🔺 r/InternationalStudentsucrunchberrypunch·48 days ago
is it worth studying abroad given my circumstances?
hi so im considering transfer from a masters in counselling to masters in strategic communications management for many reasons. the course im transfering to is in a foreign country and though i love that country and do hope to live there (even for just a couple of years if not PR) some day i dont know if this move is worth it. Also note i havent gotten accepted yet but im just trynna come to a decision before receiving any offer bcz id have very little time to accept n figure visa stuff. Heres some context into my situation: Pros of moving \- the course is more in line with what i want to pursue career wise (not that i wont be able to pursue it with my current masters tho) \- i have never lived abroad or alone, my parents are kindda helicopter parents and i wish to get some independance \- i have family and some friends in the country i plan to transfer to and so its not like i completely dont have any support system. \- it may be difficult for me to get a job sponsor, PR, or company transfer to this country once i start working so studying there may allow me to experience the country even if just a few years cons \- super expensive, with no scholarship or funding (besides fees, i…