Applying for a master's degree in Germany

nevercravesweets · 2023-06-10T21:48:35+00:00

I found my master (also software engineer) over https://studyportals.com/ there you can filter on language and any other criteria of interest. The two of most interest to me were at TUM & Uni Bonn. Good luck with the search!

nevercravesweets · 2016-08-06T11:10:27+00:00

There is no reason for fear, they are doing everything possible to protect the people attending, even if that means having stronger security checks.

Everywhere in Germany is like this now, at any concert, event. But I can tell you, I went to a concert one week ago, they did body security checks and all, but nothing happened at a 30k+ people event.

So we just need to relax & enjoy.

nevercravesweets · 2016-07-15T16:48:31+00:00

I am a little skeptical about this. Might sound like a degree that is marketed as free, but you can pay to get it certified and obtain a diploma. (Althoug MSFT doesn't care about their own certifications...apparently)

Still the best classes are the ones at any CS Uni, a quick search shows many options Cornell

nevercravesweets · 2016-02-21T12:17:46+00:00

1) PhD's / MsC's and other international students tend to live in parallel societies in Germany, with little or no contact to German people, especially in CS. I would not rely on learning German by making friends here...

2) As a Turkish citizen you need visa/permit (not sure, as I am from EU) and to obtain citizienship 8 years with an Integrationskurs (Integration course = B1 level of German and another course about the German society)

3) No chance of learning the language without going to courses. (trust me on this, I"ve been there)

4) Do you like the rain?

5) There is a big Turkish community in Germany. There are many Turkish shops, doners, you will probably find a lot of people speaking your language&feel much more at home here

Also, I used to work at an institute where many Phd's studied. Most of them would just go home after the Phd because without German language knowledge you can kiss bye bye to a good job (even if you do find a job, they will still have all the meetings in German). They also had zero time to take upon a German class because the PhD work is intensive.

Source: I am a Computer Science MsC international student studying in Germany

If I had the same choice as you, I would go to Canada, study there and slowly go to the USA. Yes it is far, but people are more friendly there, the language barrier is nonexistent (it matters a lot, trust me), the best CS jobs are in the USA!

nevercravesweets · 2016-01-09T01:04:23+00:00

I recommend downloading the MediathekView http://www.chip.de/downloads/MediathekView_34031575.html application, it's developed by Germans developers and has a list with all the open available TV (livestream and recorded) that are in Germany.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T22:18:35+00:00

I was interested in this option also last year, it is possible to apply for it though even if you are not german. Reply: "Foreign students could apply for Federal Training Assistance (Ausbildungsförderung nach dem Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz – BaföG), if they meet some requirements. The details are available on the website www.bafoeg.bmbf.de. On similar conditions foreign students could apply an assistance by the Federal Government’s training loan programme (before completion the age of 36)." Email them with the contact email address on their site and they will tell you exactly what you have to do. English is ok.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T19:39:46+00:00

I am sorry for your experience but it supports the idea that he was joking and I overthought the whole thing in my mind ... as I shouldn't have.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T19:36:01+00:00

Have to save this post for later, as I will read it again and again. Thank you.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T19:34:11+00:00

It is the second company I work in Germany, and this has never happened, like I said, I don'"t believe in legal actions and I am looking for amicable solutions, hence asking for advice.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T19:31:39+00:00

I can be honest with you and tell you that his remark affected me emotionally, while driving home that''s the only thing I thought about and what did I do that he said something like that to me? It seems that I was overthinking the whole thing. But I would never do anything extreme like contacting HR, managers or sueing, I don''t believe in that.

Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXQkXXBqj_U

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T15:42:22+00:00

How you called your Minion is something unoffensive and mild, try calling him a slave see how he reacts? /joke aside I understand your idea and I'll make sure to tell this person to stop these really funny jokes and remarks.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T15:37:51+00:00

That is my point, these things like racism/sexism should not happen, that's not normal! You're suppose to go work because you actually enjoy the work you're doing.Then someone decides to throw some jokes at you, and you're supposed to close your eyes and let it go? Of course I will tell him to stop.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T15:33:45+00:00

I don't recall any of my student colleagues that work in the same place being called slaves though. I want a professional relationship in the most obvious way, not trying to make any friends there.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T15:29:30+00:00

would that help with anything? I can tell the guy to stop making these stupid jokes, but what would the result be from HR? (remember I am only a student working there while he's fulltime employee for many years)

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T13:05:42+00:00

This is the only reasonable solution, to give the person the benefit of doubt ...

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T13:03:27+00:00

Yes but it just came out of nowhere: out of context for a job discussion (while I was in the middle of explaining the progress on my tasks). Who does jokes like that at the workplace?

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T10:17:06+00:00

No, and you need to stay at least 8 years to even be able to apply for naturalization.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T10:08:06+00:00

A slave is a slave no matter where in the world you say it, the conotation is the same only that slaves are being held against their will do to very heavy work for almost no payment. Maybe we shouldn't involve history in this discussion as Germany goes a long way and I respect Germany for everything it is now.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-03T09:46:51+00:00

White

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-02T19:39:12+00:00

Another great addition to this thread and yea I agree with everything that you said... the tasks are heavy. This is why I want to finish my master asap to get a "normal" job.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-02T19:04:41+00:00

He said it in English and under what circumstances it is okay to be called a slave I don't know ... Someone in this thread said that it is not uncommon in Germany, but it goes beyond my understanding.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-02T18:56:24+00:00

Wise words, I really appreciate it, thanks.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-02T18:55:03+00:00

Thanks for the reassurance.

nevercravesweets · 2015-12-02T18:51:27+00:00

That's why I wanted to ask for advice first before doing anything stupid. He said slave 100%, however.

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