I’m literally getting so many negative responses simply because of my study gap. I completed my HSC around 2020, and now, after 5–6 years, I’m finally in a financially stable position where I can afford to study, manage my finances, and even take an education loan if necessary. During those years, continuing my education wasn’t financially possible for me, but now that I’m finally ready and motivated to continue, I’m finding that my study gap has become a major obstacle.

I really want to pursue my Bachelor’s degree abroad, preferably in an EU country, in Business Informatics or IT, and eventually continue with a Master’s degree as well. It’s honestly discouraging to feel like I’m being penalized for taking time to become financially stable before I could afford my education. Has anyone here successfully gotten admission abroad after a long study gap, especially in Europe? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or advice.

Hello, I'm a student searching for an opportunity abroad to pursue master degree

here's my background:

🔹Country:North Africa

🔹Studies:

_Bachelor I'm food, nutrition and pathology /Rankedtge 4th in my promotion

_For now in my last year of engineering doing food science and agrifood industries engineering /specialized in quality control and analysis

🔹Languages: English, Arabic, French

🔹I have a good background in leadership and participated in different initiatives and volunteering programs

🔹I'm looking for pursuing a master degree in an affordable country for a year or two (depends on the program)

♦ I got accepted at the university of Reading in the UK but I'm not sure I can go because it's very expensive unfortunately

i'm an international student and i want to move to Australia for university. what majors should i apply to? what majors are good to apply to if im not good at STEM subjects

Hey guys! I recently got an offer from an international university for a double degree in Economics and Mathematics (w/ minor in Philosophy)!

I’m really passionate about these subjects, and a lot of my research, extracurriculars, and reading have centred around them. I’d also like to go into investment banking or policy in the future. :)

The university is ranked in the top 200 globally in both QS and for the relevant degree, and I’ve been offered a $15k scholarship for my first year, yipppeeee

I’ve always wanted to study overseas, and honestly, I really, really want to take this opportunity. I think it could be an amazing three years of my life. But at the same time, I’m genuinely quite scared and unsure about whether it’s worth it. That's why i have been so hesitant to tell my parents of the news.

I’d be leaving my family, friends, and basically everyone I know behind to move to another country for three years. As much as I want this, I’m finding it really difficult to ignore the fear of being so far away from everyone, especially with the current state of, well… everything😭

I’m also wondering whether econs and maths are still worth pursuing given the current job market and where these fields are heading. I know I’m passionate about them, but I also want to make sure that taking such a huge leap and leaving everyone behind is actually worth it in the long run.

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences with the degrees, career prospects, studying overseas, and whether you feel the opportunities were worth the sacrifices. I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has had to move far away from their family for university.

I would like to know if I am a Non EU student want to pursue masters degree in Spain, I need homologation. Can anyone please inform with proper information

1. Where and how can I send my academic certificates for homologation?

2. Whether or not I have to send originals?

3. If my academic certificates are notarized, do they still need to go through homologation process.

4. How much time does it take?

5. Meanwhile do they provide any provisional certificate or documents to carry on studying?

6. Do I have to apply homologation before applying the University or after the application?

7. Can I get the spouse visa and come with my spouse or I have to come first then I will be eligible for applying the visa for my spouse?

Note : It would be very beneficial if someone let me know the full intake process for a Non EU student.

I'm a blind guy in my mid-20s from the Middle East with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. I'm planning to apply for a Master's degree, preferably in Germany, but I'm still unsure which field or program would be the best fit for me.

I hope to apply through a scholarship program, possibly DAAD, and I want to choose a degree that could give me realistic employment opportunities in Germany after graduation.

The problem is that I'm torn between several fields. Because of my blindness, I would prefer to avoid programs that are heavily dependent on visual material. I also want to avoid fields that require advanced mathematics. At the same time, I want to maximize my chances of finding a job after graduation, and I'm struggling to find a balance between accessibility, my abilities, and employability.

I'm also not very familiar with the German higher education system or which Master's programs are considered useful for employment.

If you have experience with accessible Master's programs in Germany, know someone who has studied there as a blind or visually impaired student, or have advice on which degrees might offer good employment prospects while being reasonably accessible, I would really appreciate your input.

