I think im gonna withdraw from my business program because I feel like everyone here is a robot. I literally cannot socialize with these people in any way, plus the program itself is not interesting to me. it all feels so obtuse, so boring, it doesn't stimulate my mind, idgaf about it, I only wanted to go into marketing later. I can't even get a refund for this semester's fee anyway too

my other plan involved going into data science which I disregarded because I'm not a math lover. I also get easily frustrated and since data science has coding as well I doubt I would have made it. even though it always sounded cool in my head (it's dumb I know)

and then there's film. acting. something that always interested me, was always in the back of my head, and I wanted to get into that industry so so much, even when I was a kid. I still do, but I thought "that won't make me any money". but at least there's creativity, and I lack it nowadays in my business program. and I miss having genuinely interesting people to chat with

I was thinking of going back to my country for more than 9 months (because the next intake is fall 2027), working as much as I can, and going back to Canada, trying out the film studies program. I don't even know if they'll give me another study permit. shit I don't even know if they'll accept me into the new school, it would be my first time creating a short film. I have ideas, and I have a vision of how I want it to be like, but I don't have the practice.

can someone tell me if I'm just messing up my life, and should stay in the business program? thing is I already tanked my 2 tests and my grades are locked at 75% most likely. . can't get it higher. ive missed some classes. this is my first semester too btw. I'm struggling

僕は日本の学生で、1年後に海外大学へ進学を考えています。
個人的に色々と大学を調べていて、ドイツ、マレーシア、オランダなどが候補にあがっています。
でも、僕1人で調べるのはあまりに知識が足りないのと留学前までに英語のスキルをもっと向上させたいので英語のサポートもしてもらえる留学エージェントを探しています。
もし、おすすめのエージェントがあったらアドバイスしてほしい！

もちろん、無料相談を色々と試してみる予定だよ！
できたら、サポートがしっかりしていて価格が安いところがいい！

I'm a Canadian in first year of a BSc Physio in London, planning to move back and practise in Canada. I've started reading about CAPR credentialing and it's a lot.

For anyone who's done it (or is doing it): what caught you off guard? Documents you wish you'd saved during uni, timelines, costs, exams?

Any advice appreciated. I'm trying to get organised early !

I'm approaching my last year of high-school and have done nothing to prepare for uni my parents want me to study in Germany while I find it hard and complicated its something that I may be not ready to do yet I would like to study in malaysia but they argue that I won't benefit from my time there as in qualifying for citizenship but there's also lots of options that I may have not heard of yet so any recommendations? I'm looking to study robotics

i’m from the uk, and when i finished college i went to university in my city for 7 months before dropping out because i felt like the course was not right for me. i am leaving a lot out, but because of home life and other reasons i could not attend university and have time for my assignments and it was affecting my grades, so it was the best choice to drop out at the time. i spent these 3 years just working and travelling and i am grateful i did that because i gained experience and felt more ready to get a degree.

i am kind of unsure what to do now… i dont know where to go and i didn’t get the best grades in college so my confidence is low. london is very expensive in terms of accommodation so i was thinking if i spend all that money, i might as well go abroad?

i have seen countries like germany and france being listed as good countries to study in, but can anybody give some advice? before i dropped out, i was studying business management, but in college i did criminology, business and politics. i have interest in many different fields but i am more concerned about which course can actually get me somewhere in life.

i am 21 now and i feel behind in life, all my friends have either graduated or nearly finished university and i have nothing right now. i still don’t know what i want to do in life, i have a lot of interests and such but career wise… no clue. i want to make strong friendships with people and learn and grow aside from getting my degree, if anybody can help it would be great for me

Hi! I'm going to do an Erasmus exchange next year, and I need to remove one city from my list to end up with my 3 choices, but I'm veeery indecisive and I find qualities and flaws in all of them! My list is: Limerick, Edinburgh, Leeds and Birmingham. I'll study English/French literature. I also made a post to find testimonies about living there as a disabled person, but my goal is also to get more general information. Here are some of my questions:

-What was your monthly budget?
-Did you enjoy the cultural life there?
-Was it easy to make friends?
-In terms of housing, were you on campus or elsewhere? How much did you pay? Did you have a good experience with your roommates?
-How was public transport (price, reliability, coverage)? Could you get around easily without a car?
-Did you feel safe in the city?
-Looking back, would you choose the same city again? What would you do differently?

