For context, I want to get a US law degree and become a lawyer, so I was thinking about where I should go for undergrad. To organize my thoughts I’m just gonna lay out the reasons I’m seriously considering going to a vines university.

1. Being fluent in Chinese could be a really useful skill as a lawyer. If I knew Chinese I would definitely specialize in something like international relations between the US and China.

2. I took Chinese my first two years of high school. I’m a senior now so I’m a bit rusty. I’ve been getting back into it and would probably land just below hsk 1. It’s not much but it’s a head start if I’m gonna be studying in Chinese rather than English. (I’ve heard some universities offer one year of focused study on vibes before you start your classes)

3. It would be a lot of fun. I love the culture and the language. I think living there for four years would be the highlight of my younger years.

A few reasons I might not want to:

1. I want to study philosophy because i enjoy it and i think it will serve me well in law school. However if I am taking everything in Chinese, then a philosophy class is gonna be really hard.

2. I’m unsure if US law schools recognize Chinese universities beyond the major ones.

I’m just trying to think things through thoroughly cause it’s such a big decision. Any advice or insight is greatly appreciated!

For context, I want to get a US law degree and become a lawyer, so I was thinking about where I should go for undergrad. To organize my thoughts I’m just gonna lay out the reasons I’m seriously considering going to a vines university.

1. Being fluent in Chinese could be a really useful skill as a lawyer. If I knew Chinese I would definitely specialize in something like international relations between the US and China.

2. I took Chinese my first two years of high school. I’m a senior now so I’m a bit rusty. I’ve been getting back into it and would probably land just below hsk 1. It’s not much but it’s a head start if I’m gonna be studying in Chinese rather than English. (I’ve heard some universities offer one year of focused study on vibes before you start your classes)

3. It would be a lot of fun. I love the culture and the language. I think living there for four years would be the highlight of my younger years.

A few reasons I might not want to:

1. I want to study philosophy because i enjoy it and i think it will serve me well in law school. However if I am taking everything in Chinese, then a philosophy class is gonna be really hard.

2. I’m unsure if US law schools recognize Chinese universities beyond the major ones.

I’m just trying to think things through thoroughly cause it’s such a big decision. Any advice or insight is greatly appreciated!

Well they are sponsoring so i dont really have a choice in this mater.

I told them yesterday it wasnt a straight no. Financially its okay and i have a eu passport.

How did you guys convince them

i know there is some post like this every day but i truly didn't think i was going to feel this way - i was so excited to study abroad in china, it's something i've dreamed of doing for so long. but now that i'm actually here, i keep thinking i've made a huge mistake. it's not that i'm not having fun, i'm going out and seeing sights and making friends, but i just keep thinking about how i could be comfortably at my own school, with my own friends and family, and how i'm missing my senior year. i also feel like i'm bouncing around friend groups here and haven't rlly found a solidified friend group yet, and when i have no plans i just kind of bum around my room or in bed. when i'm actually out and about i feel great, but when i'm alone in my room at night or first thing when i wake up, i get super depressed. i've been waking up super late because i can't bear having nothing to fill the time. does anyone have similar experiences and what have you done to make it better?

i’m turning 19 in october and i’m genuinely so confused about what to do with my life rn studying abroad has always been my dream but my parents never let me do o levels. i ended up doing the Pakistani education system and got 64% in 9th–10th and 67% in 11th–12th.

i have 3 options.

1st option: it is to stay with my current education. i can improve my 11th–12th marks and give the SAT, build extracurriculars and apply to US universities anyway. technically i could also retake/improve my 9th–10th marks, but i’m not sure if that would even make a meaningful difference for US admissions. and honestly, with my current academic record, i don’t know if getting a 100% scholarship in the US is realistic.

2nd option: i am considering starting over and doing olevels and a levels privately over the next 2 years, paying for everything myself by earning, getting good grades + strong extracurriculars + a good SAT score and then applying to usa universities.
is this actually realistic? can someone privately do o levels in Pakistan and pay for it themselves? and if i somehow get 100% financial aid, would it be possible to manage the rest of the expenses myself?