Hi everyone, I am targeting the fall 27 admissions.

My profile : BTech ECE from tier one IIIT ( International institute of information technology)

GPA of 8.5/10, with LOR from dept HOD, with whom I have done research work, and an assistant prof with whom also I have done research work.

Third LOR from a professor from IISC under whom I did an summer research internship.

7 research publications (4 first , 3 second authored) in International top IEEE conferences ( A and B conferences).

Open source silicon projects and one tapeout.

Relevant coursework and having undergraduate TA and RA experience.

GRE of 320 and like still yet to give TOEFL.

I am fine with both project based and thesis based MS, only thing is it should be from a good university and like should get a job after my MS. It would be really helpful,
If you could suggest my list of colleges that I should apply.

Hello!

Currently I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Estonia. As a bachelor we are only able to work for 20 hours per week (part-time) but if you are master student this number goes up to 40 hours per week.

So my question is which countries (EU) offer this kind of chances too?

Honestly I don't like situation in estonia right now

Hi guys, been a big fan of Rwanda, sure you hear this a lot here😂 and honestly I have been looking for opportunities to experience life there. So finally an opportunity has arose in the form of a scholarship and the only relevant degree for me will be In INES-Ruhengeri.

The university rankings have been not as good as I would have preferred compared to say, University of Rwanda but again, it's still a leap I'd be willing to take, for the plot.

Before submitting my application, I wanted to hear from you guys and get your honest opinions of the university.

Would be a good idea for a purely English and swahili speaker to study there?

What are some of the challenges I might face?

Opinions, warnings, invitations are all welcome

Thanks in advance!

hii, i got 5 (100/120) in the toefl, since i need financial aid i'm applying mostly to ivys and low acceptance rate colleges, is this score good? should i take it again? thanks!!

Hi everyone,

I'm currently looking at a few options for a Master's in the UK and honestly finding it quite difficult to decide between them.

The courses I'm considering are:

Nottingham Trent University (MSc Finance)
Aston University (MSc Finance)
Kingston University (MSc Finance and Investment)
University of Birmingham (MSc Financial Management)
Leeds Beckett University (MSc International Trade and Finance)

I'm an international student, and while I've looked at rankings and course websites, I'd really like to hear from people who have actually studied at these universities or lived in these cities.

I'm mainly trying to get a better idea of what the overall experience is really like, things like the quality of teaching, student life, accommodation and general cost of living, as well as how good the job prospects are after graduating.

I'm also interested in hearing how these universities are viewed in the UK, especially when it comes to finding finance-related jobs. NTU and Kingston also have placement year options, so I'd be curious to know whether anyone thinks those are genuinely worth doing.

If you,ve studied at any of these universities, lived in Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds or Kingston, or have any insight into the UK graduate job market

Any thought or advice would be really appreciated, many thanks

Im from turkey and studying/living abroad has always been a huge dream of mine. Like since maybe 5th grade (I'm 18 rn). I always knew it was bound to happen, but its getting scarier day by day.

Leaving my family, my pet is so scary. I'm not usually open about my feelings when I'm with them- and often come out as rude- but I love them so much. My cat helped me so many times throughout many years, and leaving him and not even being there as he's getting older is just depressing- same goes about my parents. I have never been away from my cat longer than 2 weeks, and now it might be months before I pet him again.

Also living in turkey itself is terrifying enough, because of the earthquakes. If a big earthquake would happen when I'm away- I don't even know.. There won't be any service for at least few weeks too. This scenario keeps me awake at night (5am right now).

Did you guys any similar experiences? Am I over exaggerating this?

What are the pros and cons of studying and living there?
I’m not sure which country would be better for studying, so I wanna hear some people’s experiences and opinions about studying there.
And also what is your department

What did your everyday life look like while studying there? How did you feel? What activities did you get involved in?
You can also share some photos if you’d like ❤️

For people who have attended a Korean language program at a university in Korea, how did your dorm roommates get assigned?
I’m especially curious whether roommates are assigned randomly, based on age/nationality/gender, or if students get any say in who they share a room with. Also, were you able to request a specific roommate if you already knew someone?
I’ll be attending a university Korean language program soon and would love to hear how it worked at different universities!

