There has been people talking about the increased living expenses and lack of job opportunity and no part time job available in uk. Is that true? Is moving to uk for higher studies still worth it?

I’m an Indian 1st-year student at Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA), Feb 2025 intake. I genuinely thought this was gonna be a solid uni—cheap fees, abroad MBBS, good vibes, right? Holy hell, was I wrong. The quality here is absolute garbage, especially for international students like us.

First off, the teachers barely speak English. I’m not kidding—half the time, it’s like they’re mumbling through a Google Translate script. How are we supposed to learn medicine when we can’t even understand them? They shove us into 4 HOURS of English classes—like, bro, I didn’t come here to learn ABCs and grammar—but anatomy? 1 hour 20 minutes, and even that’s a joke. They don’t teach anything. The profs show up, sure, but they just sit there, point at a textbook, and go, “Viva this topic, learn and come.” Sometimes classes get canceled last minute, though—they say “oh, it’ll be online,” but surprise, surprise, the online class never happens. We’re basically studying ourselves while they collect paychecks and ghost us when it suits them.

Then there’s the dean. This guy’s a total weirdo. Keeps harassing us about shaving our beards nonstop. I get it, “ministry rules” or whatever, but chill out, man—it’s not like my facial hair’s failing the exams. Speaking of the dean, he’s useless. Doesn’t solve any problems, just struts around like he’s some big shot while the hostel falls apart. Oh yeah, the hostel for Indian students? Disgusting. Bathrooms are cleaned maybe once a month if we’re lucky—mold everywhere, pipes leaking, the works. And get this: someone gets measles every other month, and their genius solution is to line us up for random vaccine shots like it’s a cattle farm. Hygiene’s a myth here.

The teaching’s so bad I don’t even know where to begin. When profs do bother showing up, it’s just reading slides or telling us to self-study. How are we supposed to become good doctors when they don’t teach us anything worth a damn? Exams are a whole other circus. They hand you a PDF with, like, 50 questions, tell you to memorize it, and then boom—computer-based test. Almost every question’s straight from the PDF. Just rote-learn it, vomit it out, and pass. Easiest exams ever, but what’s the point? I’m not here to play memory games—I want to actually learn medicine. No wonder this place churns out half-baked doctors. How is this clown show even recognized by NMC India? Someone’s gotta investigate this.

Oh, and the country itself? Uzbekistan’s safe, sure—super peaceful, nice people, no complaints there. But they call it an “Islamic country” as a namesake. At least in Tashkent, no one’s really practicing Islam properly. I’ve been to the mosque here, and yeah, people pray, but the imam should guide them properly—there’s no proper row fixes or anything, and it just feels off. Honestly, I feel like people in Europe and the US follow Islam better than here. If you care about your Imaan, don’t come here. This place will test your faith more than your brain.

I’m dying to transfer out after 1st year—Georgia, Malaysia, Russia, anywhere but here—but TMA doesn’t even have a proper transfer option. They trap you in this mess and laugh about it. It’s honestly insane how bad this uni is. The dean’s got 0 IQ, the faculty’s a disaster, and the whole system’s a scam. Skip this useless dump and save yourself the headache. Trust me, you’ll thank me later.

I’m 21, wasted time on NEET trying for free seats but didn’t hit the cutoff, and now I’m stuck here. My 1st year ends next year, February 2026, and I need out. My dad’s old, retired, and not working anymore, so I’ve got to figure out fees and finances too—I’m not some rich kid dropping 30-35 lakhs here like it’s nothing. If anyone knows how to transfer to a better uni—like, what steps do I take by then—please help me out. Scholarships that drastically cut fees would be a game-changer. I just want to finish my medicine, take care of my family, and help the world—not drown in this mess.

Due to the various restrictions trump has been putting, is there problems that current students who have been studying abroad facing? Please reach out to me if so. Thank you.

Hi! I am an international students from Southeast Asia but currently im in Barcelona for a study abroad program at UAB. But for many reasons I dont want to continue my studies at my home university but rather start a new bachelor in europe.

Can anyone suggest me any universities that are open for fall of 25? In the field of Political science and International Relations? (yes i know its kind of late)

Thank you for your help.

Hey I am from India and I really want to study abroad someday , I wanna figure out my life and stuff and i have some questions

Cost?