Thank you for your help!

hey! i'm applying for ciee's tokyo language and culture summer abroad program for this summer. i wanted to ask how much people normally get in scholarships? for reference my family of 5 makes around 80k per year, i have a 4.0 gpa. while this is low income for my area, i'm not sure how ciee considers it. i'm working part-time attempting to save 8.2k, but it seems pretty much impossible. i am also curious how much flights cost through ciee? i have around 1.7k saved for my flight, which is the average to tokyo where im from, im worried it may be more through ciee. thanks!

I'm a Filipino HUMMS student in Grade 11 student, I'm a constant honor student, and I ranked first in our class on our 1st term. I genuinely want to study abroad with a fully scholarship, however I don't know where to start my journey.

I come from a middle class family and I study at a public school here in Lanao del Norte, Iligan City.

I had an average of 93 when I was a grade 10 student and on my first term I had an average of 95, I consistently participate and have won multiple times  in competitions in the field of Journalism and  Public Speaking. I'm not bragging but I just wanted to see if my achievements are enough to get me a full scholarship abroad.

I've taken an interest in studying abroad a few months ago, and I have been researching it but to no avail. I am also willing to work while studying abroad. Any referrals and Information are very much welcome and appreciated. 💙⭐

I enrolled in my undergraduate program in 2020. My degree requires me to complete 8 semesters over 4 years, with 2 semesters each year. I completed my first 6 semesters (up to the third year) without any major interruptions. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, I had to take a one-year break before resuming my studies from the 7th semester. My major is in Environmental Science (Oceanography) .

Unfortunately, I had to retake one course in the 7th semester, which means I now need to complete a total of 10 semesters, including 2 repeat semesters. As a result, a degree that is supposed to take 4 years is taking me around 6 years to complete.

My question is: How much will this extended study period and my academic record affect my chances of pursuing higher education abroad?

I really want to pursue a master's degree abroad on a scholarship, and I have already started exploring opportunities in China. However, my academic results are not particularly strong, and I expect my final CGPA to be around 3.2. 

I would really appreciate your valuable advice and suggestions.

Every university seems to have a different fee structure, entry requirements and application deadline. I've started researching options, but now I have too many tabs open and still can't decide where to apply.

How did you shortlist your universities? Did you focus more on rankings, course content, fees or job opportunities after graduation?

Hi everyone!
I’m currently a third-year university student in China, majoring in Physical Education.

I’m thinking about pursuing a master’s degree abroad, particularly in sports science, sports performance analysis, or other sports-related fields. I’m especially interested in basketball.

I’ve mainly been considering Australia and New Zealand, but I’m open to other countries as well.
My main goal is not just to study abroad, but to hopefully find a job and build a life there after graduation. I enjoy sports, but I’m also open to other career paths if they offer better opportunities.

I’m wondering whether studying a sports-related master’s abroad is actually worth the time and money, especially considering the job market for international graduates.

I’d really appreciate your thoughts on a few questions:
Is a sports-related master’s degree abroad worth it in terms of career opportunities and return on investment?

How difficult is it for international graduates to find jobs and stay after graduation?
Which countries and sports-related fields would you recommend?

For those who have studied similar degrees abroad, do you regret your decision, or would you do it again?

I’d love to hear some honest opinions and real experiences, even if they’re negative.

Thanks in advance!

