So uh is it a good time to do a semester abroad?
I just got the admission letter to do an exchange semester in Germany but I'm kinda getting second thoughts.
First, I live literally in the other side of the world, in a tropical weather zone so I don't know how to deal with the cold at all.
Second, the school there said that there's a possibility of classes still being online so idk if it will be an experience near as good as if it were in pre covid times.
Third, the embassy in my country is not making appointments to get a visa.
Fourth, going means that I'll graduate half a year behind.
However though it was always one of my dreams to make an international exchange, and this is my last year, my last chance. Maybe if there's any german otaku in here, they could give me some advice?? (●￣(ｴ)￣●)
You should probably ask reddit but I’d say yolo, if ur classes are online in Germany u can still find other ways to enjoy the experience, tho I have no idea what they have going on for public covid regulations so figure that out and see what ur options would be. I’m sure there would be much more to the experience then just classes and regardles......
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31 07,2024
Damn.. I wish I were German so I could tell you whether its nice in Germany... Anyways I say just do what floats your boat ( oh and what best matches your career plan and yada yada)
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01 08,2024
If it’s your dream and you think it’s worth graduating half a year later I say go for it. I’m not German but I had a friend that went studying abroad in Germany and stayed with a host family. They really liked it there and even planned another trip sometime with the friends they made. I also studied abroad twice and had the best time of my li......
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01 08,2024
As someone who lives in Germany. I think life is short and you should enjoy your time!! So definitely yes for the semester abroad idea. When it comes to Germany i think it also depends on the city. Would you be comfortable sharing? If it’s Berlin or Hamburg than immediately yes.
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01 08,2024
As a German (it's 4am here):
Make sure that you will get irl classes or some kind of exchange program where you meet people.
Germany is notorious for how hard it is to befriend people (we make very little surface level friendships and are a bit cold in the beginning). Especially if you are in university you are almost dependent on getting your foot......
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01 08,2024
