u/yourdaizy

Hi everyone,

I wanted some honest opinions about my chances for Erasmus Mundus/global scholarship programs (100% funded). For GLOCAL PROGRAM TRACK A/B

I’m from India and I’m interested in applying for international master’s programs, but I’m worried because I have a gap after 12th and also around a 2-year gap after graduation, with no formal full-time work experience.

My academics are:

- Class 10th: 89%

- Class 12th: 90.2%

- Graduation (BBA): 8.44 CGPA

One thing that makes my profile a little unconventional is that I’ve been involved in creative work outside academics. I’m passionate about singing/content creation and I have original covers and social media work online. I’ve spent a lot of time building creative skills and putting myself out there publicly instead of following a completely traditional path.

I know Erasmus and other fully funded scholarships are extremely competitive, so I genuinely wanted realistic opinions:

- How much do study gaps hurt for these scholarships?

- Is no work experience a major disadvantage?

- Do extracurriculars, creative achievements, or social media presence help at all?

- Can a strong SOP and IELTS score compensate for gaps?

I’m trying to understand whether I still have a realistic shot before investing months into applications, SOPs, IELTS prep, etc.

Would really appreciate honest advice from people who’ve applied/gotten in.

Thank you :)

I'm doing social media, releasing my songs nd i feel marketing is the career for me to take care of my finances so I'm writing ielts this year. I want to apply for GKS next year and I wanna do a Master's in Marketing. Could you please tell me if this major could be taught in English and if not, what TOPIK level should I get so I can study this without difficulties (TOPIK 4 or TOPIK 5)? Also if someone is currently studying the same thing, would you please give me some feedback on the major and teaching or share some personal experiences?