Which university could i apply too?

Racism?

should i do bachelor first in India then go out for masters or do both or maybe even Phd abroad?

Can I comeback to India afterwards?

Job opportunities both in India and abroad?

I am still in class 10th but dont know what I am going to do in the near future is killing me and It has been my dream to study abroad......{plz guide}

I am going to start my study abroad program in Italy in August, and I will be going there alone. Because I’ll be moving myself there on my own, likely with just a luggage and a carry on, what should I bring with me? I am not sure I will be returning for winter break, so does that mean I should pack more? Not sure. I honestly don’t know where to start. Any tips and advice would be super helpful!!

Anyone heard about 1% abroad who gives assistance for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship application? Recently saw that they already helped students get offer Letters from Erasmus Mundus. If anyone has experienced their sessions, please let me know. Their social is onepercentabroad

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I’ve always admired students who move abroad for their education, especially at a young age,but I wonder how they truly feel about it.

Do students who shift to another country for studies as young adults miss home a lot? How do they handle being away from friends and family, especially during tough times?

I’m planning to study in a Eurasian country soon, and while I know this could be one of the best decisions for my future, I can’t help but feel scared. Leaving behind everything familiar is daunting.

For those who have done this, what helped you adjust? Any advice on mentally preparing myself before I leave? Would love to hear your experiences.

TL;DR: Planning to study in Eurasia but scared of leaving my friends and family. How do young students abroad cope with homesickness and adjust to a new life? Looking for advice!

Hi!

Which European countries would be good for pursuing a PhD with full funding that covers tuition fees and living expenses?

Thank you.

I am an American student that will be studying at Polimi in Italy starting in August. I am fully on financial aid, and will have no familial contribution. I have applied to Gilman (hope I get it!), but I wanted to know if there were any more scholarships that I may not have thought to look at before. I still have a bunch of things to pay for, so I am trying to apply for as many as I possibly can. Any recommendations will help!!

Hi..! I'm from Pakistan and I want to study for my master from Italy in(Computer science), because I've heard that Italian universities are good for education and second it's the most cheap and suitable option for me, So what would you suggest me for this procedure which city I should go for, which university will be the best option for me..?

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Has anyone ever studied abroad with this school? In Aix-En-Provence France?

Someone I know is planning to do MS in Business Analytics from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. She is currently finishing her BBA which is from a college in Mumbai. She is convinced she will get a high paying job in the US after her master's and has taken a hefty loan.

Is it really such a good course that a fresher with no experience will get a job in Business Analytics straight out of college?

Please share your opinions. I have a feeling she's making a terrible mistake. Can she really make it in the US given the current political situation?

my_qualifications (i.e. her qualifications) are BBA finance and 6 months of experience as a data entry intern.

Good day, brothers and sisters. How did some of you get scholarships to travel outside and study? The aim is mainly for a proper medical check outside my country, it's quite a concerning one. The person would like to get their masters outside, even if it means returning home after getting it. Please share your many thoughts and comments. I'd be looking to get as much insight as possible. Thank you!

Lately I’ve been messing around with this tool called Skywork.ai for a couple weeks and thought I’d spill how it’s going. I’m a junior in college, always swamped with readings, group projects, and a part time job, so I’m desperate for anything that keeps me from losing it. Picked it up after spotting it on X, and since it’s free right now, I was like, sure, why not? It’s this AI thing where you can throw in files, like PDFs or audio recordings, and chat with it about what’s inside. It’ll dig out key points, sum stuff up, or even make a mind map or slides. I wasn’t sold at first most AI tools I’ve tried are either trash or overhyped but this one’s been kinda clutch. Had a 20 page psych paper I couldn’t tackle before a quiz, uploaded it, asked for the main arguments, and got a rundown in like 10 minutes that saved my ass. Didn’t catch everything a prof might grill me on, but it got me through. Also recorded a group brainstorming session for a marketing project, tossed it in, and it spit out a mind map that made our PowerPoint a breeze. The chat part’s pretty dope too, you can just ask “What’s the big deal here?” or “Can you slap some slides together?” and it’ll give it a shot. It’s not a brainiac tutor, and it totally choked on my messy notes, but for clean files like articles or recordings, it’s solid. if you wanna check it out, I first saw it here skywork.ai. There’s a tutorial floating around that got me started. It’s not flawless, though. Won’t write your essay or replace actually knowing your stuff. The site’s kinda bare too, just a “Loading” screen at first, so don’t judge it off that. Had a couple uploads crap out, but nothing huge. Still, it’s cut down on the boring crap I hate. Anyone tried it? what you think, especially if you’ve used it for wilder stuff than my class notes!

