[IWantOut] 20M student EGYPT -> Germany
I’m currently studying in the UAE, doing a bachelor’s degree in Economics in English on a scholarship. I also receive a monthly allowance of 1500 AED, which I can mostly save since everything is covered by the university.
Right now I’m in my second year, and I’ve already saved about half of the German blocked account requirement using only my scholarship money, without relying on my family in Egypt. I plan to continue this system until graduation so I can complete the full amount by myself.
The university also gave me a flight ticket allowance to visit my family after completing two years. I didn’t use it to go back home and instead used the money for something I needed for my studies, so I wouldn’t have to ask my family for anything in the future. But honestly, I feel a bit guilty about not going back.
Currently, I have a B1 level in German and I’m studying towards B2, aiming to reach a higher level in the next two years. I’m also trying to extend my scholarship period so I can keep the monthly allowance and have more time for language preparation and saving money, so I can transition smoothly to the next stage, which is Germany.
My main goal is to immigrate and settle outside Egypt. I currently have several options:
- Focus on German and apply for an Ausbildung (vocational training) in a high-demand field like IT or logistics. I’m not fully sure which one yet, but the main goal is to choose something with real demand in Germany so I don’t end up returning.
- Do a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance in Germany directly. However, I’m worried about the possibility of not finding a job afterward and having to return to Egypt, which I really want to avoid.
- Consider doing an Ausbildung in nursing to secure a stable path into Germany, then later pursue a Master’s in Health Management in Germany and combine it with my Economics degree to move into administrative roles. I’m not sure if this is a good or bad idea.
- Apply for Master’s scholarships like many of my classmates do after graduation. The issue is that acceptance is not guaranteed. Some of my friends got scholarships and went to Malaysia, Indonesia, Qatar, etc., but once they graduate, you basically lose track of them, so I don’t have much information about their outcomes.
- Try to focus on the UAE job market after graduation. But honestly, the entry-level job market here seems very difficult. Most companies require 5–7 years of experience, which I obviously don’t have. Also, most students who manage to get jobs here usually have family connections or a safety network in the country, which I don’t.
I’m 20 years old.
Is my plan realistic for Germany? I would really appreciate honest feedback from people who have experience studying or moving there. Any advice would be appreciated.