u/Long_Equivalent_3390

Hie, my name is Tom 24y/o who studied abroad in Malaysia. I have since graduated and returned home. For work I haven't yet found a job that matches my degree (engineering). I see a lot of people usually between 16-20s wanting to study abroad. Here are things I wish I had known and took more seriously before studying abroad.

1. The first and most important one. Where you study matters! Not to be negative but countries like (India, Belarus, Ukraine, Cyprus, Turkey) are not good options! You need to get an Accredited degree, one recognised globally and most importantly in your own country incase things dont work out for you. Its absolutely possible for a university to teach a program without official accreditation. And when you finish that degree, after 4yrs you cant apply for jobs.

On the issue of country please avoid studying in a country that will kick you out as soon as you finish. I myself knew about this situation in Malaysia but I didn't take it seriously. I thought I could apply for jobs elsewhere soon after graduation. Big error! Pick a country that will let you apply for jobs without moving back home.

2. Cheap universities are cheap for a reason. I know we aren't all rich here. But when it comes to education abroad, those cheap options will screw you somehow. I know people who later decided it was best to study back in Zim because of the poor quality of education they had overseas. The best countries are the ones we all heard growing up, and unfortunately they are the most pricey. UK, Canada, Australia...

3. Some degrees dont need you to go overseas. This might seem obvious but Law, Social sciences, accounting, finance, economics etc. You cannot study Law in Singapore then think you can get a job in South Africa. Engineering, is one of the top majors I think is justified for overseas education.

4. If you have money, you are free to choose any degree at any university in any country LOL...

5. Find a country with known pathways for you to get a job. Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada offer such pathways. Without a pathway to a job you are gambling with your life. If your parents invested 40k to send you to a country that wont let you work after graduation you are cooked. They expected a return on that investment. In the form of employment.

6. Theres something called a "dual degree" or "double award", usually given when you study in country A but your certificate is from country B. Usually country A is the inferior country. For example if you studied in Malaysia but have a UK certificate you cant use your degree to apply for Visas. You have to have learned in UK to apply for graduate Visas.

I hope this helps... If you got questions about Malaysia or my experience in general feel free to DM.

Fellow sadza eaters. Guys do you see the accidents on the road. Not lately, not recently but every week theres an accident. I usually work Monday to Friday and on the weekends I see at least one accident. I stay in Waterfalls area along Masostcha Ndlovu and Seke Rd. The reason I see them is because on weekends I walk. So its different from driving by. There is always an accident. From head on collisions to rear ending collisions.

One day as I was coming from church I saw one accident on a speed hump, the guy at the back didnt slow down. Luckily police had arrived. 10mins of walking along the same road I saw another accident. luckily the police could just sprint over to assist.

If I could count the number of times oncoming traffic has forced me out of my lane because they want to show us their overtaking skills id be rich, not really but its a lot.

You then start to realise most of us are actually bad drivers. Our ego says "because ive never been in an accident, im a good driver" but thats not how it works." Good drivers are patient and give way, wheres everyone running to? Ha lets do better. Our driving as a country should improve its not good at all. Its not normal kuti week haripfure pasina arovera mm.

Why is it that personally for me, I always end up in weird situationships where by a girl is clearly interested in me, shes my type and we have great banter, however shes not Christian.

By Christian I don't mean specifically any denominations but, someone who actually read their bible and tries to be a better person by denying themselves and taking up their own cross.

Its like part of me thinks me and this person could work. But if I have learnt anything its never date someone with opposing beliefs as you.

Yet it seems whoever is attracted to me isnt a true Christian. And weird enough I can get threw to Christian singles😭

Edit: Someone commented how this post is getting soo much criticism yet the hookup posts get 0. Says something, lol says a lot.

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Planning to go out with my female friend however, don't want it to be BNB straight or too open that you cant share a kiss. A little in between would be much appreciated, if you know a place maybe near greendale, chisi, those placing hmu.

Yes we dont have a car lol