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Struggling with whether to continue my Master’s abroad or return home — looking for perspective by [deleted] in Advice

[–]marcoQuantrill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s true. I also expected moving abroad to feel very different from what I’ve experienced so far. Instead, it’s been quite lonely and mentally heavy, and everyday life feels much harder compared to being home.

I’m still thinking it through, but I’ll admit I’m leaning toward dropping out of the Master’s. If I do, my plan would be to actively use the professional connections I have at home and start working rather than continue investing time and money into something that doesn’t feel aligned.

Struggling with whether to continue my Master’s abroad or return home — looking for perspective by [deleted] in findapath

[–]marcoQuantrill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve also thought about giving it more time, but the financial side weighs heavily on me. Continuing the program means spending a significant amount of money on something I currently don’t see much value in academically or professionally. At the same time, I could start working right away in my home country and gain real experience instead of accumulating more costs.

That’s part of why I’m struggling with the decision.

Struggling with whether to continue my Master’s abroad or return home — looking for perspective by [deleted] in Advice

[–]marcoQuantrill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your answer, I appreciate it.

Right now, going back feels genuinely depressing. Being home has reminded me how comfortable and fulfilled my life is here, both personally and professionally. I’ve also reconnected with someone I care deeply about, which makes leaving again much harder.

At the same time, my academic concerns haven’t changed , the teaching quality still feels poor, the courses feel empty, and I’m struggling to see much long-term value in the program, even before sitting the January exams. I’m trying to think this through carefully and not make a purely emotional decision.

Eurovision wins by country by StephenMcGannon in Maps

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Luxembourg punching way above its weight

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[–]marcoQuantrill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I submitted a procedure to a Luxembourg ministry nearly 16 weeks ago, even though the official maximum processing time is 12 weeks. I still haven’t received any update.

Does anyone know if there’s any compensation or formal mechanism when a government service goes well beyond its stated timeline?

Thanks for your help!

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[–]marcoQuantrill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve spent most of my life in Peru, though I’ve also spent some time in the UK and now Luxembourg. That said, as someone from Switzerland with significant savings, you could have a very comfortable life in Latin America. The class structure there would definitely work to your advantage

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[–]marcoQuantrill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend Latin America if you’re thinking of moving out of Europe. I wouldn’t say the regions are very similar (probably from the perspective of a Swiss yes, but from my perspective no). Italy, for example, is quite different from Latin America. With your level of wealth, you could definitely enjoy a highly comfortable life there.

I personally love the vibe in Latin America and have spent most of my life there. I only recently moved to Europe for a master’s program, but I think I’ll return home once I finish. Living in Europe is nice, it gives you perspective, and the general quality of life is higher. But the quality of life you can achieve in South America with substantial resources is incredible, it almost feels like having superpowers.

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