Many a student act upon impulse and apply to just any course without giving it a second thought. Although the prospect of pursuing a degree abroad alone can be very persuasive you have to keep in mind that the matter doesn’t end there. The major part of the deal starts after you have completed your degree. Things like career prospect at your home country and abroad, demand for your chosen field of study, etc., which didn’t seem to be of much importance at first, suddenly become more significant and sometimes worrisome. If you choose a course which is quite diversified from your general study area, then consider about your performance compared to fellow students from more appropriate backgrounds.
Keep in mind that in Germany the focus of education, especially in science and engineering sectors is quite different from most of the Asian universities. For example, consider a course in Electrical Engineering – while such a course at an asian university will primarily focus in operation and maintenance; in Germany which is more of a producer than a end user, the focus would be on research and development. So the work load is more demanding and warrants maximum efficiency. Another important factor and one which is in sharp contrast with many American and British universities, is the ‘non-profit’ motto of the institutions. This means the universities in Germany are more concerned in maintaining the standards and not following the ‘passing-out-and-taking-in-more-students’ strategy to generate more revenue. This stance makes the education more demanding.
Ask yourself the following questions before applying. You can also consider these points while writing your motivation letter during application.
· Why do I want to study abroad? How is it going to help me in developing my career?
· Which particular field of study is most suitable for me?
· What am I going to do after I have completed my degree?
· Do I want to go directly to the job market?
· Do I want to carry on with research?
· What are the career prospects of my chosen field/degree in my home country?
· What are the prospects abroad?
· Why am I choosing Germany?
Use your answers above to search for an appropriate course; the next step in this guide.
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