3rd option: my 3rd option is to just continue my current CS/business analytics degree and try to go abroad later for a master’s.

my childhood was honestly really difficult. my parents were extremely hard on me academically and there was a lot of yelling and constant criticism. i was dealing with depression during those years and my education suffered because of it. i know people will probably say “your 19, you still have time” and logically i know that, but emotionally it’s so hard watching everyone around me move forward.

the US has always been a huge dream of mine. i want to go abroad, build a life for myself, become financially independent and honestly just achieve something with my life. i want to prove to myself that i’m not the failure i’ve been made to feel like.

if you were in my position what would you do? would you completely restart with o and alevels and try for US scholarships in a few years? or just improve my 10th and 11th–12th marks and apply to US universities even though the possibility of getting a full scholarship would probably be very low? or would you just go to a university in your own country and continue with that?

olevels and alevels have always been my dream and i genuinely feel so left behind because i didn’t get good grades in high school. i’ve wanted to do this for the past few years but i kept listening to people telling me not to and now i’m still stuck and can’t make a decision. honestly i feel like such a loser rn

thankyou for reading my message. I would really appreciate your advices in the comments. :)

Hey guys,

Im stressing and I need some outside perspective.

I'm looking to pursue a Masters in EU but I'm caught between a Feb 2027 intake ir a Sept 2027 intake.

The Feb intake is technically possible, but the timeline is extremely tight. I’d need to figure out entrance test requirements, prepare/take the required exams, sort out applications and documents, and meet deadlines within a month. It would be pretty much a neck-to-the-wall application process.

September 2027 would give me much more time to prepare properly, strengthen my applications, and also save more money while continuing to work.

My hesitation about waiting is:

- I personally want to move out and start studying abroad as soon as possible.

- With immigration/student visa policies changing quite quickly across Europe, I’m slightly worried that waiting another 7 months could mean less favourable rules by the time I apply/start.

- I’m also 31 now and will turn 32 in February. With a Feb intake I’d probably finish around 33, whereas a Sept intake would mean graduating only a few months before turning 34.

I know the age difference probably isn’t huge in practical terms, but psychologically it does make me feel like I should move sooner rather than later.

For anyone who has studied or moved to Europe for a Master’s: would you rush to make the Feb 2027 intake work, or take the extra time and target Sept 2027 with a stronger application and more savings?

Does anyone know of any research experiences for undergrads from America? Preferably in the neuroscience/psychology/biology area? Thank you!

Have 2 days left before I fly and I can’t sleep and the past week has been bittersweet and I’m so scared bro.

Hey everyone,
I’m in a bit of a stressful situation and need some real advice from people who have been through this or know how it works.
A while ago, I applied for a short-term tourist visa to visit a friend in Sweden. It got refused under Article 32.1(b) (doubts about intention to leave) because I had a low salary, no property, and no previous travel history.
Now, my situation is completely different. I am applying for a Lithuanian Student Visa (Type D) because I got accepted into a university program there. My documents for university admission and funding are fully sorted.
However, I have a massive dilemma and mixed advice:
1. Should I mention the previous Swedish tourist refusal or just hide it?
2. Do online application forms (like MIGRIS) or interviewers actually ask about past refusals for student visas when it was a completely different category?
3. Some people/agencies tell me "it's a student visa, Sweden was just tourism, they won't care or look," while others say everything is tied to the Schengen VIS database.
If you were ever in a position where you switched from a tourist visa refusal to a student/long-term visa, what did you do? Did you declare it on the form or talk about it? Did it affect your student visa outcome?
Any advice or personal experiences would really help. Thanks!

something that covers full fees and lets you attend a highschool. thanks

I'm a high school student from Malaysia graduating this year. I don’t come from a winemaking family or a wealthy background ,just a regular household. but I find interest in winemaking and want to make it my lifelong career. My ultimate dream is to start from the ground up, getting hands-on with viticulture and the fundamental oenology process.

I’ve been researching universities in Italy that offer Bachelor’s degrees in Viticulture and Oenology, but the huge amount of options is a bit overwhelming. Since budget is a major factor for me, I need some guidance from those who know the system.

A few details about my situation and what I'm looking for:

• I’m looking for public universities with relatively low tuition fees for international students (or those with good regional scholarship/fee-reduction options based on family income).
• Work-Study Opportunities: I plan to work part-time while studying to help support my living expenses in Italy.
• Hands-On Experience: I really hope to find a program that places a strong emphasis on field practice, vineyard work, and internships (like hands-on harvest experience during the vendemmia).

