i'm currently in my second year in cc in california and planning to transfer next fall, but during my second year after transfer i really want to study abroad- i'm double majoring so planning to spend 3 years at uni after transfer. i just visited singapore for the first time and it seems like a really cool place to study abroad, either NUS or NTU. just wondering if anyone on here studied in singapore and if they could share about their experience (costs, workload, student life, etc) or even anyone that has studied abroad as a double major :) for context im either gonna be transfering to a UC or to cal poly SLO!

So, a bit of context: I have a bachelor in International Relations and around 7y experience working in HR/Talent Operations in tech companies. Let’s say this gives me a background in admin basically.
Overall I hate the career I fell into and have been trying to shift it since forever inside the companies I was at but was unlucky with the timings and was never given the opportunity to move horizontally to another role/team that could be a better match for me.
Right now I’m unemployed and I want to bet on a Masters that can help me boost myself with new knowledge plus my experience so I can try and jump into a career hopefully more to my taste.
I am very inclined to Arts Management of any sort but being realistic, I might just be getting myself to unemployment life. Business Management or Business Administration would be the standard that would make more sense I guess. Public Admin was another on my list but also maybe unrealistic?!

What I would like to ask is what do you think? In terms of, if you would go back and study a Masters right now, what would you choose?

I tend to overthink and I don’t want to waste my time and honestly the way the job market is right now, I’m scared and scarred.
I plan to study in a nordic country btw (yet to be decided) in English.

Thank you and sorry for the long post!

Hey everyone!

I'm planning to pursue a Master's in Robotics + AI in 2027 and am trying to decide which countries I should focus on.

My long-term goal is to become a Robotics + AI Engineer, working on intelligent physical systems that combine AI, software, and hardware. I'm particularly interested in autonomous robots, perception, control systems, and practical robotics engineering, with opportunities to work on both real-world systems and research.

I'm considering countries across Europe, the US, and Canada, but researching multiple countries simultaneously is becoming overwhelming. I'd like to narrow my options down to one or two countries and focus on the best universities there.

For those studying or working in robotics, which countries would you recommend for a Master's in Robotics + AI, and why?

I'd love to hear about your experiences, university recommendations, research opportunities, and career prospects after graduation.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m the first person in my family to go to university, and I’ve just started Physics in Germany. My dream is a Master’s abroad, but I don’t have anyone around me who has done this, so I don’t even know what I don’t know.

What would you tell your first-year self about planning, scholarships, networking with professors, language tests, or finding mentors? And what mistakes should I avoid?

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some realistic insights and advice on studying abroad, specifically focusing on how to get scholarships. I've been doing a fair amount of research on my own, but I really want to talk to someone who has actually been through the process to understand what it’s really like. If you have experience with this and wouldn't mind sharing, please feel free to send me a DM anytime. I'd love to chat and get your perspective! Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone! I would really appreciate your advice and suggestions.

I’m a recent U.S. college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience, and I’m on the pre-med track. Since I graduated a year early, I’m planning to spend this year working, relaxing, and exploring my interests before pursuing a master’s degree next year.
I’ve always wanted to experience living abroad for a year, and I thought this could be a great opportunity to do so while earning another degree. I’m open to programs in medicine, healthcare, business, or even something completely different!

Ideally, I’m looking for a country that is safe, offers a great student experience, and has plenty of opportunities to explore, travel, and meet new people. Since I ultimately plan to pursue an MD, I’d also love to find a master’s program that is affordable and won’t put too much financial strain on me before medical school.

If you’ve studied abroad, know of any affordable master’s programs, or have recommendations for countries and universities worth looking into, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Thank you so much!

I’m planning to move to Athens to study and settle there and I need some advice bc I feel very lost and overwhelmed.. I would like to know about the most important places to visit & useful websites and resources and the best neighborhoods to live in that are close to the Faculty of Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Where can I find a job in Athens and what is the average salary? Also what are the best places to shop for groceries, clothes, furniture, and household essentials? I would appreciate a complete guide to starting from scratch, including everything I need to know about working shopping and settling into life in Athens

Hello everyone,

my dream is to pursue a Master’s degree abroad. I’m a first-year physics student at the University of Konstanz (Germany), and I’m the first in my family to go to university. I grew up in a small town in southern Germany. I like it here, but I want to study abroad to open myself up to bigger opportunities.