For those who’ve done the ciee study abroad+internship program, is it legit? Are students notified of which company they’re doing the internship at before departure? How’s the vibe and is there much freedom?😭

I'm currently preparing for my masters degree by which I'm going to apply to different scholarships. However, considering all the paperwork it requires, it made me consider to take a gap year (sep2027 -june/july2028) and apply for the program in december 2027 so that I will join it in September 2028. The gap year will take place after my graduation, and during it I will work a part-time job in an airport, complete my language certificates in Italian and Japanese (beginner level) and potentially join internships which I of course will add to my CV when I apply. I am worried if things will not go the way that I expected or that the universities will consider the gap year as a weakness. If anyone has gone through this situation pls share your opinion and advice I will be eternally grateful. 🙏🏻🥲

So essentially I’m deciding between these colleges, anyone who went to any of these pls share ur experiences regarding academics, city vibes, and just overall

Hey everyone,
I’m an Indian student targeting the October 2027 intake for English-medium Bachelor's programs in Japan. I want to study Electrical/Electronic Engineering, specifically focusing on the micro/hardware side (chip design, microcontrollers, computer architecture) but macro side like power grid works too.
My academic profile is pretty chaotic, and I need a realistic reality check on where I can actually get in, or if I should grind to retake my SAT Math.
my_qualifications**:**

• 10th CBSE: 94%
• 11th CBSE: 54% (my father had an accident which and other family issues which caused alot of stress
• 12th CBSE: 74% overall (56/100 in Math — I checked out of school mentally and the teachers bullied me the whole year and i became super depressed)
• Current SAT: 1370 total (700 English / 670 Math). 92nd+ percentile globally.
• Main Project/EC: Built an 8-bit APU (Arithmetic Processing Unit) in vertigo and currently thinking about making a 32-bit multi-action one (if it helps). wireless remote circuit made with esp32 which i can remotely turn the switch board on and off. and other minor projects like a vault to hide files on pc, music player and an ai chatbot and LoRA (unrelated to EEE ig).

My Questions:

1. Is the University of Aizu, kyushu and tsukaba realistic? initially i planned to apply to them thinking my sat would save me but idk anymore
2. Do I have any shot at any good Universities? (would have applied to waseda but its super expensive too)
3. Should I retake the SAT Math? I can probably grind my SAT Math up from a 670 to a 730–760 max maybe not sure but I can't push it beyond that, and my time is limited. Would a 750 SAT Math overwrite my 56% CBSE score for schools like Kyushu/Tsukuba, or is it a waste of time?
4. Are there any other reputable English-taught engineering programs in Japan (like Shibaura or KUAS) that genuinely value actual hardware building experience over high school board scores?

honestly if i had decided Japan only a year earlier i would have learned the language and could have applied to the course in Japanese medium but it is what it is now, any guide will be greatly appreciated

I don't want to waste time chasing impossible dreams if the admission filters are completely rigid. Be brutally honest. Thanks.

should i look at any other country? but most are expensive or the ones like germany need foundational year but im already in my gap year ( i graduated high school in 2025-2026)

and no i dont plan to study in india at all

I'm currently at my 3rd year with my undergrad degree but I already know I want to study for a second degree abroad and I already have countries in mind. Though I do need to have scholarships but I'm still not sure which to process first when the time comes and there's so many posts or guides in socmed but they always miss the concerns I have.

So for anyone processing theirs right now or had experience, what do you usually do first? apply to a college/university or scholarships? what do you approach or think about first? I still have time but I want to be ready. If anyone could share their steps or even tips what to keep in mind that will be great.

I want to study abroad (NZ, UK, AU, or US). I graduated with a BS in Psychology and am a registered psychometrician. I know my college degree is useless abroad, that’s why I am willing to take another bachelor’s degree if that’s needed for me to be able to go abroad. I want to know the things I should know and prepare for it, especially the cost (I have no parents/family and I’m on my own on this journey).

In 12th boards, I scored 78% overall. which countries and universities will still accept me?

