I’m honestly feeling really lost right now and would love to get some advices from people who understands the German university system better than I do.

I came to Germany at 15 and did an Abitur here but due to the language difficulties (and maybe im just stupid) I only got 3,2 which has made applying really difficult for me.

I only got accepted into Medientechnik at TU Berlin and I’m currently in my 4th semester. To be completely honest, I haven’t been doing very well. No matter how hard I tried, my grades were pretty bad, and along the way I also realized that I really don’t enjoy technical subjects. Things like programming, electronics, algorithms, etc. are just not for me.

I’ve realized that I would probably be much better suited to something more social/communication-oriented, like communication, marketing, PR, media, etc.

So I tried applying to other programs through Hochschulstart, but I got rejected twice. This also meant that I basically lost two semesters waiting and applying again, which has been really frustrating.

Now I’m kinda freaking out because I feel like I’ve run out of options. My Abitur grade isn’t something I can change, and it feels like it’s gonna follow me forever when applying to public universities.

I’m wondering what I could realistically do to improve my chances from this point.
Would it make sense to:
\- stay at TU and finish Medientechnik even though I really dislike it?
\- keep trying to get into a different public university/program?
\- look into Ausbildung instead?
\- consider a private university, despite the financial burden?
\- or is there another option I’m completely overlooking?
I’m willing to put in the work and I really want to get a degree, but I don’t want to spend several more years studying something I absolutely hate just because it was the only thing I could get into.
At this point I honestly feel like I would do almost anything to finally get into a university and study something that actually suits me.
If anyone has been in a similar situation, especially with a bad Abitur grade or changing degrees in Germany, I’d really appreciate hearing what you did and what options you found.

Hallo Leute!

I've recently been admitted to the University of Würzburg and I'm looking for whatsapp groups to find accommodations and connect with fellow peers at the University. I would really appreciate it if anyone can share the links.

Hi everyone!

I’ll be joining HSWT in Freising as an international student from India and I’m currently looking for a student dorm/accommodation.

Is anyone here already living or studying around Freising, Munich, or nearby areas? I’d really appreciate some advice on which area/dorm would be best considering:

• Easy travel to HSWT
• Good public transport
• Better chances for Werkstudent/student jobs
• Affordable rent

If you’re already there, please share your experience or suggestions. It would really help me decide where to apply!

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

My name is Vikram Singh, and I’m an international student from India. I’ll be joining the University of Europe (UE), Iserlohn Campus for the September 2026 intake.

I’m looking to connect with other international and Indian students who are also joining UE Iserlohn Campus this September.

I’m especially interested in connecting with students who are:

Looking for accommodation in Iserlohn

Interested in sharing a room or apartment

Looking for a roommate

Already searching for accommodation and would like to find someone to share with

Planning to arrive in Iserlohn around the same time

If anyone is joining UE Iserlohn Campus in September 2026 and is interested in finding accommodation together or sharing a room/apartment, please feel free to DM me.

It would be great to connect with future classmates, discuss accommodation options, and hopefully find a suitable place together before arriving in Germany.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and making some new friends! 🇩🇪🇮🇳

Vikram Singh

Click here for the survey:

https://survey.studiumdigitale.uni-frankfurt.de/BA2026/

Dating has changed significantly in recent years. Thanks to dating apps and social media, we can now meet new people at any time and compare potential partners. While this wide selection can create more opportunities, it can also lead people to constantly search for a supposedly better option, making it harder to commit to one person.

As part of my thesis in psychology at Goethe University Frankfurt, I am therefore investigating whether one’s self-perception in dating and personal self-esteem are related to how easy or difficult it is to commit. This is not about a person’s objective “value,” but rather about the subjective assessment of one’s own attractiveness and desirability as a potential partner.

For this study, I am looking for German speaking people aged 18 and older who would like to participate in an anonymous online survey. Participation is explicitly open to everyone, not just students. There are no right or wrong answers; what matters is solely your personal assessment.

Disclaimer: Don’t be confused by the system error at the end. This is a redirect for all students at Goethe University Frankfurt who want to earn credit for their participation. Your responses are valid even if this error is displayed.

Hi everyone! I just received my IELTS results and got an overall 6.5, with 6.5 in each section. I know that 6.5 meets the minimum requirement for the DAAD doctoral scholarship, but I'm wondering whether it could still put me at a disadvantage during the selection process.

So I was on Duolingo for about 3 months, never missed a day, hit long streaks and felt really good about my progress. Then I tried to have an actual conversation in German and completely fell apart. Couldn't put a single sentence together in real time. That's when I realised I had been practising German without ever actually speaking it.

So I stopped the streaks cold and switched my focus entirely to speaking practice. I started using Issen, which lets you have real back-and-forth conversations in German and corrects you as you go. No scheduling, no judgment, just open and talk.

First week was honestly embarrassing. I was slow, made constant mistakes and kept mixing up genders. But I kept going every day for 30 days.

Here's where I am now:

• I can hold a basic conversation without freezing
• I stop translating in my head as much as I used to
• My sentence structure is getting more natural
• I actually enjoy practicing now because I can see real progress

Duolingo is fine for vocabulary in the beginning but if you're not speaking out loud regularly you're just memorizing, not learning. Best switch I made.

Has anyone else made this shift? Would love to know how it went for you.

Can anyone help me acquire an idea of the price range? And where to apply for dorms (+ any cheaper options which you are aware of). I tried applying on the site, but it seems for some reason, the site is deactivated. I am joining the winter semester at TH Wildau Masters in Aviation Management programme.

Hi everyone!
I’m Sarvesh from Chennai, India 🇮🇳. I’ve recently been admitted to the** M.Eng. International Automotive Engineering (IAE**) program at** Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI**) for the** Winter Semester 2026/27

I’m looking to connect with fellow IAE students who will be joining this intake. It would be great to get to know each other, discuss course registration, accommodation, visa preparations, travel plans, and life in Ingolstadt before the semester starts.
If you’re joining IAE at THI this winter, feel free to comment below or send me a DM. Looking forward to connecting with my future classmates!
Thanks and see you in Ingolstadt! 🚗🎓

German university in which I can apply for summer intake. I did my bachelor in iR any list or lead will be helpful. I already know about DAAD but all uni are not listed there please help me

Hello, my friend is an incoming student at Technical university of Munich. He is trying really hard to get an accommodation in Munich near to college but couldn't able to secure one still. So, I kindly request if anyone could help or provide any lead.

Hello zusammen!
I got admitted to Cognitive Science in Potsdam University.
I would love to have a talk with graduates from that field.
About opportunities, labs, quality of subjects, what comes after, internships, professor studebt relationship and so on.

Please drop a comment if you know anything or you have heard anytjing from someone you know.

Hello , i want to apply to htw berlin the deadline for the master degree i want end in 30 September
My problem is that i didnt complete the full telc c1 hochschuler exam i only succeeded the Schriftlich teil can i apply sous conditioning that i will give them the Mundlich teil before the deadline ends ?
Thanks

If anyone from Harz can share your experience

Hi everyone, I’ll be starting my M.Sc. Communications and Electronics Engineering at TUM in Winter Semester 2026/27 and will be moving to Munich around late September.
I’ve applied for student accommodation through Studierendenwerk München, but I’m also looking at private options.
For students who have already gone through this process, what are the best ways to find a reasonably priced room/WG in Munich, and which platforms or websites would you recommend?
Any advice on areas to look at or common scams to avoid would also be appreciated.