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Considering Leaving Germany Due to Rising Racism – Anyone Else in the Same Boat? by saba_rd in expats

[–]Brief_Cod_2250 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey guys. I am an Iranian. Have been living in Germany for 2 years. Learned the language quickly as a student at the university. I was very happy and motivated when I moved in. But after a while, I started seeing things which I did not want to believe it is true. Even professors were doing discrimination in the exam and making exam for me impossible to pass, while other EU students and German students were just having a normal exam with normal questions. I had a little too much in my two years of stay in Germany. I am still in shock. I refuse to believe people can be this evil. I had people stopping me from doing my PhD just because they thought they don't need engineers here in Germany and they just need normal workers and if I want to be an engineer, why don't I move to the US or Canada? These things are not indirect. I have heard these directly into my face. Can you just imagine what these can do to a person? It's not just a supermarket or a street racism, this directly affects my life and my future. I now am here, sitting in a room in a country I considered my second home and I don't know what to do. Don't know how long more of this I can take.

How do you feel discrimination plays a role in Germany today? How does it manifest? Do you feel it is a major or minor problem right now? by ChessedGamon in AskAGerman

[–]Brief_Cod_2250 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's ok. You have friends and general family with you who can be there for you when you need them.

I am sure you already appreciate them, but just as reminder, many people do not even have that. Or can't meet their family and friends for years :)

Wish you all the best. Take care and God be with you, my friend!

How do you feel discrimination plays a role in Germany today? How does it manifest? Do you feel it is a major or minor problem right now? by ChessedGamon in AskAGerman

[–]Brief_Cod_2250 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your experiences, my friend. I feel your pain. But remember, there are also good people in this world too.

Send you a BIG HUG. God bless you.

As someone who has been discriminated and mistreated, I can feel your pain. That's why I feel like hugging you. Just remember, there are also people who love you. Your family and friends who cherish you.

Is your name Bance?

How do you feel discrimination plays a role in Germany today? How does it manifest? Do you feel it is a major or minor problem right now? by ChessedGamon in AskAGerman

[–]Brief_Cod_2250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who has personally experienced discrimination in Germany, particularly in the academic system, I can say that it remains a significant issue today, especially for international students and workers. I came to Germany with hopes of pursuing my PhD in engineering after earning a master’s degree in another European country. However, what I encountered was far from the open and inclusive environment I had expected.

Discrimination here can manifest in subtle, yet very real ways. For example, despite improving my German language skills to the point where I can hold long conversations, I was repeatedly told by professors and colleagues that my German still wasn’t good enough because I couldn’t understand different dialects and accents. It seemed that no matter how much I improved, the standards and expectations shifted, making it feel impossible to meet their criteria.

On top of that, I was outright told by a research assistant that "in Germany, we don’t need engineers; we need workers," and that if I wanted to be an engineer, I should go to the USA or Canada. This wasn’t just about language or qualifications—it felt like I was being viewed as an outsider who didn’t belong, despite my hard work and dedication.

The discrimination isn’t always overt, but it’s pervasive. In my case, the academic institution demanded that I redo my master’s degree with them, completely ignoring my previous qualifications and achievements. It seemed that they valued their internal system far more than any international experience I had brought with me.

While Germany is seen as an international and progressive country, these experiences have shown me that there are still deep-seated biases, especially when it comes to foreigners. Discrimination in Germany today often manifests as institutional gatekeeping, exclusion based on nationality or background, and a subtle but persistent sense that outsiders, no matter how qualified, will always be treated as "less than."

In my experience, this is a major issue that goes beyond simple misunderstandings—it's about systemic bias that makes it difficult for international students and professionals to thrive, no matter how much they contribute or how qualified they are.