I got rejected by my university of choice, what should I do…
I got rejected by my university of choice, what should I do now?
Being rejected by the university you had hopes for is difficult and it can lower your confidence but don’t let that be the case! You should know and understand that rejection is part of life, even if it’s painful you need to learn rejection to be prepared for not only university life but also the job market which you will be facing afterwards.
What should you do before applying for a Bachelor Degree?
There are a few important steps you need to take before applying for a Bachelor Degree. First you need to make sure the course you want to study and narrow it down to the university, then check the requirements, learn the German language if necessary and prepare financially for Munich. But if you are applying for a Master Degree, then you also have to do a lot of research and choose the University and the Master program, check the requirements, take a language standardized test (German or English) and prepare financially, which is pretty similar to the Bachelor process.
What does Munich have to offer?
Munich not only has incredible universities with many courses to choose from in English and in German, it also offers many internships and job opportunities for people all around the world.
What do you need in order to apply for an Undergraduate Degree in Munich?
To be eligible in order to apply for an undergraduate degree in Munich you need to finish or have a: University entrance qualification, IELTS/TOEFL exam scores, German language skills, Aptitude test, Visa and residence permit and proof of financial resources. The documents which are generally needed by German universities that offer postgraduate programs are: certified Bachelor diploma, translated transcript of your grades, copy of your passport and your passport photo, motivational letter or CV (or both), proof of language proficiency (German or English) and application fee.
How do students in Munich finance their studies?
Even though there are over 15,000 international students in Munich, many of them have different ways of funding their studies. Most of them have financial support from their parents (60%), after that they have savings (35%), a job related to their course (30%), scholarships (15%), a job not related to their studies (15%), paid internships (10%) and from BAFÖG (2%).
Can I still build my career if I do not get accepted?
If rejected, you need to realize that building a career needs no rush. Sure, university is a big part of it and the earlier you finish the better but if it doesn’t go as planned there are other ways you can get into the job market. There are plenty of internships, apprenticeships and mentorships that can help.
What are the most common problems international students face in Munich?
The most common problems international students faced in Munich were: finding an apartment (65%), talking to German students (45%), adapting to a different learning system (43%), the German language (40%), understanding the Bavarian accent (27%), financial issues (25%), different culture (15%) and the university’s administration (15%).
Munich is easy to get to if you’re an excellent, hard-working student. To many international students, Germany seems like a dream which can never be fulfilled but that is where you are wrong. There is a reason why so many international students call Munich home and it is not only because it has a diverse culture.