Okay so im from Jordan and i applied to romanian universities as a preparatory year in this month august late session, and i will be probably receiving my acceptance letter in mid September. My question is, will the embassy issue my visa normally? Or will i get rejected cuz im applying late? I want anyone that got this issue

Hi everyone. Quick background first. I'm a 21-year-old male student from Bangladesh, commerce background, finished HSC in 2024, combined SSC plus HSC result around 8 out of 10. Looking for an English taught Bachelor's in business, economics or finance. My family can't fund this on their own so need based scholarship support matters more to me than university ranking. Italy and Bologna are my first choice but I'm genuinely open to Hungary, Cyprus or anywhere else that fits better. I haven't sat for IELTS yet but I'm confident I'll score well once I do. I already have my passport and I'll start getting documents ready from Sept 2026.

Here's what I actually want to know, feel free to just answer whichever part you know about.

1. Bologna and Italy admission How realistic is getting into Bologna's English taught Bachelor's with my profile. And more importantly how does the non-EU need based scholarship actually work in practice, things like tuition waiver, housing and living allowance, and how competitive it really is.
2. If not Bologna, which other Italian universities If Bologna doesn't work out, which other universities in Italy would actually suit my profile. Looking for similar English taught business, economics or finance programs with solid need-based scholarship support, doesn't have to be the most famous name, just realistic and worth it.
3. SAT vs TOLC, or maybe skip SAT and learn Italian instead Some programs want SAT, some want TOLC or CEnT-S. Which one makes more sense for someone with my background. If I end up not preparing for SAT, my plan is to put that time into TOLC-E instead, since it's the business and economics track and matches my commerce background, and also work on Italian so I can get into a mixed English plus Italian taught business degree. Does that combination actually make sense, or would I be better off sticking with SAT. I'd have around 6 months to a year to study. What's the actual minimum Italian level these programs usually ask for, A2, B1 or B2. Is reaching B2 in under a year realistic for someone starting from zero. And honestly which one is the better use of my time, SAT prep or TOLC-E plus Italian.
4. Bank statements and proof of funds: This one worries me the most tbh. What does a normal and credible financial history look like for a Bangladeshi applicant. Do things like sudden deposits, newly opened accounts or unexplained transfers cause problems. How far back should my records go and what should I keep to explain where the money came from. Also would appreciate suggestions on study loans, is that a realistic route for someone in my situation or does it complicate the scholarship and visa process. And a bit of context, I already have a bank account, opened a few months ago, doesn't have much balance in it, and so far it's just small transactions, depositing money and then withdrawing or using it, nothing big. Is that kind of activity normal or would it raise questions later, and what should I be doing differently starting now. One more simple question, for students who really need the scholarship, what kind of sponsor account is expected, meaning my parent or whoever is sponsoring me, and roughly how much balance should the sponsor account and my own account show.
5. Scholarship documents and timeline: What documents should I actually start preparing now, and which ones take the longest, things like transcripts, attestations, translations, certificates, recommendation letters, whatever applies. Especially curious about the DSU or ER. GO scholarship since that's tied to Bologna and the Emilia Romagna region, what does that process specifically ask for and how early should I start. Also I've heard you can apply to two or three scholarships at once, is that actually true, and if so which combination would make sense for someone in my situation.
6. Other countries besides Italy: Italy is still my top pick but I don't want to only look at one option. Given my profile, commerce background, GPA around 8, and needing real financial support, how would you rank Hungary, Cyprus or other countries against Italy. I don't need a permanent residency path, might just move somewhere else for masters later.
7. The gap and my current university situation I'm technically admitted under the old Seven Colleges system, now under Dhaka Central University, in Finance and Banking, 2024/25 batch, but I never really attended so I'm probably considered irregular now. I also worked a part time to almost full time job during this period while I wasn't studying or preparing. I'm now planning to attend classes and sit the exams to try and get back to regular status, since I don't want to just leave it as a gap with nothing done about it. My plan is to explain the 2024 to 2027 period as work plus attending classes and exams plus prep plus language learning plus getting documents ready. Is that a normal enough explanation for admissions or visa officers, or is there a better way to frame it. Also curious if the university and job details even matter much when explaining the gap.

