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I'm really confused between the Xiaomi Band 10 and the Huawei Band 11. which one should I get ?

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to buy a smartwatch, but I honestly don't know much about them.

I'm looking for the best affordable smartwatch that's actually available in the Algerian market. My priorities are good battery life, accurate health tracking, and overall reliability.

What's the best one you've personally used or would recommend? Also, what's a reasonable budget in Algeria these days?

Thanks!

I'm looking for some genuine advice from architects or architecture graduates who have worked internationally.

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A bit about my situation:

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- I have a Master's degree in Architecture from Algeria.

- Recently, I was admitted to a Master's program in Architecture for Sustainability at Politecnico di Torino in Italy.

- My long-term goal is not necessarily to maximize my salary right away. I'm still in my twenties, and at this stage I'm more interested in gaining valuable professional experience and broadening my perspective.

- A Redditor previously suggested that working in Japan while you're young can be an incredibly valuable experience, both professionally and personally, and that advice has stayed with me.

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One important detail: before applying to this Master's program, I applied to several architecture firms in Japan. While some firms showed interest in my portfolio, I was ultimately rejected because of the language barrier. This made me wonder whether my biggest obstacle is actually my qualifications, or simply the fact that I don't speak Japanese yet.

​

What I'm struggling with is this:

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How much does the name/prestige of the university matter in architecture when trying to get jobs abroad?

​

Would completing a second Master's degree at Politecnico di Torino significantly improve my international career prospects?

​

Or would it make more sense to invest that time in learning Japanese and trying to enter the Japanese job market directly with the degree I already have?

​

I know architecture is often portfolio-driven, but I'm not sure how much employers abroad actually care about the university name versus experience, skills, language ability, and portfolio quality.

​

If you were in my position, what would you do and why?

​

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who have:

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- Studied architecture in one country and worked in another.

- Worked in Japan as a foreign architect.

- Completed a second Master's degree and felt it was (or wasn't) worth it.

- Have experience hiring architects and reviewing international applications.

​

Thanks in advance. I'm genuinely confused about which path would create the best opportunities in the long run.

I'm looking for some genuine advice from architects or architecture graduates who have worked internationally.

​

A bit about my situation:

​

- I have a Master's degree in Architecture from Algeria.

- Recently, I was admitted to a Master's program in Architecture for Sustainability at Politecnico di Torino in Italy.

- My long-term goal is not necessarily to maximize my salary right away. I'm still in my twenties, and at this stage I'm more interested in gaining valuable professional experience and broadening my perspective.

- A Redditor previously suggested that working in Japan while you're young can be an incredibly valuable experience, both professionally and personally, and that advice has stayed with me.

​

One important detail: before applying to this Master's program, I applied to several architecture firms in Japan. While some firms showed interest in my portfolio, I was ultimately rejected because of the language barrier. This made me wonder whether my biggest obstacle is actually my qualifications, or simply the fact that I don't speak Japanese yet.

​

What I'm struggling with is this:

​

How much does the name/prestige of the university matter in architecture when trying to get jobs abroad?

​

Would completing a second Master's degree at Politecnico di Torino significantly improve my international career prospects?

​

Or would it make more sense to invest that time in learning Japanese and trying to enter the Japanese job market directly with the degree I already have?

​

I know architecture is often portfolio-driven, but I'm not sure how much employers abroad actually care about the university name versus experience, skills, language ability, and portfolio quality.

​

If you were in my position, what would you do and why?

​

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who have:

​

- Studied architecture in one country and worked in another.

- Worked in Japan as a foreign architect.

- Completed a second Master's degree and felt it was (or wasn't) worth it.

- Have experience hiring architects and reviewing international applications.

​

Thanks in advance. I'm genuinely confused about which path would create the best opportunities in the long run.

Hello everyone,

I have a specific situation regarding EDISU Piemonte scholarship eligibility and I would like to ask for real experiences or reliable information.

I am an international student and I have been admitted to a Laurea Magistrale (Master’s degree) for 2026/2027 based ONLY on my Bachelor’s degree. My program is a normal 2-year Master’s with no shortening, no credit transfer, and no recognition of previous studies.

However, I also hold a Master’s degree from my home country that was not used for admission, not recognized, and has no effect on my study plan in Italy.

My concern comes from Article 3(1)(4) of the EDISU Piemonte bando, which mentions that students who already hold a Master’s degree may be ineligible.

I contacted EDISU directly to clarify my case. I explained everything (Bachelor-based admission, and that i hold a Master's degree from my country), and their reply was:

>

They did NOT explicitly confirm eligibility or ineligibility.

So my questions are:

• Does having a foreign Master’s usually means EDISU eligibility ?
• Are there students in similar situations who still received the scholarship?
• How strictly is Article 3(1)(4) applied to foreign degrees?

My financial situation is fully eligible for DSU (low-income family), and I don't think i would be able to study without support.

Any serious advice or real experiences would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Hello everyone,

I have a specific situation regarding EDISU Piemonte scholarship eligibility and I would like to ask for real experiences or reliable information.

I am an international student and I have been admitted to a Laurea Magistrale (Master’s degree) for 2026/2027 based ONLY on my Bachelor’s degree. My program is a normal 2-year Master’s with no shortening, no credit transfer, and no recognition of previous studies.

However, I also hold a Master’s degree from my home country that was not used for admission, not recognized, and has no effect on my study plan in Italy.

My concern comes from Article 3(1)(4) of the EDISU Piemonte bando, which mentions that students who already hold a Master’s degree may be ineligible.

I contacted EDISU directly to clarify my case. I explained everything (Bachelor-based admission, and that i hold a Master's degree from my country), and their reply was:

>

They did NOT explicitly confirm eligibility or ineligibility.

So my questions are:

• Does having a foreign Master’s usually means EDISU eligibility ?
• Are there students in similar situations who still received the scholarship?
• How strictly is Article 3(1)(4) applied to foreign degrees?

My financial situation is fully eligible for DSU (low-income family), and I don't think i would be able to study without support.

Any serious advice or real experiences would be appreciated.

Thank you.