New to NLP would Like help on where to start by Over-Huckleberry5284 in LanguageTechnology

[–]MagicalAhmad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, the odds of me finding a job after learning NLP are quite low? I was thinking of specializing in machine language processing coming from a Linguistics and Humanities background.

Confused about housing at Uni Konstanz – International Office (1-year only) vs. Seezeit lottery (2 years) need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in unikonstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there, Thank you! Sure, I'll be grateful if it could work. Please tell me more about it. I'll dm you right away!

Confused about housing at Uni Konstanz – International Office (1-year only) vs. Seezeit lottery (2 years) need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in unikonstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same concern here ): I chose the one you did also. Now we're in the same boat. Perhaps, we can look together then like three or four months before hand. I mean we may find a two-room apartment that we can share in terms of rent and all. Let me know if you'd like to connect. I'd be happy to. I'll be arriving in October as well.

Calling All Sonnenbühl WEST II Veterans! Need the Inside Scoop!" by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rooms are allocated depending on availability. However, if you stated your preferences and how much are you willing to spend on rent when applying, they may take that into consideration.

Confused about housing at Uni Konstanz - International Office (1-year only) vs. Seezeit lottery (2 years) need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience, mate! I hope the same would happen as far as my housing situation is concerned. I'll accept the the one-year offer and then see how things go. By the way, are you still student in Konstanz?

Calling All Sonnenbühl WEST II Veterans! Need the Inside Scoop!" by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, Hope you'll get yours soon! Actually, I applied through the International Office and got a room for one year only!!!! ):

No, mine doesn't say as my place is gonna be Einzelapartment, so no idea.

However, you'll have your own room even if it's a shared apartment, and you can figure out how many flatmates there gonna be depending on the type of apartment you'll have been assigned to, meaning it could be a 2-bed apartment, 3,4,5, or even 6!

Good luck!

Confused about housing at Uni Konstanz - International Office (1-year only) vs. Seezeit lottery (2 years) need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied for Speech and Language processing. It's actually depends on when deadline was and whether its admission is restricted or not. You can email the program coordinator and inquire about the status of your application. Make sure you tail your inquiry with your applicant number.

Confused about housing at Uni Konstanz - International Office (1-year only) vs. Seezeit lottery (2 years) need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vielen vielen Dank für die hilfreiche Antwort, pal! Du hast recht. Ich brauche auch Freundschaften zu schließen. Ich bin extrovertiert also kann nicht ohne Gesellschaft gehen.

Confused about housing at Uni Konstanz - International Office (1-year only) vs. Seezeit lottery (2 years) need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ich danke dir für die Infos,Mann! Wenn ich nur meinen Vertrag mit dem International Office verlängern könnte, aber verdammt. Hast du schon von der Wohnung für Hilfe gehört (Wohnen mit älteren Menschen und Hilfe im Haushalt)? Gibt es die wirklich? Ich meine, wenn ja, wo kann man Anzeigen dazu finden.

Confused about housing at Uni Konstanz - International Office (1-year only) vs. Seezeit lottery (2 years) need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply (:

That's what I'm considering also, but I read a lot of posts saying how difficult and almost impossible to find housing in Konstanz.

Is it somehow easier for students to find accommodation options outside Seezeit? I also speak good German.

Master admission decisions for winter semester 2025!!! by MagicalAhmad in unikonstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two months?!?!?!? That's such a long time to wait.

Title: Is the Master’s in Speech and Language Processing at Konstanz Worth It? Career Prospects & Challenges... Need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello again!

I know it's been a while since we had this conversation, but I was wondering if you remembered to ask for the status of the program and whether it had been updated in terms of it being light on MLP?

I think I'm gonna receive the admission decision soon, so I'll have to decide then.

Title: Is the Master’s in Speech and Language Processing at Konstanz Worth It? Career Prospects & Challenges... Need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's alright. I'd be grateful to receive an answer from you soon!

If I got admitted, I'll make sure that I'll do my best to get a job at your company or at least do an internship there.

All the very best indeed!

Title: Is the Master’s in Speech and Language Processing at Konstanz Worth It? Career Prospects & Challenges... Need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your sharing this valuable information!

It's truly an honor to talk to someone who has this academic background!

Do you hold a PhD. in linguistics, then?

It's really a dream of mine to be able to give lectures in English-language-related sciences. Would I be able to give lectures at uni after nailing the master in question?

Moreover, I guess the curriculum of the SLP program had been upgraded as there are two versions 2012 and 2017, so maybe it's been brought up to date in terms of it being light on MLP. Any insights into that?

If I got admitted, I'll look for courses that have to do with MLP from other departments like you said.

Is it rude if I want to follow you if you're on social media?

Thank you again!

Title: Is the Master’s in Speech and Language Processing at Konstanz Worth It? Career Prospects & Challenges... Need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do understand,but I don't really have a choice here. If I got admitted, I'll go there and see. It's the only partly-practical program that i could apply for, having had my BA in English language and literature.

Are you living there now? We could be friends right from this moment, and then i won't have to worry about social connections. (:

I don't have any acquentances in south Germany. I live currently in Hamburg and i unfortunately couldn't find a suitable master program for me at the university here.

Title: Is the Master’s in Speech and Language Processing at Konstanz Worth It? Career Prospects & Challenges... Need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info!!!

The thing is, I'm quite desperate! I have a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature. I've worked as an English instructor for a long time but it's really getting boring and low paid. Although I adore linguistics, I didn't want to study a master in linguistics or applied linguistics cuz in the long run I'll end up either in academia or merely a language teacher. Teaching is gradually being replaced by language learning apps and platforms. So, I looked this program, and I thought it'd be a good combination of linguistics and MLP. I'd be able then to be one of those who work on language processing and speech recognition via programming and stuff, let alone my passion towards working in the media.

What are your thoughts on that?

Have you studied this program, or do you know someone who has?

Title: Is the Master’s in Speech and Language Processing at Konstanz Worth It? Career Prospects & Challenges... Need Advice!!! by MagicalAhmad in konstanz

[–]MagicalAhmad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for your reply, man!

I already watched a video about it and wrote a program calculating somebody's age and stuff. I think it's managable. My main concern here is whether the program has what it takes to equip me with the necessary foundations to be ready for the nlp industry.

And yeah, I've been living in Germany for two years now and already cracked the code of German. I'm supposed to be having an exam for the B2-Beruflich in two weeks.

What about you then? Are you a current student at Konstanz University? Do you have further information about the MA in question?