Hello everyone!

I just finished my BSc and im looking to increase my ects in maths and physics so i can increase my chances for some Masters. Is there anyway to actually do that some people have suggested enrolling into individual courses from Universities but is there any way to actually do that remotely ?

Thanks a lot!

I (20f) am an international student at University College London(UCL) from India. Basically, I did a year of uni in India-absolutely hated it. Then restarted my degree at UCL on a scholarship that covers tuition only. I have to spare the living costs. This itself was an EXTREMELY CHALLENGING leap that I had to take along with my parents. In fact we had 0 collateral for a loan that relatives had to help with their collateral for a loan that covers a part of living expenses.

Back when I restarted my degree I just wanted to do a regular 3 year bachelors in UK as it would mean I would graduate at the same time had I fully completed my degree in India (4years). This experience of undergrad in London is already WAYYY beyond our means. Possible because of the extended family’s help initially with collateral etc. However now that I m here in UK and interacting with friends I feel I had a major mindset shift in terms of how I view money and how importantly I place travel and life experiences in one’s life.

I slowly started thinking about why shouldn’t I do a year abroad and applied for a year abroad through uni again. I got into University of California (campus yet to be allocated, will be revealed in May I believe). I would have loved to do a semester abroad without delaying an year but that’s not the option available However, I am now in dilemma of whether to pursue a year abroad or not.

Why I want to pursue it: 1. I have never travelled even out of my states before in India. In fact, travelling for “experience” was never even an option or didn’t knew it existed. And having realised it I want to travel more as I feel like I haven’t travelled enough. And also I did apply to few US unis as transfer student when thinking of moving colleges but ofc couldn’t get in as transfer rates are super low and barely have any financial aid. So I feel it’s a good chance to have US uni experience with unievrsities support and also assess whether I would like to pursue my masters there at all or just call it a trip. When else am I gonna get to experience Cali for a year? 2. Given I have met such multicultural people in my undergrad, I always feel like I have much less experience of the world and less grounding to call a place mine. And people have friends all over the world to count on or atleast say hi to if they go to those places compared to me. Though I lived in India my whole life I changed like 12 schools throughout (financial and other transfer reasons) and have acquaintances only. They all have friends to call to and stay at their place at a night and show them around if they would like to travel to that country 3. Because of my extremely terrible experience in India i feel like i only ever experienced “good uni life” here in UK and 3 years doesn’t sound enough.

Why I think it’s not feasible:

1. I did a year of undergrad in India before RESTARTING my degree at Ucl . If I do one more year abroad , it will be 5 years of undergrad and that just sounds exhausting and I feel like I am in this loop of avoiding graduation

2. Technically I am already “abroad” in London which itself is a huge leap from India-like how much value does it even add to go to a different place again. Sure it sounds like A LOT OF FUN but is it worth the expenses incurred? Because when I moved here I only calculated money for 3 years but an additional year is adding a lot. Scraping my expenses would really throw off my family’s financial plan. But let’s say I still scrape my expenses, is it worth it? Like what’s the point of me in an entirely different country only to not be able to travel cuz ain’t no money left. And leading a life counting penny to penny?

3. I mean what if I end up with just a bunch on exchange students who don’t belong there? And how long am I going to even travel? Even though year abroad would only be a pass/fail UC’s are fairly difficult. (Ps: I study Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Major : Science and Engineering (CS+Math) Minor: Societies(Education+Econ))

TLDR: Is it worth scraping the barely left financial resources to have this experience of studying abroad while already studying abroad as an international student? Will I actually get the life experience or friendships I am seeking? Is this even the right way to seek them? Should I do a year abroad while already being an International Student at UCL?

