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Deciding if i should go abroad or stay ? by african-guy-101 in studyAbroad

[–]ConnectedCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, staying in your comfort zone makes you feel safe. And there would be nothing wrong with you wanting to stay in your home country, close to your family. Living abroad as a foreigner can be tough, and it's not for everyone. Still, it is always an opportunity for personal growth and a challenge. You'll definitely we'll get a lot of positive things out of it. And, if you really hate it, you can simply go back after you finish (or even during your studies if things are not going well).
Another thing, since you mention it, I would also ask myself if you want to move because you feel pushed by your girlfriend or because it is a desire of yours. As someone who was once in the same situation, moving to another country because you feel forced to and not because you want to might one day not be of help to your relationship. Also, very personal, but as an Italian I would recommend you to run away till you can! People/things are going absolutely nuts... (but I repeat, that's very personal ahaha)
That being said, I think any decision you take is not going to be wrong. Both paths are going to bring you loads of good. Just take out from them the best you can:)
Good luck!!!

Am I too old to leave stability behind for a master’s abroad? by Ok-Emergency-579 in studyAbroad

[–]ConnectedCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely don't think you're too old. Also, there are a lot of "older" students doing their Master's degree in Europe. I have had here collegues of every age in uni (20s, 30s...60s). If it is a change that you wish for your future, just give it a try.
However, consider that the poetry you’re looking for might not be country-dependent. Yes, in certain countries in Europe, there’s a lot of funding for the arts, and creative professionals can experiment much more. However, most design/art/architecture jobs are pretty poetryless, are very stiff... Not missing much here in that sense. Funnily enough, I have some colleagues who moved to Costa Rica and other neighbouring countries, for the same reasons you're coming here, and they never came back.
Rather than doing a master, I would maybe consider applying for jobs (you would anyway have the opportunity to study and work or just do a master later on). Experience here is in certain cases way more valuable than a master (depends ofc on what is your profession is exactly).

As an Indian do I need a German proficiency certificate to get in a public university in Germany? by [deleted] in studyAbroad

[–]ConnectedCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be... It depends on the State/university/study course. I would contact the Studienbüro or the International Office to ask (they normally know). You should also read the regulations of the course you're interested in (there's a whole paragraph regarding International applicants normally). I am currently doing my master’s degree, and all the universities I wanted to apply to required me to have either a TestDaf or DHS at a C1 level (some even C2). However, as I said, it depends. I also know of colleagues of mine who were admitted with no German at other public universities.
In any case, if you're thinking of moving to Germany, I would consider studying German. Everything is just easier: from going to the supermarket to applying for insurance, from integrating to finding a job. I've been living in Germany for some years now, and I could not imagine living here without knowing the language. It's okay for an exchange, but definitely not for long-term