r/InternationalStudents

NO ONE TOLD ME

I grew up here since i was four - not even joking - i didn't move back once

i'm dependent on my parent's visa and by the time I apply to college, theres no chance i'm getting a green card

I thought i would still be considered a normal student - not international?? wtfwtfwtf help me

My GPA is atocious - well not really - but this year i got a bunch of As and Bs - its currently a 3.75 (i'm a sophomore)

i'm a national competitor and winner in extracurriculars like debate, art, and science.

I'm so mad - this means my chances of getting into UMICH, or T20S just wwent down by so much

can someone give advice on how to make my college app even better?

i know theres like actual admissions officers and counselors on this reddit - can u guys help me out?

I am a Chinese international student and I am about to go to Australia this year. I would like to ask kind-hearted people how international students in Australia receive medical treatment? I have learned that international students in Australia do not have medical insurance, and the cost of purchasing medications such as Biktarvy is very high. I would like to ask everyone, do you buy medicine in Australia on your own? Or do you bring the medicine from China (or your original country)? I am looking forward to receiving your reply. Thank you very much. Best wishes.

Hello guys! I'm an engineering student from Mexico, and I'm going to go to Munich for an exchange year at Hochschule München (HM). I'm very excited to go, and I'm still in the visa process and all, but I have some serious problems. I was hoping someone here could help me with ahha

So, of course, the first one is accommodation. I'm registered at the Studentwerk, but still, it is a raffle, and I'm preparing in case I don't win a room there, so I'm searching for a place to stay. Just in case anyone here has a spare room, could you DM me? I'm willing to handle all household chores in exchange for a place to sleep. I'll be out all day visiting the city and the surrounding areas and studying for my exams, but I can clean and mop as needed. I'm actually quite good at it, ahha (Of course I'd pay too, but if cleaning or helping around sweetens the deal, I'm looking for a cheap rent), anyways, do you know where I can find cheap places to rent? And how many months of deposit do people ask around for? I have 1500 Euros prepared. Is that enough?

Second is nature! I LOVE nature, going on hikes, and all of that. Do you know any good routes around Munich? I'ma big traveler, too. During the weekends, I plan to visit family in Europe and nearby cities, mainly wanting to go to Norway and Switzerland, so any tips for those places!?

Also, what about transportation? From what I've seen online, Munich's public transportation is pretty good, and I shouldn't foresee any trouble moving around, but are there different metro companies, one better than the other? Any routes or places I should avoid?

Lastly, what about food? Coming from a semi-tropical country, fruits and vegetables are not that expensive around here, but what I've heard from people that have lived in Europe those are crazy expensive there. Is that true? And what do you recommend for food?

Please keep in mind I'm going to receive only 992 Euros a month, which should be rent and groceries

Thank you so much in advance

Hello guys, hope you're having a good day.

I'd like to know if it's a good idea to study in Russia.

For context, I'm from south America and I'm a native Spanish speaker and I also know English C1. And I've seen there are scholarships open every year in my country for Russia.

And well, as far as I know studying in Russia as a foreigner goes like this (correct if I'm wrong, please):

\- apply for the scholarship, get the documentation done, go to Russia, study Russian for a year to be able to communicate and prepare for exams, do the entrance exam for universities, and wait to be accepted.

Personally, I think it'd be a good opportunity for me to travel, learn and develop autonomy. Right now, I'm going to university in my homeland and studying Information Systems Engineering.

My plan was to apply for said scholarship around 2029, and study abroad...

Oh, another question I have is about the degree stuff, because I saw there was a bachelor degree and some ***specialized*** degree (?), is it worth studying that specialized one if I'm planning on applying for jobs outside Russia?

So... Do you recommend it? Is it worth it?

What's it like there? Is the education system as "mighty" as people say?

***PD***: I apologize if I sound rude (I didn't mean to)... I'm genuinely curious about what path to take and there aren't places or people I can ask about this. So, please, guys, if you can give me some answers and advice, I'd be really grateful. Have a good day/night. Hasta luego.

i am a master’s student here in the UK. i am graduating from university of manchester in september 2026. before this year ends i need to find a sponsored job or else i will have to apply for PSW visa, which i am very reluctant to do as its very expensive. i do see all these reels on insta on how to get one but these companies dont respond back after u apply.

i came here on a loan which would be easier to pay if i worked in the UK which is why its necessary for me get a job here.

please tell me any tips or tricks on how to get a sponsored job before this year ends.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently on F1 OPT in the US and was wondering if it’s safe to travel internationally for a short trip and come back to the US.

Has anyone here recently traveled while on OPT? What documents did you carry and did you face any issues at immigration while re-entering?

Would really appreciate hearing your experiences and advice. Thanks!

