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Hey everyone, I’m a Lebanese high school student currently in Grade 11, and I’m trying to figure out my options for studying abroad for university after I graduate.

I’m mainly considering the US and Canada, but I’m also open to other countries if there are good scholarship opportunities.

My situation:

I’m studying in Lebanon and will graduate from a Lebanese high school.

My average is around 16/20 (roughly 80%), and I’m hoping to improve/maintain it in Grade 11 and 12.

I’m planning to take the SAT and I’m aiming for around 1400–1500+.

I’m looking for full or very substantial financial aid/scholarships, because paying full international tuition would be extremely difficult for my family.

I’m interested in doing a bachelor’s degree abroad, not immigrating permanently right now.

I’m willing to apply to a lot of universities and I’m open to less-famous universities if they offer strong financial aid.

I’m honestly pretty lost about how realistic this is for a Lebanese student. 😭

For anyone who has gone through this process, especially Lebanese/international students:

Which countries are actually realistic for getting a full scholarship for undergraduate study?

Are there US universities that could give someone with my grades/SAT target full financial aid?

How difficult is it for Lebanese students to get need-based financial aid in the US?

Are there better options in Canada, Europe, or elsewhere?

What should I be doing during Grade 11 and 12 to maximize my chances?

Are there any scholarships/universities that I should absolutely know about?

I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has actually gone through this, especially if you’re from Lebanon or another Middle Eastern country.

Thanks!

im a 17 yo Moroccan guy , and next year is my last year in high school , im willing to get a very good marks this year as i always do , and i really into studying medecine or whatever abroad lets not only say just medecine (eu countries ,russia , ivies , america , canada ... and all high quality countries) , and i want to gather some infos and apply for scholarships but im completly lost , im sure some of u could have any experiences in scholarships or studying abroad in general , i would be really gratefull if u could share any infos on these topics , just comment or dm me privetly , this would do a lot , and always remember , u can make someone's life better ❤️

Hi all! I have completed ~50% of my business bachelor's degree at a public college in my state but have been looking to transfer abroad and finish my degree internationally. I have experience traveling and want to be able to see as much of the world as I can, so I've mostly been looking in Europe but have been overwhelmed with options. A couple of things narrowing down my search are: I need the full undergraduate degree in English; I'm hoping to move to a mid-sized to large city with public transit, since I won't have a car; and tuition under 10,000 a year so I can transfer comfortably. My searches seem to be turning up the same 5 universities each time, so I'm hoping y'all might have some ideas or a new direction I could go in!

Not as important criteria: hopefully some artsy places in town (I love ceramics and would love to continue to learn more while abroad), somewhere with community (my previous university was mostly commuters, and it was so hard to meet people), somewhere with transfer student scholarships (have been few and far between from what I can find).

Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian student considering studying Medicine in Europe, particularly Hungary, Poland or Italy, and eventually returning to India to practise.

I'm trying to understand the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations properly before making a decision, because I don't want to spend 6 years abroad and then discover that my degree/internship doesn't satisfy NMC requirements.

From what I understand, the important requirements include things like:

• At least 54 months of medical education
• 12 months of internship
• The internship/clinical training requirements being fulfilled at the relevant foreign institution
• English-medium instruction
• Required clinical subjects and training
• Being eligible/registered to practise medicine in the country where the qualification was obtained
• Completing the required process/internship in India after returning

I'm particularly looking at 6-year English-taught medical programmes in Hungary, Poland and Italy.

Some universities I'm currently researching include:

• University of Debrecen 🇭🇺
• Semmelweis University 🇭🇺
• Pomeranian Medical University 🇵🇱
• Medical University of Warsaw 🇵🇱
• Medical University of Gdańsk 🇵🇱
• University of Bologna 🇮🇹
• University of Milan 🇮🇹
• University of Padua 🇮🇹

My main questions:

1. Has anyone here actually completed Medicine in Hungary, Poland or Italy and successfully returned to India for registration?
2. Which universities/programmes are known to satisfy the current NMC/FMGL requirements?
3. How does NMC treat the internship requirement for these European programmes, especially where the university has a 6th-year clinical internship/practical year?
4. Does a 52-week/approximately 12-month internship at a university-affiliated/contracted teaching hospital satisfy the “same foreign medical institution” requirement?
5. Has anyone obtained written clarification from NMC about a specific European university/programme?
6. Are there any European universities outside Georgia/Russia/Bulgaria that you would consider particularly safe for an Indian student who definitely wants to return to India?
7. If you graduated from one of these universities, did you face any problems with FMGE/NExT eligibility or Indian registration?

I'm not looking for general advice like “study in India, it's safer.” I understand that India is the safer route. I'm specifically trying to identify whether there are European medical programmes that genuinely satisfy the current FMGL requirements.

If you've personally studied at one of these universities, returned to India, dealt with NMC, or know someone who has, I'd really appreciate your experience.

Thanks!

I made a previous post on how awful I felt here, in South Korea. I didn't get better in the meantime, but researches about plans to go back home are a great distraction. I planned to force myself to study there, at least one semester to not have the "early drop out" mention on my resume.