Would appreciate any advice

Edit 2: My tuition is fully paid for by my university for year abroad. I will only have to think of living expenses

Edit 1: I would really appreciate it if everyone could offer advice without harsh judgement about dreaming too much or wanting for more than what I deserve. I am barely 20 and it’s my first time ever experiencing abroad and don’t really have the accessibility back home to explore the world or even meet as many people of similar and different thinking. In fact also the first time where my skills beyond academics have been valued. And I think that’s one more thing scaring me from letting go of the year abroad opportunity as it feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity that I could never ever have more uni time while also experiencing the “American Uni experience “.

I would also appreciate advice on whether it’s truly as big of an opportunity I make out of it that I will never have the same experience or suggestions alternate experiences that you believe would be better than this on top of whether it’s worth the risk to pursue it under the given circumstances

Hello so I'm thinking for the future ahead for my master's I have a hard time in choosing Korea, China or Japan. All countries have their great pros and cons but I'm not sure. My major is media communication and film. Since I'm Chinese I feel going to China would be easier for me to adjust and I was thinking I could get influencer or cool jobs there. Though to be honest my major is not that famous or it's harder for a international to be there. Rather Korea offers my major and rather catered to it the most. I'm more familiar with Chinese though I'm also good with Korean verbally

But I prefer life and environment like Japan and Korea more. I like Korea it's not a bad idea and the language is easy to pick up. I love the people in Japan but I heard it's the most depressing there and have less job connection for my major and country. Meanwhile China and Korea's industry is storng in my country. What do you think or recommend I should go next? .

I’m going to Tokoyo, Japan (Shinjiku) next May for a study abroad program (may 5 - june 5), so I'm only staying for one month, and rent is paid. I've never been out of the country, so Im wondering how much money I should save. My goal is 1.5k. Is that enough? Or do I need more?

We have a lot of free planned excursions (kimono, shrine and temple tours, baseball games, etc.) that will take up most of our time, but I still want to have spending money and such! Any advice is welcome. Thank you!

Note: This is not a hate post against India or Indians. These are just my thoughts, and I'm here to get some perspectives or possibly find answers to my questions.

It took me a year to gather the courage to talk to my parents about my dream of studying abroad. The main reason for my hesitation was that, to be honest, I didn’t score very well in my 10th grade somewhere between 65% and 70%. I was unsure how they would react.

However, one day in January, I finally said it: “I don’t want to be a doctor in India.”

I come from a family of high achievers GMs, renowned doctors, IITians so I’ve always felt like the one left behind. Saying this, especially with an low 10th-grade score, was a big deal for me. My parents never directly said anything hurtful, but they would occasionally drop hints that I had let them down that’s a different topic, though.

When I finally spoke up in January, I was surprised. My parents, especially my father, showed interest. He asked for details, inquired about everything, and seemed open to the idea.

But last month, right after my 11th-grade exams, I was sitting in the same room as my father. He was scrolling through his phone, and so was I. Suddenly, he said, “You know, this idea of studying abroad is not very practical. The world outside India is not as glamorous as you think. The political situation is unstable. One day, someone might tell you to pack your bags and leave their country. You will never have a stable life. You’ll be like a nomad, and crime is really high abroad. It’s better to stay in India. Our nation is great and beautiful.”

I replied, “Papa, tell me one thing are you happy with the pollution, the crimes, the rapes you hear about? Are you happy seeing officials take bribes just to register a case? Are you happy seeing paan stains everywhere?” I said a lot more, but I can’t recall everything.

Then he said, “You haven’t seen the world yet, that’s why you talk like this.”

I humbly replied, “There’s a difference between seeing the world and understanding it.” I don’t know why I said that or what exactly I meant, but maybe it was just the frustration inside me.

Then came the line that shattered everything: “To go abroad, you need at least 90%!” He said it in a sarcastic tone and then went back to scrolling his phone.

All the confidence and courage I had built over the past year completely broke at that moment. So many thoughts were running through my head, but that’s my battle to fight.

Today, I came across a Reddit post that reignited these thoughts, so I’m here to seek answers from fellow Indians especially those who are already living or settled abroad. I also welcome opinions from people in the EU or anywhere in the world, as I know there are many in this subreddit.

At the end of the day, I want to ask: Why do you guys want to leave India in the first place?

It's my last Year of High School. In 2026, I’ll be taking the NEET and IMAT for Italian medical schools, applying to medical schools in Poland, and if I score 85%+ in my 12th, I’ll try for German medical schools too.