How do you land a internship in finance or accounting

I still can't believe I'm writing this. I'm an international student from a very low-income family, and I just got accepted to literally my dream university ,one of the top institutions in the world ,for a Bachelor's in Computer Science. I know how many international students would give anything for this. And I got a full-ride scholarship. The benefits are insane:
Full tuition for all 4 years,On-campus accommodation,Monthly living allowance (covers food, transport, daily needs),Library and student facility fees .I don't have to pay a single rupee/dollar for my education. My family cried when they heard. I cried too.But now I've read the scholarship conditions, and there's one that has me lying awake at night.
The scholarship will be immediately revoked if any of the following happens:

Providing false information (verbally or in writing)

Falsifying any document during admission

Violating the university's code of conduct/ethics

Cumulative GPA falls below 3.00 out of 4.00 — from the very first semester until graduation

Involvement in any prohibited/illegal organizations

Completing the degree (scholarship ends upon graduation)

Taking leave of absence for any reason except medically certified illness

Transferring to a different program or department

Receiving any academic suspension or disciplinary sanction

Dropping out

Failing to participate in required academic activities

Voluntarily withdrawing

Death

Getting married during the scholarship period

Exceeding the maximum 4-year (8 semester) study limit

Most of those are obvious and I'm not worried. Don't lie, don't cheat, don't join a terrorist group, don't drop out .........fine.The idea that I now have to maintain a B-average (3.0) every single semester, or else lose everything and be stranded in a foreign country with no money and no way to continue... it's genuinely terrifying.I know this is a dream opportunity. I know people would kill for this. But I'm scared that I'll finally get there, try my absolute hardest, and still fail because my brain just doesn't work the way top students' brains work. And then I'll lose the scholarship, and worse, I'll have proven everyone who doubted me right.Has anyone here especially international students who struggled academically because I have to manage household chores too— been in a similar situation? Is a 3.0 GPA actually achievable for someone who's not naturally gifted? How do you survive when the only thing standing between you and total ruin is a number on a transcript?I want to accept this so badly. I just need to know if I'm walking into a trap I can't survive.

In a big WhatsApp group with students from all over Europe and some messages are in Spanish/French/German. Copy-pasting is killing me. Any better options?

I’m currently an international student in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and trying to find options for a private student loan without a co-signer.

I’m a junior STEM major with a good GPA, but most lenders either require a U.S. co-signer or say my school/program is ineligible. I only need around $9k–10k to cover my remaining tuition balance.

Has anyone in a similar situation successfully gotten approved for a no-cosigner loan as an undergraduate international student?

Would really appreciate hearing:

• what lenders worked for you
• whether school eligibility was an issue
• if there are any lesser-known options I should look into

Thanks.

Yeah, so that’s been my story for the past three months. I’ve applied to over 600 jobs. Got 6 interviews out of all of them. And every single one—all 6—got rejected the moment I mentioned I’m on Visa.

So I’m curious—how is it going with you people? Whether you’re on a visa or not, I’d genuinely like to hear about your experience. What’s the job search like for you? How are things going?

hi im a british student looking for 3-4 collaborators on an independent research project on ‘to what extent do financial and policy barriers to menstrual products access school attendance in Nigeria’. we will work from now until september and work to get it publish it.

Buna!

26F. Lucrez de cum am implinit 22 de ani in programare. Am lucrat la prima firma 3 ani si jumatate dupa care m-au dat afara, iar dupa 5 luni mi-am gasit alt job. Acum lucrez pe un post in care fac programare low code, scripturi de colectare date, SQL si ce mai are nevoie angajatorul.

Noul job plateste bine, dar looking back regret ca am stat atat la fostul job (nici nu am invatat acolo pe cat mi-am inchipuit ca o voi face) si cred ca mi s-ar fi potrivit o licenta in afara de tipul celor din Germania sau Olanda care te lasa sa muncesti in timpul facultatii. Eu am facut Informatica, iar la licenta nu m-am angajat pentru ca imi era teama ca nu o sa fac fata cu job si facultate in paralel. Masterul l-am facut de gura mamei si l-am inceput imediat dupa licenta.

Acum intrebarea mea este daca stiinti pe ce platforme pot cauta mastere/ licente pe care le pot face in timp ce lucrez ? As mai face un master in afara si as lucra remote pentru jobul actual. Masterele care m-ar interesa sunt:

master de business
master/curs de ai
master/curs de securitate cibernetica
curs de java (tot ce inseamna java + diverse frameworkuri)

Hello Everyone!

I'm an internal student considering pursuing Master's degree in Australia, and I wanted to hear directly from the people who are currently living / studying there.

One thing that makes me uncertain is that I've heard about how international students are being treated there and I wanted to know how your personal experience has been.

• How's life and experience been in Australia?
• What is student life and everyday culture like?
• Are there things I should keep in mind before planning to move?
• Do you think Australia is a good option for studies and career growth?

I'd really appreciate if anyone could help me out! Thanks :))