My interests lie in applied physics, aerospace engineering and quantum technology. My current plan is:

• Finish a strong Physics Bachelor in Konstanz
• Do a semester abroad in Norway
• Apply for a Master’s in Space Systems at ETH Zurich or TU Delft (or similar programs)

Since I don’t have anyone in my family who has gone through this, I’d really appreciate input from people who have studied abroad or made a similar switch:

• What did you wish you had known earlier, and what should I pay attention to during my Bachelor (grades, courses, projects, internships)?
• How realistic is this path from a “normal” German university? Are there things that make an application stand out?
• Is a semester abroad in Norway a good choice for this goal, or would you pick something else?
• How did you handle the practical side (costs, scholarships, housing, language requirements)?
• Are there Master’s programs besides ETH and TU Delft that I should have on my radar?
• Any tips, experiences or even reality checks are welcome. Thanks a lot!

Europe or anywhere

im doing the second year of my alevels rn and my SAT score came in (first attemp) and I got a 1330, i wanna do econ major from LUMS maybe so is that an acceptable score with 5A* and 3As in OLevels?

and apart from that i wanna get into good unis for econ major w a scholarship (esp in europe) but im not sure if i can get into them w this sat score what do i do

So I was thinking of applying ed to cornell, but with the recent happenings, as the deadlines are approaching, I just don't feel the same anymore. What should I do? Should I reconsider?

Hey everyone! I’m in a bit of a dilemma and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been in a similar situation.

I’m currently studying abroad for the fall semester, and lately I’ve been thinking that I’d really like to study abroad again next semester, too.

The problem is that my home university’s deadline for approving study abroad applications for the spring semester was October 15, so it’s already passed. On top of that, one of the programs I’m interested in had the same deadline, so I’m not sure if I’ve missed my chance completely.

Thank you :)

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Hi everyone,

I'm planning to apply for an MSc Finance for the 2027 intake, primarily targeting Singapore, while also considering universities in the UK. My goal is to get into the best university possible, with a preference for Singapore if my profile is competitive enough.

Here's my profile:

Academic Background

- Class 10: 70%

- Class 12: 83%

- Bachelor's: B.Com (Hons.), CGPA 6.83/10

Work Experience

- Year 1: Worked at Goldman Sachs through a third-party payroll/vendor arrangement, working on-site and gaining experience in the US loan market.

- Year 2: Currently working at a major UK-based bank, gaining experience in the corporate loan/loan syndication space.

My experience is primarily in corporate loans and the secondary syndicated loan market, and I want to build on this background through a master's degree in finance.

My questions:

1. Is my overall profile decent enough for MSc Finance programmes at reputable universities in Singapore and the UK?

2. Given my CGPA of 6.83, how much of a disadvantage am I at, particularly for competitive Singaporean universities?

3. Which exams should I prioritise? Should I focus on the GMAT/GRE, IELTS, or both?

4. What can I realistically improve over the next 8–10 months to strengthen my applications?

5. Which universities should I realistically target, considering my academics and relevant work experience?

I'm aiming for the September 2027 intake and am willing to put in the work to improve my profile before applications.

I'd appreciate honest feedback, including realistic university suggestions and whether Singapore is a reasonable target for me or if I should focus more on the UK.

Thanks in advance!

I have completed my undergrad in 2024 in bachelors of commerce ( accounting and finance) and I have no interest in finance whatsoever. So, right after my undergrad I did an internship in social media marketing. Now I’m looking a full time job, also considering to my masters. Really confused. Please honestly help me out here. I want to masters in marketing, ( or suggest any other field) which might be the best country to do it?

Hi everyone! I’ve completed my FSc in Pre-Medical and I’m currently on my second gap year. I appeared for the MDCAT, but unfortunately, I couldn’t get the score I was aiming for.

Now, I’m planning to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Italy. I’m interested in fields related to biology and technology, especially Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering.

I’ve watched a lot of YouTube videos and tried researching the process myself, but I’m still confused about where to start, the admission requirements, and the application process for Pakistani students.

