But tbh, I'm not sure if I can do well this time either. I forget things too soon , too easily. Would it be realistic for me to do my bachelors abroad despite coming from a middle class/lower middle class family? Maybe a scholarship would be helpful..I really wanna study abroad even if it means I'll have to come back to the country. And if I do bachelors here and then masters abroad, I'll probably have to get married by then too which is something I'm quite unsure of.

My absolute dream is to go to DIS Copenhagen for the fall 2027 semester but my family can’t afford the $32k price tag. They only offer up to $6k in scholarships, which still isn’t enough, and most likely we make too much to receive. So, what are the best scholarships to apply to for study abroad? Has anyone had success winning multiple small or one large scholarship to help cover the cost of tuition? What was it and how did you apply?
The DIS website didn’t have any that I could apply for based on criteria so I’m needing to look elsewhere.

I am taking a semester abroad this spring in an East Asian country through CIEE as a college student. I've heard that host families will set curfews, but this often appears to be brought up for high school students specifically- is this also true of college aged adult students?

i’ve been debating for 2 months on whether or not i should study abroad in florence for my spring semester. i’m an anxious person so i’ve had a lot of anxiety about this but a part of me wants to push myself and do it. i feel like i change my mindset everyday and i don’t have a clear answer. i’m scared to go without my support system (my family and friends) and it’s not easy for my to put myself out there and make friends. i just want to see if anyone who felt like me went to study abroad and was happy they took the risk. i feel like if i decide to not go ill have relief but also regret.

Hello! I'm thinking about doing a summer internship in Bangkok at Thammasat University and I wanted to hear if anyone has visited the country/studied there and how they felt about it and their thoughts!

Hi!

Has anyone been on the IES Paris study abroad program (any discipline) I would love to hear your stories!

I have been sending out Emails to Professors for an acceptance letter for my masters program and a few days ago I got a reply back from this professor who said that he is willing to give me an acceptance letter but he wants me to share a few photos of my studies and daily life with him. I'm a bit creeped out. Do you think that I should totally avoid him and not take an acceptance letter from him at all?

Ps. The country that I'm apply to most people don't speak english, could it be a writing error?

I‘m considering doing a semester abroad at the Heriot-Watt University or University of Vienna and have difficulty deciding which one to go for.
I‘m a Swiss student and fluent in both English and German, so language won‘t be a problem.

Has anyone experienced student life in either or both cities?
I‘d love to hear any tips, advice, insight & experiences!

Hi everyone,

I'm reaching out because I'm going through a really difficult time right now, and I would truly appreciate some advice or perspectives from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

I'm an international student studying in France. My financial resources are very limited, and I am supported solely by my single mother. I gave up a lot to move here for my university education, but for the past two months, I've been paying nearly €700 a month in rent essentially to do nothing, due to ongoing strikes and protests impacting classes and university activities.
While I understand and respect the reasons behind the social movement, this constant state of standstill is taking a severe toll on me. Because I am prone to depression, the lack of routine and the surrounding inertia have caused my mental health to decline significantly. I feel exhausted, weak, and unable to engage socially anymore, even though I made an effort when I first arrived.

Academics are the most important thing in my life, and feeling completely stuck for so long makes me extremely anxious. On top of that, I feel a deep sense of guilt—I feel "selfish" for focusing on my own well-being and academic future when my background and values have always been tied to social commitment. But right now, everything overwhelms me: the political atmosphere, the news, global conflicts... it all triggers intense anxiety.
Over the past week, I've started withdrawing and cutting people off. I exercise regularly, but it hasn't done much to lift my mood. Moving to a new country without fully mastering the language, without a local support system, and getting swept up in this unexpected situation without preparation has been overwhelming. Integrating under these conditions feels nearly impossible.

Given all of this, I'm seriously wondering if it would make more sense to return home and rebuild my path there.
Have any of you experienced a similar sense of burnout or culture shock while studying abroad? How did you deal with the isolation, and how did you decide whether to stick it out or return home?
Thank you so much for your kindness and advice

i want to apply for this scholarship. i wanna know the difficulty of the physics and chemistry of this test

So i am not sure what carrier option to choose bcz i have nothing in my mind, idk which country i should go what should i do give me suggestion and tell your personal experiences too

Hi everybody! I'm here because I am currently a student with CIEE, and when you're a student here, you get to refer people to join a CIEE program. As an incentive, both people get $200 from CIEE. I didn't know about this when I applied, but if I did, I would've used it. Studying abroad is expensive, so every opportunity to save money counts. 

I recommend exploring what CIEE program and desination you want, and when you find something you like, start the application via my link. if you start the application and use the link later, it won't work.

to study abroad in the summer, submit an application before march. For Fall, submit before April. for spring, submit before september.

here is a link explaining how it works: https://www.ciee.org/about/we-are-ciee/alumni/alumni-rewards/refer-friend?_gl=1*501bbi*_gcl_au*MTA4OTgwNzgyOS4xNzkwMTM2NzA3*_ga*NzUzMjczNzA4LjE3OTAxMzY3MDc.*_ga_274EJGWFTR*czE3OTI1OTk0MzUkbzckZzAkdDE3OTI1OTk0MzUkajYwJGwwJGgw

here is my referal link: https://my.ciee.org/?rc=cieewithhannah

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"I'm a Nigerian student planning to study in Australia. What should I know before travelling?"

People may reply with their experiences about school fees, jobs, accommodation, and student life.

