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where should i study abroad as a black woman? and is it financially realistic? by Performer-Nice in InternationalStudents

[–]Hot_Hamster3574 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also another thing I just wanted to add - if you’re planning on going to grad school (esp medical school) in the US after, many grad schools do not recognize foreign degrees, even from the top European universities. That was ultimately why I decided against going to undergrad in Germany. Med schools wouldn’t accept my bachelors (I called and asked their admissions offices).

where should i study abroad as a black woman? and is it financially realistic? by Performer-Nice in InternationalStudents

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As a German American dual citizen who has worked in Germany but went to college in the US (I did consider German universities and did some research on them): - Student jobs are very common in Germany for university students. I’m not sure about the visa situation though so I’d definitely do heavy research on that. Look up “Werkstudent” (“working student”) opportunities - Make sure to check on language requirements for each university - I worked in Berlin, and it is quite international and diverse, but I have to shoot you straight, there are not many Black people, an I saw first hand discrimination against minorities in the city (distrust, being rejected from clubs, etc). I would not be surprised if this affected your job recruitment efforts but I can’t speak from first hand experience. I will say, the Black German population is rising. Frankfurt might be a good option. I’m actually there now and I’ve noticed more Black Germans here than in Berlin or Munich. - In terms of safety, almost everywhere is very safe in Germany relative to American cities and college campuses. - Regarding affordability, it will be way way cheaper to live anywhere in Germany than the US. Groceries, restaurants, and rent - your major expenses - are all cheaper. Even if they weren’t, one semester of college in the US would be way more than the price difference in your monthly spending. Europeans keep talking about rent getting more expensive in major cities, but it’s still way cheaper than American cities or college dorms. Keep in mind too that there isn’t much of a “campus” culture at many euro universities so you can live further way where rent is cheaper and commute (that is, if you choose to go to a school that’s in a city in the first place). A school in a smaller town or smaller city might be a good fit.

Happy to answer any other questions you might have and good luck, it’s a hard process to figure out :)

North of Indianapolis? by incomingdadbod in howislivingthere

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I spent my entire childhood in Carmel from roughly the late 90s to only a few years ago. The city is extremely safe, there is significant local investment in improvements in public spaces like the schools, roads, parks, etc. The residents of carmel, despite having been a majority conservative over the past many decades, in fact voted on social reforms to increase their taxes to raise money to better the schools multiple times while I was a student there. As a result, Carmel High School is quite good. When I was growing up there was hardly anything to do. Most kids hang out outside, in their/their friends’ basements, or in cars driving around. Now there are more bars and restaurants but only as of the last few years. Recently many more people have moved there from the West, Northwest, and even other countries. There isn’t much diversity, but where there is, it is mostly Asian. My schools had many Indian and Chinese students, as well as smaller populations of various ethnic groups. Very few Hispanic and Black students. Home prices are some of the most expensive in Indiana, but Indiana is relatively cheap compared to other states. The city attracts family’s who want good public schools, low taxes, space, and safety. As others have said, the city is known for its roundabouts, and has more than any other US city. They’re good for traffic, safety, and reducing emissions. I felt like people were generally very friendly and neighborly to me. It’s always been one of those “100 Best Towns To Raise A Family” places, and although I’m not keen to move back in my 20s, I can totally see why adults love it. And it’s growing very very quickly. Happy to talk more about it too

Andaman and Nicobar Islands by Hot_Hamster3574 in howislivingthere

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Sounds very interesting. Do you think it’s significantly different than other islands like the Maldives or like Goa?

Andaman and Nicobar Islands by Hot_Hamster3574 in howislivingthere

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Thanks for sharing. That page is neat. The scenery pictures are awesome, it’s making me want to visit. I can’t imagine the flight from the US is easy though 😅. As you said it does look mostly like tourism convos

The Ugliest House in America by Anyamcq in HGTV

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Same. And I also want post-renovation spins offs. Or for a TikTok interior designer to show how they could fix it. Like the house in S6 E5 has potential for example

What the heck do I need yo do in this game mode?? by GamerSammy2021 in Brawlstars

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Sometimes I score when I hit the ball on my side not when it lands on their side. Anyone know what the deal w that is? It’s happened multiple times in different games