u/PsychologyVivid4074

Hi guys, I'm a university student who intends to transfer her law course in Brazil to a university in Italy next year, but I have many doubts, especially about how the admission works. My dream university (University of Bologna) is free admission, and the TOLC-SU is not an eliminatory factor, I understand how they do the OFA, but I can't understand how I really get in, since it's all so different from what we have in Brazil or the United States. How does this work? They will evaluate me only by school record and level of Italian?

Hi guys, I'm a university student who intends to transfer her law course in Brazil to a university in Italy next year, but I have many doubts, especially about how the admission works. My dream university (University of Bologna) is free admission, and the TOLC-SU is not an eliminatory factor, I understand how they do the OFA, but I can't understand how I really get in, since it's all so different from what we have in Brazil or the United States. How does this work? They will evaluate me only by school record and level of Italian?

Olá pessoal, sou um estudante internacional e pretendo me matricular em faculdades na Itália para continuar meus estudos em Direito, mas não tenho ideia de por onde começar a estudar para o Tolc su, muito menos de quais materiais ou onde encontrá-los. Nem sequer tenho informações sobre o exame, pois não encontro online pessoas do meu país que já o tenham feito. Se vocês tiverem alguma dica ou informação para me dar, ficarei muito grato. Aliás, tenho cerca de um ano para me preparar para este exame, enquanto aprendo italiano do zero, então me desejem boa sorte!

Hi guys, I'm an international student and I plan to enroll in colleges in Italy to continue my law degree but I have no idea where to start studying for Tolc su, much less the materials or where I can find it, I don't even have information about the exam because I can't find people from my country online who have already taken it. If you have any tips or information to give me I would be grateful, by the way I have about 1 year to prepare for this exam while simultaneously learning Italian from scratch so wish me good luck

Hi guys, I'm an international student and I plan to enroll in colleges in Italy to continue my law degree but I have no idea where to start studying for Tolc su, much less the materials or where I can find it, I don't even have information about the exam because I can't find people from my country online who have already taken it. If you have any tips or information to give me I would be grateful, by the way I have about 1 year to prepare for this exam while simultaneously learning Italian from scratch so wish me good luck

Can someone explain to me why the people on this app are extremely rude, there is a culture where no matter what you say they will always demotivate you. Like, are people really rude like that for free or are they really right?

Hi everyone!

I am planning to apply for undergraduate programs in Spain as an international student. My primary goal is to secure a full scholarship — or at least one that covers 100% of tuition plus housing/living expenses.

Since financial support is a critical factor for me, I would appreciate any advice or shared experiences from anyone familiar with higher education in Spain.

My main questions:

Key Requirements: What matters most when applying for full scholarships in Spain? (GPA, high school transcript, motivation letters, extracurriculars, language proficiency tests like DELE/SIELE, etc.)

Where to Look: What are the best portals, foundations, or programs to track these opportunities?

First Steps: What is the best starting point to organize documents and deadlines without getting overwhelmed?

If you have suggestions for public or private universities with strong financial aid for international students, or tips on the grade conversion process (UNEDasiss), please let me know.
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm an international student from Brazil currently in my first year of university, and I’ve decided to apply for a transfer to the US for the Spring term (with deadlines around October/November). I’m fully aware that my biggest hurdle is financial: I absolutely need a 100% financial aid package (Full Ride / Full Funding) covering all costs, including a full tuition waiver and guaranteed on-campus housing for transfer students.

I only have about 6 months to prepare my entire application, and I am completely lost when it comes to essays—I have no idea where to start or how to tell my story competitively. I really need some honest, realistic advice and feedback on my profile.

Story Time: I attended public schools for my entire high school education (2022-2024). During my first two years (2022-2023), I went to a full-time school with a very demanding workload. During this period, I was heavily involved in school activities: I was the director of a book club, participated in the student council, and was part of a youth protagonist group called "Jovens Acolhedores" (where we taught classes, welcomed new students, organized events, etc.). I also participated in science fairs, was invited to podcasts, and took part in various internal projects. My grades were reasonable, mostly Bs and As, with very few grades below a C.

In my third year (2024), I transferred to a different, part-time public school. I didn't hold any prominent roles there; I was just a regular student, and my grades were consistently around Cs and Ds.

After graduating in 2024, I took a 6-month gap year in 2025 to figure out what to do with my life. I spent the first semester researching applying abroad but ended up not applying. In the second half of 2025, I enrolled in college to major in Law, and just two weeks after starting, I secured a part-time internship in the field.

My Current Status (July 2026): I have just finished my second semester (completing my first year of college) and am moving into my third semester. My final grades in college are excellent: mostly As, with a few Bs, and only a single C. I plan to transfer into a Political Science undergraduate program in the US.

My Questions:

1. I know transfer applications focus more on college work than high school, BUT since I'm applying right after my first year, they will definitely look at my high school stats too. With my lack of extracurriculars and lower grades in my 3rd year, do I still stand a chance? How can I explain this dip? Also, if they look at what I've done in college so far, I'm worried they'll think it's too little since I only have 1 extracurricular (Director of Social Action in the university athletics department) and 1 part-time internship (working directly with lawyers and political figures).
2. To be absolutely clear: I will not move unless I get a full 100% scholarship. I am NOT APPLYING TO ANY IVY LEAGUE schools or absurdly out-of-reach institutions. I know my reality. I am looking at competitive options like Amherst and the University of Rochester just as a baseline reference (and even then, I'm stressed about my chances), but I am completely open to smaller, less hyped, lower-profile liberal arts colleges that can cover 100% of my costs. Do I have a shot at places like that? Could you guys suggest some smaller colleges compatible with my profile that I could add to my list?
3. What exactly should I be doing right now to have at least a fighting chance of applying after my first year of college?
4. Please, I need advice on essays. I don't know what to do or where to even begin structuring my pieces within this tight 6-month timeframe.
5. Are there any blind spots in my application? Is there anything critical regarding the transfer application process that I might be overlooking or not thinking about due to the rushed timeline? Am I missing any key elements in my current profile for this specific goal?

If any international student has successfully gone through this or knows of smaller institutions that offer full financial backing for transfers, please point me in the right direction.