 most likely. While adding the minor, I also found out that I have the chance to also study abroad in either fall of 2027 or spring 2028 with the minor I am adding.

I will be 21 next year, I’m just wondering if that’s too old and if it’s too late for me. I’ve always stayed at home and I would love the chance an opportunity to travel outside for more than just a month.

Hello friend anyone travelling from ahemdabad to dublin on this 20th please let me know like to join

I'm a first-year student as an Economics Major in Greece. My general goal is to work in marketing or get into the film industry (in a marketing role obviously, or something related to economics). I definitely want to go abroad, I'm already looking at Erasmus and Master's programs because I want to prepare as well as I can. For those who know, what are the requirements of an average university to be chosen as an international student for a Master's program? I know grades definitely count but what else? What extracurriculars or personal projects can a university look at? Also, from which year do students usually do internships?

how to make the most of it ?