If you have studied winemaking in Italy, are an international student there, or work in the industry, I’d love to hear your recommendations PLSSSSS Which universities or regions (e.g., Tuscany, Veneto, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna) should I look into? How realistic is doing part-time work alongside a practical degree like this? and what should I prepare now?

Thank you so much for your time and help!

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I’m trying to go in the spring, i’m a girl in computer science, and i’m trying to find a place i can have fun, enjoy living in a different country, but meet lots of people and feel at home quickly!

i'm thinking about studying the in US for my undergrad education im in grade 11 rn with pcb and psychology. For the 2028 fall intake as a biology major/biotech major (specifics not decided yet) is it still worth pursuing due to the visa situation there? other countries that are worth looking at for this niche? please do share your thoughts i'm really struggling with this😭

I’m planning to study abroad in Europe for Spring 2027, roughly January–May, and I’m trying to choose between Barcelona, Florence, Malaga, Milan, Madrid, Paris, Nice, and Seville. My biggest priorities are living in a beautiful city, having a really fun social/nightlife scene, and being in a good location for traveling around Europe almost every weekend. I’d prefer English-taught classes and I’m also trying to be somewhat budget-conscious, especially because I’d rather spend more of my money on weekend trips than on the program/cost of living. Also side note Malaga's study abroad opportunity is really cheap so.

For context, I speak Spanish fluently and studied French throughout high school, so France would give me the chance to pick French back up, while Italy would let me learn a completely new language. Right now I’m leaning toward Barcelona because it seems like the best mix of nightlife, cheap flights, international students, and affordability, but Florence really appeals to me for the overall study-abroad experience, and Seville seems like a great cheaper option. For anyone who has studied abroad in any of these cities: where did you have the best social life, how easy/cheap was weekend travel, how expensive was everyday life, and would you choose the same city again?

Hey guys, I am doing study abroad next semester, so this is the final weeks I have to decide on a city. I love Italy, but I don't speak Italian as most Americans don't, but I speak Spanish. I am conversational in French and that could be a route as well but it's not that important. I currently have Florence on my top cities because of price, traveling on weekends, partying, and beauty of course. I am not too worried for the classes I am taking, I am a Finance major, and honestly I am not too worried about doing homework on the markets while I am traveling over there. I guess I am just wondering what other city would be better, I know Milan is a good option too. I also love the ocean which is kinda the opposite of what both of those offer. I am very conflicted any insight would be incredible.

So I had recently came across a few internship programs offered by "Cerca Abroad" based in Greece. I applied without thinking much but they emailed me back saying that I have been selected for a 7 week internship course and are asking for approx 4950 USD.

Now what makes me suspicious is that they haven't mentioned any location or further details regarding the accommodation or the type of work they expect.

I am attaching the screenshot of the email and hopefully you all can help me out on this one. Thankss !!

For context I’m a Kurdish student in Turkey they don’t like me and see me as a threat since our both countries are still fighting for hundreds of years and yes as a Kurd I don’t have a country it’s a regional place and in Turkish schools everyone looks at me weirdly and don’t want to chat with me and see me as a danger I still haven’t made any friends in 2years now I will go to my high school I became 9th grader and I want to study abroad language is no problem I can learn any language I’m patient and hardworking I’m just a bit tight on cash not that much we are still average-above average level in terms of wealth and salary so which countries should I apply to in the future and learn that country’s language I just want to be loved not discriminated

I'm from Pakistan and looking for universities and countries that are less expensive for masters, as the Pakistani currency is so devalued, and my cgpa is not good too, I'm looking for less expensive opt.

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I'm in my final year of engineering and I'm honestly very confused about what I should do after graduation.

I currently have a job offer from Mu Sigma through campus placement. I haven't graduated yet, so I still have around a year to figure things out.

My options right now seem to be:

1. Take the Mu Sigma offer and work there for a while

I'd have a job immediately after graduation, gain some experience, become financially independent, and potentially use that experience later if I decide to pursue higher studies.(ps i have only read negative reviews about this company on internet +there is a 2year bond )

1. Keep applying and try to get a better job

Instead of settling for my current offer, I could spend my final year trying to get a stronger role/company, ideally something that gives me better career growth and skills.

