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Hie, my name is Tom 24y/o who studied abroad in Malaysia. I have since graduated and returned home. For work I haven't yet found a job that matches my degree (engineering). I see a lot of people usually between 16-20s wanting to study abroad. Here are things I wish I had known and took more seriously before studying abroad.

1. The first and most important one. Where you study matters! Not to be negative but countries like (India, Belarus, Ukraine, Cyprus, Turkey) are not good options! You need to get an Accredited degree, one recognised globally and most importantly in your own country incase things dont work out for you. Its absolutely possible for a university to teach a program without official accreditation. And when you finish that degree, after 4yrs you cant apply for jobs.

On the issue of country please avoid studying in a country that will kick you out as soon as you finish. I myself knew about this situation in Malaysia but I didn't take it seriously. I thought I could apply for jobs elsewhere soon after graduation. Big error! Pick a country that will let you apply for jobs without moving back home.

2. Cheap universities are cheap for a reason. I know we aren't all rich here. But when it comes to education abroad, those cheap options will screw you somehow. I know people who later decided it was best to study back in Zim because of the poor quality of education they had overseas. The best countries are the ones we all heard growing up, and unfortunately they are the most pricey. UK, Canada, Australia...

3. Some degrees dont need you to go overseas. This might seem obvious but Law, Social sciences, accounting, finance, economics etc. You cannot study Law in Singapore then think you can get a job in South Africa. Engineering, is one of the top majors I think is justified for overseas education.

4. If you have money, you are free to choose any degree at any university in any country LOL...

5. Find a country with known pathways for you to get a job. Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada offer such pathways. Without a pathway to a job you are gambling with your life. If your parents invested 40k to send you to a country that wont let you work after graduation you are cooked. They expected a return on that investment. In the form of employment.

6. Theres something called a "dual degree" or "double award", usually given when you study in country A but your certificate is from country B. Usually country A is the inferior country. For example if you studied in Malaysia but have a UK certificate you cant use your degree to apply for Visas. You have to have learned in UK to apply for graduate Visas.

I hope this helps... If you got questions about Malaysia or my experience in general feel free to DM.

My first “console” was a dvd, remember those dvds that came with 2 simple joysticks and a disc that was written “300 games”, i think we called it a banana joystick. I put so many hours into those games, contra, Mario etc. Thinks to it, those were full fledged Nintendo 64 games.
I remember distinctly The moment that changed everything for me. I went to my uncles house and he was playing Total Overdose, he gave me a turn and i was mind blown, going from contra to seeing a 3d open world game was mind blowing. I knew right there i would be gaming for life

I have an opportunity to visit Zimbabwe in about a month, traveling with a friend who was born there and still has family in Zimbabwe. I'm a white American, and my traveling companion is a black woman from Zimbabwe.

My question is very simple, will I be safe traveling there as a tourist? What things should I be aware of, to travel safely?

I've been thinking about Zimbabwe's education system, especially the difference between many government schools and private/college schools.

One thing I've noticed is that some private schools seem to focus heavily on getting students to pass exams. Their results are incredible—12+ As at O Level or 45+ points at A Level are becoming more common. But it also makes me wonder whether students are being taught to truly understand and think critically, or mainly how to pass exams.

I've met people with outstanding results who seem to struggle applying what they learned in real life or end up in careers completely unrelated to what they studied. It feels like the goal becomes "pass the exam" rather than "learn and develop."

Do you think Zimbabwe's education system is becoming too exam-oriented? Has ZIMSEC become too predictable, or are schools simply getting better at preparing students?

Would introducing more case-study and application-based questions help test real understanding instead of memorization?

I'm interested in hearing different opinions, especially from teachers, students, and parents.

Is there something naughty going on?

Right I know I might get dragged for this post but please please could someone with a contact for a hood pharmacist hmu 💀

God is basically judge, jury, executioner, designer of the prison, lawyer, prosecutor, salvation method, punishment method. Ahhhh

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So it's a Sunday seeing myself not bothered about church like I used to. It got me thinking what happened to me not saying its a good or bad thing. But just curious why quite a number of people have left there church's as well. Do we believe less or it's the administration or what.

Have you noticed that people start looking like the sin they struggle with?

Like, I struggle with pride and I’m still a virgin, single too because not any of these boys are good enough for me, let alone fine enough to put it in me. I wish I was joking.

My elderly relative responded to the demand below from "ECONET" & I'm worried they have been scammed and may be a victim of identity theft. What can I do to help them from a distance?

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Hello

I am considering relocating because I have been offered a job in Zimbabwe. If I accept the move I will be relocating with my husband , daughter (7) and son (10).

I am looking for a school that will allow my 7 year old type 1 diabetic daughter to keep her mobile phone with her.
She does not use it as a phone, but she needs it for the management of her diabetes-she uses an insulin pump, and a CGM(continuous glucose monitor). My husband I like being able to track her blood sugar levels in real time, so that we can avoid issue by responding promptly.

We would like both children to go to the same school, and are not keen on overly academic schools. (Our children are doing fine academically, so we want them to immerse themselves in the culture, and be happy, and build confidence).

My son-10 years old
-Loves sports
-Loves maths- got an A in his GCSE(O-level), willing to do chores for A-level textbooks
-Not very independent-Mornings sound like...Put your shoes on, why are you only wearing one sock?, hurry up!.I know you packed your bag, well done, but please zip it shut. Forgets stuff at school, forgets homework at home
-Competitive-If there is a chance of winning, or getting a score, he will jump at the chance to do it.
-Understands a little bit of Shona-but can't speak it beyond greetings, and food

My daughter- 7 years old
-Type 1 diabetic
-Much more organised- she dresses her self, makes her own lunch, hasn't lost anything at school yet, is motivated to do her homework by herself
- Likes reading, and dancing
- Talks too much- her school reports say she is always chatting in class, and not focused, but she gets top scores, while distracting those around her.
-Likes maths and science; tolerates wordy subjects like English and history and languages.
-Can complain fluently in Shona, but would probably struggle to have a conversation about normal stuff.

How much is it to get a Police Clearance Certificate in Zimbabwe for UKVI?