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How to Find Funded Internships in Germany for Indian Students (Part 1) (opens the original)
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If you’re an Indian student thinking about studying in Germany or Europe, you probably spend a lot of time searching for universities, tuition fees, scholarships, and admission requirements.But there is another way to start building your international profile before you even move abroad.Subscribe nowFunded internships and research opportunities.I know this because I was able to get a funded internship at a German university while applying from Indi
Beyond Good Marks: Build a Profile That Works for European Public Universities 🇪🇺 (opens the original)
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If you’re an Indian student planning to study in Europe, there’s one mindset I want you to change:Good marks are important. But good marks are not your entire profile.Subscribe nowA lot of students spend years focusing only on percentages and then, a few months before applications, start looking for certificates, internships, and “extracurriculars” to add to their CV.That’s not the best approach.Instead, think about your profile as a story:</
How to Prepare Yourself Mentally for Germany, Without Comparing It to India 🇩🇪 (opens the original)
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But there is one thing many students forget to prepare for before moving to Germany:Your mindset.Because Germany can be an incredible place to study, work, and build a life, but it becomes much easier when you stop expecting it to work like India.And this is something I wish more students understood before they landed in Germany.Germany is not India. And. that is not a bad thing.When you move abroad, your brain naturally looks for familiarity.You compare:“In India, this would be so much easier.”
The 3 Websites You MUST Check Before Choosing a German University 🇩🇪 (opens the original)
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In my last newsletter, we talked about something that doesn’t get discussed enough:Just because a university is being recommended to you doesn’t mean you should automatically trust the recommendation.If you’re an Indian student planning to study in Germany, you should be able to independently answer:Is this institution recognised?Is my degree legitimate?Is this specific programme accredited?And you don’t need to be an education expert to find out.You just need to know wh
Is Your German University Actually Recognised? Or? Consultancies are scamming you?! (opens the original)
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Hey there, how was your weekend?🌻 If you’re planning to study in Germany, there’s one question you should ask before you look at rankings, campus photos, Instagram reviews or even course content:Is this university and degree officially recognised?This sounds obvious. But it’s one of the most important checks students skip.And unfortunately, the study-abroad industry can make this confusing.Some consultancies recommend universities based on partnerships, commission
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