I'm studying International Business Administration at german private university called “Constructor University” in Bremen and expect to graduate in June 2027.
My current grade is 3.2, (5 is minimum and means you failed and 1 is the greatest score)my ielts is 7.5. Are there any public universities that I could get into?

Hi everyone, I’m doing Higher secondary school in Computer Science in Pakistan. I really want to study computer science(cybersecurity / data science) abroad, but honestly I’m overwhelmed. I am not looking to just start my bachelors but I want to send my foundations for a strong promising career. Everything I read assumes you’ve done A-levels, and I’ve only done the normal Pakistani intermediate system. I’m not even sure if that’s enough for some countries. I have good grades and I am expecting to score >85% in my final exams.
I’m trying to work out three things:

• Europe: are there countries where my FSc is accepted directly, which countries should I keep as my top 3?
• Scholarships: are UK or US scholarships actually realistic for someone like me, and when should I start applying?
• Self-funding: if I go for somewhere cost effective like Turkey, Malaysia or China, are the universities genuinely good, or is it a gamble?

I’ve built small projects  done some coding on my own , nothing major yet, but I’m learning.

If you’ve been through this, or you’re from Pakistan and studying abroad now, I’d love to hear what you’d do differently. Even small advice helps. Thank you!

Hey everyone! I’ll be heading to the University of Almería (UAL) for the upcoming spring/summer semester and wanted to reach out to see if anyone else will be there, or if any past Erasmus students have some local insight!

If you’re also going to Almería for that semester, drop a comment or shoot me a DM, it’d be great to connect beforehand! And if you’ve already done your exchange there, any tips or advice would be massively appreciated.
Thank youuu

先說下家裡情況，我媽可以教雅思托福，語言這塊不太花錢，就是考試教一次錢，自認不會內捲，準備去南歐意大利bocconi（看本sub另一個貼）米蘭理工博洛尼亞等之後，首先感覺補助金肯定能收到的（但是因為我出生支國可能申不到），西班牙/意大利/法國/德國的留學政策怎麼樣，能否低成本留？

目前在家裡蹲，反正高考估計是沒水平了全忘了，現在是學雅思中

So I moved from Germany to Spain about a month ago for my exchange semester and honestly, I didn't expect the little things to be this hard.

Yesterday I spent like 10 minutes in a supermarket trying to figure out which milk to buy because my Spanish is still pretty bad. Such a stupid thing but I was already having a rough day and it nearly pushed me over the edge...

Don't get me wrong, I'm really enjoying it here. I've met some great people, the weather is so much better than back home and I'm glad I decided to come.

But sometimes I just miss being able to do normal everyday things without having to thing so much about them. It's weird how something as simple as grocery shopping can make you homesick.

What's the most random or unexpected thing tht made you feel homesick while abroad? I fell like it's never the things you actually prepare for.

I wanna do mbbs abroad
Ive already finished A2 and was applying in Pakistan but i really dont want to go there
So Wheres everyone going for medical abroad?
Somewhere relatively cheap and safe preferably taking fall intakes but im also willing to take the rest of the year as gap year
Also education must be in English

It’s been my dream to study in the UK since I was young and hope to get my PhD in history with so much wonder in the classics and humanities, and would be incredible to do that in one of the souls for these subjects.
I’m just wondering how unrealistic it is if relying mostly on Canadian loans + if anyone knows any opportunities or international funding I can apply for or other peoples experience with this and if it is possible?
Thank you !

Hey everyone! I’m Max, and I studied abroad in Madrid before cofounding ScholarRoam, an app that helps study abroad and international students connect and build community.

I’m curious about the part of studying abroad that doesn’t really fit into an orientation checklist: finding your people once you arrive.

For anyone currently in Madrid or who studied there, what actually helped you meet people outside your university’s group? Was it a recurring activity, language exchange, sports team, mutual friends, or something else?

I’d especially love to hear about things that led to friendships beyond a single night out. What made you show up again, and was it easy to join on your own?

We’re working on this problem through ScholarRoam, so I want to be upfront about why I’m asking. Your experiences would help us understand what students need.

If you could recommend one thing to someone arriving in Madrid without knowing anyone, what would it be?

I’m considering the SKEMA Global MBA International Triple Degree offered in partnership with Loyola University New Orleans and LMU Munich.

The program looks interesting, especially with the opportunity to study across three countries, but I’d love some honest feedback before applying.
A few questions:
1. ROI: Is the program worth the tuition and living expenses? How well is it recognized by employers?
2. Alumni experiences: Has anyone completed this program? Would you recommend it?
3. Career support & placements: How effective is the career services team? What are the actual employment outcomes, particularly for international students?
4. Scholarships: Are there any substantial scholarships or financial aid opportunities available?

I’m particularly interested in career opportunities in consulting, strategy and finance after graduation.
Would really appreciate hearing from current students, alumni or anyone familiar with the program. Thanks!

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I'm in my 5th semester of B.Tech Biotechnology in India, with a CGPA of around 7.5. I'm targeting Fall 2028 in the USA but don't want a wet-lab career. I'm more interested in AI, bioinformatics and computational biology.

Which master's should I choose for better salaries and career growth? Should I take the GRE, and what skills should I start learning now?

Would love advice from anyone in these fields!

My district interview is quickly coming up. It will be virtual and both my parents and I are supposed to be in attendance. I am told that I will need to know basic history of rotary, my district, and global events. I was wondering if there are any more tips or advice that Alumni have?

Thank you!!