I am a mess. Now you would think, why would she say that about herself? Maybe bichari depressed hogi! Nhi BHAI, m hu ch—, yeah, you got the picture!!!

I have always been an average student till class 10th, had a nice CGPA. Then my parents sent me to my relatives for "IIT preparation," and my dumbass thought it was a degree... Got distracted, didn't do shit, and failed the CBSE board maths exam in 2019. Kept failing the same exam for 2 years because, tbh, I didn't even make any efforts (um, I am into reading books, started in 2019, and well, that's what I did (am doing tbh). Idk wth I was thinking). Finally cleared 12th with 44 marks in maths due to 10 days of preparation.

Enrolled in a local college because I didn't have the confidence that I could make it to DU, even though I had applied for it. Spent around 15-20k in the local college for admission, uniform, and other stuff. Then one day, I checked the cutoff, and boommmm! I was soooo eligible for DU. But my parents didn’t send me there because, well, "phle konsa kch krliya h jo ab bhar bheje dubara." Tbh, I don’t blame them, but if they had sent me, maybe I wouldn’t have such anxiety issues, maybe I would have had some friends too, and maybe I would have lived a little… Idk.

So, back to the story. Did my BCA from a local college and wasted 3 years because Ghnta kch palle na pd rhi thi coding. Graduated in 2024 and am unemployed. Then, after some time, as I was browsing, I came across the NIMCET exam for MCA. Wanted to prepare for it because ab kya hi krna tha ghr, 7 saal ho gaye hain... pakk gyi hu khudse!

But then my grandpa got ill, and he was completely on bedrest. I had to step in to take care of him (fun fact: HATED that man). Then he died after 3-4 months… and now NIMCET has only 2 months left?! What should I do? I haven't prepared for anything, and I’m scared… To ye sab ulti maine ChatGPT pe bhi ki, and AI suggested I try for Business Analytics from abroad. So, I talked to my cousin, who is settled in Australia, and that A******* told me, "Na na mat aa, yha to bht kch krna pdta, tereko pta h agr tu yha fail hogyi to kitna nuksan hoga?" As if he is damn sure that I will fail my exams,also another one of my cuz's got into a good IIT nd damnnnn is he nd his mother are being weird rn,thy are doing EVERYTHING to show off in front of my parents nd well kudos to him tht he got in, really proud to him!!! But ... don't b a bitch bro!!!!!

What should I do? I have always thought that I didn't even give myself the chance to DO something. I’m not a failure, bruh, average to hu hi… but I know one thing for sure—I don’t wanna stay stuck here forever. I wanna go somewhere new, somewhere that actually excites me.

Hi all, I will be studying with AIFS Abroad this coming fall semester so fall 2025 and I was wondering if anyone on here is currently there or has gone and would like to share their experience. Also if anyone else is using this program at the same time and would like to connect please reach out.

Been living in Italy since September and I haven’t left the country. I feel behind. Where should I travel to? What travel goals should I set?

I'm a student in the 11th grade. I've taken math, economics, and global politics as my higher level subjects. Earlier, I always thought I'd work in a corporate job in the private sector, like a PE firm, but to be honest, it doesn't really interest me at all. While I understand its very early and not easy at all, working at a place like the World Bank or IMF actually seems interesting to me, particularly because of the actual impacts of these firms on the world and the kind of exposure you get. Of course, I may be thinking of an idealised version of the job.

Again, I understand that this would be a very long process and it may be a bit foolish to think so much of myself at such a young age, but I'd like some early guidance. I have been planning to major in finance, applying to both the US and UK (my dream school is LSE) but I was wondering if majoring in finance with a minor in international relations/political science would be helpful. Alternatively, is it crucial that I major in economics? I ask this because I spoke to an LSE alumni I know, and he, along with a couple of teachers I asked in my school, stated that a finance degree will teach you more stuff that can actually be applied to the workplace.

TL;DR: I'm simply wondering which undergraduate degree would be best for a career at a place like the IMF. Would a major in finance with a minor in IR/Political sciences work? Or should I lean more heavily into economics?

I would also love any inputs or tips from current undergrads, students on a similar path, or, of course, those with actual experience in the field. Thanks in advance.