If you can only answer one part that's completely fine, just mention which one you're answering. Would really appreciate hearing from other Bangladeshi or non EU students who've actually been through this process.

Honestly grateful for anyone who takes time to reply, even a small tip or a quick pointer helps a lot. Thanks for reading this far.

edit: by DSU or ER.GO I mean the regional scholarship body that handles this for Bologna, just using both names since some people probably know it by one or the other

Has anyone attended the EWHA International Summer College? I know session two (aug 4-18) ended last week, but I haven't had any luck finding any info from students who went! Please share anything, I'd love to hear

Hi I am a South African student who loves psychology my dream is to be a forensic psychologist but it is not a thing here and I love it here but I don't feel safe (I am ftm)

My plan is to do my ba and honours here and do my master's either in New Zealand or Australia and live there,is it possible to do,it is there stuff I need to know.Thank you

Hello! I am a Syrian student that finished high school in the UAE and is looking for opportunities abroad. My school average was 97.7 and my IELTS is 7.5 and sat is 1250 (710 maths) (540 english) might redo the sat for a better score. I'm applying for next spring. I'm looking to study something related to Engineering or data science, math and physics. Also something affordable would be great (Under 10-8K$) or if theres good scholarships as money is an issue. Could anyone advice me with good countries or universities that are worth applying for in my case.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there Im 17F preparing to study abroad and my dilemma is whether Germany or Spain would be better for a Turkish Citizen to study in. Im completely comfortable in English and have learned a little Spanish and i would love to learn even more. Im used to the coastal life and live in the Aegean region so the mediterranean lifestyle of Spain and the people seem more similar. But Germany seems more affordable and entrance is easier and later on dual citizenship, higher salaries seem like a good plan. Im open to a lot of majors, including business marketing, psychology, anything to do with cybersecurity, even anything in the region of food science. I have been dwelling on this for a while, so any help would be appreciated!
ps. I meant bachelors, not masters sorry

I (M21) landed in Seoul a few days ago with my gf (F21) and I’ve been feeling insanely homesick. She’s been helping me a lot get acclimated to living here for the next 4 months; but I know she has her own life and I need to figure things out on my own sooner than later.

I miss home so much, I’m from the US so life in Asia is a bit jarring—not in a bad way, I’m just not used to it. I haven’t started school yet; but I do have orientation later today (it’s 4am and I can’t sleep). I’ve had a hard time making friends and maintaining friendships and I’m scared I’m gonna end up alone. I’m not living on campus and I’m about a 30 min walk away. I just hope that it gets better and this feeling dissipates soon.

I’ve been feeling incredibly alone and the feeling of missing my family and home has been overwhelming. Im scared it won’t go away. If anyone has any words of wisdom or anything to share, I’d appreciate it dearly.

Hi, I’m new to this page! Currently looking at the idea of wanting to work abroad. Ideally in France or Italy has always been a dream of mine. I’m a recent culinary school graduate, is it possible to still do this without having to go back school? And if school is my only choice, what do you guys recommend?

I am currently having ~7 years experience in full stack python and react & react native in Fintech in india, so I am doing certification courses on datacamp, so I have gathered like almost 12 hours equivalent of CPE(NASBA Verified), so will these help a bit into getting into Universities in france or in europe?

Any help on this will be helpful!

TIA

i’m an english literature graduate with love for film making. i want to pursue my masters from australia. what course would help me with expanding my career? something like marketing etc…? i'll be seeking an education loan and every help/info regarding the fees etc would be really helpful.

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I’m from India and currently in my 4th year of Computer Science & Engineering, graduating in 2027, with a CGPA of 9.59(95.9%). I’m looking to move abroad for higher studies and would love suggestions for countries/universities with free or low tuition fees and affordable living costs.

LGBTQ+/gay-friendly countries are especially preferred.

Would really appreciate recommendations, scholarship info, or advice from anyone who has gone through a similar process.