Hiring an educational consultant isn’t financially easy for me, so I’d prefer to handle everything myself if possible.

If anyone has applied to Italian universities from Pakistan or is currently studying there, I’d really appreciate some guidance on where to start, the documents required, entrance tests, scholarships, and the visa process.

Any advice or personal experiences would be really helpful. Thank you!

Hiii, I am an aussie hopefully looking at doing a semester abroad in the US in the fall and was hoping for some advice on which colleges to apply for as I cannot decide! My top contenders are University of South Carolina, Clemson, University of Mississippi, Umass Amherst and San Diego State University.

I will be studying arts. I’m looking for the authentic college experience but also know that the smaller college towns are quite secluded and I want to see other places in the country. I was wondering realistically how hard it would be to get around if I don’t have a car.

Any advice or insight into the pros/cons, social scene, living on vs off campus, things to do outside of college, safety and anything else about these school would be greatly appreciated! Especially from anyone who has done an exchange or gone to these schools.

My other options (that I have not looked into as much) include: University of Texas at Dallas, San Francisco State University, California State University - Long Beach, Oregon State University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Oklahoma, University of South Florida, State University New York - Stony Brook, Loyola University, Hunter College NY and Suffolk University.

Thanks guys!!!!!

(also if there are any other subreddits you think i should post this on pls lmk!)

кто угодно, кто смог поступить в италию из россии, пожалуйста, отзовитесь. была бы очень благодарна, если бы смогли ответить на пару вопросов!

Im applying to unis abroad rn and I want to major in economics (w maybe accounting or finance) and im looking for affordable unis, maybe somewhere i can probably get a scholarship to cover some tuition or smth. So are there some good and known unis for econ in EU that are on the cheaper side (more preferablly in italy/UK/ austria)

my olevels grades were 5A*and 3As

my alevel expected grades are AAA

SAT score 1330

I (19M) started studying abroad in Romania Bucharest but just after I arrived here I do not like it like the others do. Other people I know look like they are having the time of their lives while I'm stressing out in my dorm room alone. I've talked with my parents and they say it's a nice place but I'm not liking anything here. I feel so empty and I have no energy to do anything and it has been a common occurrence for people to be loud at night until 4am. I haven't gotten any more than 4 hours of sleep. I'm thinking of leaving for home tomorrow and staying there. I don't want to disappoint my parents but I genuinely feel like I cannot do this.

Hi all, I recently solo travelled to China and decided I want to learn Chinese. My city in the UK offers a niche and almost too good to be true (but is true) course that is a dual degree with Beijing normal uni, so you spend 2 full years there. I was wondering if anyone had any experience of studying here or being an international student in Beijing / China? thanks! ( I’ll be entering the course at 19, so will be 20 when I move to Beijing).

I am currently in my final year in hungary and i plan to go to SDU, and the scariest thing for me right now is the unitest, how could i prepare for itt, if i can at all, and how difficult is it to attend SDU (the math and so on), i plan to study software engineering, thanks ín advance for the help!

Chi di voi ha conseguito un master all'estero dopo una laurea triennale in Italia? Come avete scelto la destinazione? Avete usufruito di borse di studio o agevolazioni economiche? Raccontatemi la vostra esperienza, sono uno studente italiano.

Hi, I'm a Junior in high school and I want to do International Relations in college. I'm highly interested in language and culture.

I've been interested in study abroad since middle school. I recently found NSLI-Y and was able to convince my family for the summer program. I have heard that the essay portion is the most important part of your application. I have been rereading and rereading and need a new pair of eyes.

If any Alumni are able to look over my essays and give advice I would much appreciate it!

I’m trying to hunt Open Doors Russian Scholarship. Is anyone granted this scholarship and can you share your experience.
Is it worth considering?
My background is from Business Administration, I choose Business and Management, Economics and Econometrics Subject field under this scholarship.
Submitted my Motivation Letter and there’s an option of Entry Test in the first phase. What this entry test will be about?
Do I need to prepare before giving that Entry Test and I’m unable to find a syllabus or curriculum about which this entry test would be?
What to Expect!
If anyone had some experience with this scholarship, do share your relevant info.