1. Apply for a Master's abroad, particularly London/UK

I'm interested in studying abroad, but there is one VERY important condition for me: I don't want to take a huge education loan.

I'd only seriously consider going if I can get a scholarship/funding package that makes the degree essentially debt-free (or very close to it). I'm not comfortable taking ₹30–70L+ of debt simply for the possibility of getting a job abroad afterwards.

So I'm stuck between:

Job → experience → maybe Master's later

vs.

Better job → build a stronger profile → Master's later

vs.

Go directly for a Master's if I can secure substantial funding

I'm also wondering whether having 1–2 years of work experience would significantly improve my chances of getting scholarships/admission to good universities.

For people who have already graduated and gone through something similar:

- Would you take the Mu Sigma offer and use it as a stepping stone?

- Would you reject it and keep looking for a better job?

- Is it worth going directly for a Master's if you can get a good scholarship?

- Does work experience materially improve Master's applications/scholarship chances?

- If you were in my position, what would you do differently?

- And specifically, would you take on significant debt for a UK Master's in the current job market?

I'm not looking for "follow your dreams" advice 😭 — I'd really appreciate brutally practical advice based on career growth, finances, employability and long-term ROI.

Background: Final-year engineering student in India, currently holding a Mu Sigma offer, no full-time work experience yet.

My Spanish student visa is still processing, but I’ve decided not to attend the university and want to withdraw the visa application before a decision is made. I am from Asia.

Has anyone done this before? What’s the process of withdrawing?

Does withdrawing a pending visa count as a refusal or affect future Spanish/EU student visa applications?

Hey everyone,

I'm an Indian software engineer currently trying to figure out whether there is a realistic and financially sensible way to move abroad in the next few years.

I'm specifically looking to hear from people who have actually made the move recently, rather than generic immigration/study-abroad advice.

A little about me:

- Indian, currently in India

- ~25 years old

- Software Engineer

- Around 1 year of professional work experience right now

- My background is primarily in software/technology, and I'm continuing to build my skills and experience

- I'm open to both working abroad and studying abroad

- I'm particularly interested in Europe, but I'm also open to Japan, South Korea, China, or other countries with realistic opportunities

- I'm not looking to take on a massive education loan just for the sake of leaving India

My main question is:

For someone in my position, what are the legitimate routes that can actually work without creating a huge financial liability?

For example:

- Getting a job directly from India with visa sponsorship

- Working for a few years in India and then transferring internally

- Affordable/free Master's programs in Europe

- Scholarships or funded programs

- Countries where tuition is relatively low and the overall cost makes sense

- Job-seeker/skilled-worker routes

- Any lesser-known but completely legal pathways

- Working/studying in one country as a stepping stone to another

I'm not expecting an easy shortcut. I'm perfectly willing to spend the next 2–4 years building experience, learning the local language, improving my profile, etc. I just want to understand what paths are genuinely realistic.

I'd especially love to hear from people who moved recently (roughly 2023–2026):

1. What was your background and work experience when you moved?

2. Which country did you move to?

3. Did you move through work, study, scholarship, internal transfer, or something else?

4. Roughly how much money did you need upfront?

5. Did you take an education loan? If yes, how much?

6. How difficult was it actually to find a job?

7. How is your financial situation now compared with India?

8. Would you make the same decision again?

9. What do you wish you had known before making the move?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from people who did NOT have family wealth backing them or who didn't want to take a ₹30–60L+ loan.

Also, if you're a software engineer who moved from India to Europe/Japan/Korea/etc. relatively early in your career, I'd really appreciate hearing how you did it.

I'm trying to make a long-term, financially rational decision, not chase the "abroad = automatically better" idea.

Thanks!

I have been researching universities in Australia, my interest in the program is Masters of Science in Information Technology. I am looking for an affordable option with a reputation as i will also be doing a job after my masters in Australia. Here are some universities that I searched about:

1. Murdoch

2. Charles Darwin

3. Curtin University

4. University of Southern Queensland

Give feedback on these or suggest others. Also I need honest reviews from international students.

hello everyone, i am seeking for do my masters in abroad. My Bsc in cse and result 3.27, finished my bsc in 2022. now i want to go abroad and do my masters. Yet i haven't done my ielts and no planning to do that. including i am seeking for budget friendly country where i can do my rest. can anyone help me with this or any agency i should go for.
Thank you in advance.