I think I’m just cooked but I’m applying to Hanyang and I didn’t know I need my passport number to apply and silly me doesn’t have my passport yet. I have had my appointment for tomorrow because it was the soonest day. I’m going to expedited it but I don’t think it will come in time because it due the 31st but more like 30th due to time zones. Since I don’t have like my travel outside the country in 14 day I don’t think I can qualify but is there anyway I can get this passport in time.

I am Indian,currently in class 11th studying commerce and want to study abroad after 12th in like-usa,canada,europe,australia

The universities requires so much extracurriculars and currently I have literally 0 extracurriculars what should I do please suggest me how can I build some meaningful ec's which have real impact. That would allow me to get into top universities abroad

Hi everyone. I'm a student from Papua New Guinea, and I'm looking for honest advice because I'm feeling really lost about my university plans.

I've been applying to universities in the United States for Fall 2027. I've submitted applications to several universities, including Notre Dame, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Amherst, Dartmouth, Williams, and others. I've spent months working on my applications, essays, and financial aid research because studying in the US has been a dream of mine.

My main interests are psychology, sociology, and political science. I want to study psychology because I'm interested in understanding the human mind, mental health, and how people's experiences and environments shape their lives. Eventually, I'd love to use what I learn to help people in Papua New Guinea, where mental health is still heavily stigmatised.

However, I've recently run into a serious problem. My parents have told me to find a scholarship that doesn't involve them.

To clarify, they don't intend to contribute financially towards my education. They also don't want to participate in the application process or provide financial documents, including the information universities might require for financial aid applications.

As an international student, I can't afford American university tuition and living expenses on my own. I was relying on substantial financial aid, but I've realised that some universities require parental financial information even when parents aren't willing to pay.

I've already started completing the CSS Profile, and the process has been incredibly stressful. I'm trying to be honest about my family's finances, but I'm worried that I won't be able to complete the required documentation without my parents' cooperation.

I'm now wondering whether I should continue pursuing my American university applications or focus on fully funded scholarships in other countries, such as government scholarships in Türkiye, Japan, South Korea, or New Zealand.

I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced something similar, especially international students who funded their education without financial support from their parents.

My questions are:

1. Has anyone successfully attended a US university on a full financial aid package when their parents refused to contribute financially?
2. What happens if your parents refuse to provide the financial documents required by the CSS Profile? Are there legitimate alternatives or exceptions?
3. Are there American universities that offer full scholarships to international undergraduate students without requiring parental financial information?
4. Are there fully funded undergraduate scholarships available to Papua New Guinean students that cover tuition, accommodation, living expenses, health insurance, and flights?
5. If you were in my position, would you continue pursuing US universities while applying for government scholarships elsewhere?
6. For anyone who studied abroad without parental financial support, how did you make it happen?

I'm not looking for anyone to promise me that everything will work out. I just want realistic advice from people who understand how difficult it can be to finance an overseas education when you don't have family support.

I've worked hard to get this far, and I don't want to abandon my dream without exploring every reasonable option. At the same time, I need to be realistic about my circumstances and find a path that I can actually afford.

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to respond. I genuinely appreciate any advice, resources, or personal experiences you can share.

Hello everyone

I am studying in 11th grade and I am currently studying physics chemistry and maths and thinking to take AI or cybersecurity field for my future paths

But I am confused between Germany and korea

I am willing to learn a new language (Korean or German)

But the thing is my university degree value and future plans

Before this i was bent towards germany but the current situation of Germany (anti immigration party) is forcing me to rethink my decision.

I have basic knowledge about both countries like all mandatory requirements of both like the 13th year in germany and all but still I am confused

So what should I do

Help me please

Thank you ....

How difficult is it to get into the two-week Winter School over January?

Somewhat similar to my last post but distinctly different: what are the best countries for international students to study - based on living expenses, diversity/openness to other cultures (specifically brown/Muslim cultures), work opportunities, support provided and ease of transport? All in all, what countries make studying abroad the most seamless and as easy as it could be?

I studied for some time in one city abroad and found it quite challenging despite it being ranked highly as an international student-friendly city.