But I actually reconsider the choice of studies, the BBA, a lot of people told me I'm not made for this program. I started the courses today, and I already know I won't like it, I mean the teacher can't even speak correctly in english, a lot of courses were cancelled last minute (mind you we only have 2days of courses per week including one day of just language training), they keep proving how much they are unorganized, and it pisses me off, I think I'm really wasting my time being here, I don't think this program will help me later, or teach me useful stuff. And I can force myself to stay, but I really don't see the point of staying, some things can get better, but not all of it, the english track teacher struggling to speak english will never help me in my studies. Staying here for 4 years, in addition of maybe ruining my mental health, will be a waste.

I like South Korea, in the facts, so I'm kinda sad about the uni being so unorganized etc, I got a proposition, to apply to other unis in South Korea, after spending one semester in this one, and lose my credits for a reorientation, I might be interested in biomedical. But I think I like South Korea more as a vacation place, or maybe settle in but in the future. I think going to Seoul after this experience, will be too overwhelming, all the administrative stuff etc, and I will eventually burn out. I can go back to France now, and start a biomedical program. Then maybe study abroad later, for a master.

I know people will blame me for not trying hard enough, but even if I do try, I don't think this university is made for me. And I know getting this opportunity, is a huge privilege. But I don't think it was a good idea, but I'm glad I went there to see.

I am applying for Masters of Philosophy (Masters by Research) and have finalized a research project with supervisor at the University. He has said that he can try for tuition fee offset at University but he said receiving stipend is highly unlikely for MPhil student. Without secured living stipend, I can't commence my studies. He has told me to explore Australia Awards Scholarship and other scholarship to cover living stipend ($40,000/yr for 2 years). Australia Awards Scholarship is highly competitive and very long drawn. Can anybody guide me on scholarships I could apply for covering living stipend? Thank you in advance

I'm currently researching options for studying abroad in Europe. A huge factor for me, alongside academics, is the overall student lifestyle—specifically the nightlife and social culture.
Coming from Greece, I'm used to a late-night culture where bars, cafes, and spots stay alive well past midnight. I recently visited Bologna in July expecting a similar vibe given its massive student population, but I was surprised to see most places closing around 9-10 PM.
I wanted to ask about your personal experiences studying in different European cities:
1. Was my experience in Bologna just a July/summer break phenomenon, or is Italian student nightlife generally earlier compared to Greece?
2. Which European countries or specific university cities genuinely have a thriving late-night culture for students?
I would love to hear from people who have studied in Spain, Portugal, the Balkans, or elsewhere in Europe to get a realistic picture of what day-to-day student life feels like there. Thanks!

Im 15F and I’m a senior in high school. I skipped two grades because I’m like good at it i guess…
Well I come from Ivory Coast and spent my life between my home country and France. Now i want to study in china and I’m really excited!! (I want to study medicine). But the whole process stresses me so much 😭 like i have to translate all my report cards to English because they’re in French 😞 and i have to take an English test and a CSCA exam which will attest that i have a good level in science. I didn’t tell my parents yet and I’m stressed about telling them because well I’ll 16 in freshman year and maybe they won’t let me study abroad alone. And the whole procedure costs so much money and even though my parents aren’t poor at all, i feel weird about making them spend so much money on me 😭 I’m just venting because I’m so stressed i kre thinking about studying in china everyday.

I'm looking for a fully funded scholarship for my future studies. I'm currently studying physics at university, and this is my second year. I'm doing well in my studies, and I'm looking for opportunities to continue my education abroad.

Hey guys,
I’m posting here because the anxiety is hitting me hard right now and I really need some perspective.
Right now, I’m a second-year dental school student in my home country. Honestly, my life here is incredibly comfortable. I have my friends, my family, a great routine, and a very stable, predictable future ahead of me. But deep down, I always knew dentistry wasn't my actual passion and that I really wanted to do medicine.
So I went for it. I applied abroad, got accepted, and everything is officially set. I'm moving to the EU for medical school very soon.
But now that the reality is setting in and the move is actually happening, I am completely panicking. I look around at how easy and comfortable my life is here, and I feel like I'm completely crazy for walking away from it. Who voluntarily gives up a perfectly good setup to go start over from scratch alone in a foreign country?
I’m glad I got in, but the second-guessing is brutal.
Has anyone else given up a stable, comfortable situation back home to move to the EU for med school? How did you deal with the pre-move panic? Did the regret go away once you actually landed and started classes?

I'm an American junior in college, studying in cph for the semester. I'm a little over two weeks into the program and was originally really looking forward to study abroad after a difficult semester in the spring. Since I've gotten here, however, my mental health has been in the tank. Part of it is situational, almost everyone came here with college friend groups and its been difficult to find friends. I've always been prone to depression, and I've been trying to do all the usual things to get myself out of my depressive episode and nothing seems to be making a dent. My home university ends drop/add in about a week, so I could theoretically still come back for the semester, but have to make a decision soon. Is it worth staying abroad or should I go back home and be closer to my support system?

Hello.

I am a 32M Indian looking for options and opportunities for working abroad of India. I have a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and M.Tech in Energy Technology (Renewable Energy). I was pursuing PhD which I quit recently due to which I have a 6 year career gap.

My financial condition will not permit me to self-finance myself. I am looking for permanent employment opportunities which is my 1st priority. I may continue my PhD later on.

I don't want to be a permanent resident there but return to India after retirement (not really sure of this, want your views). My only concern is whether in the future I will not suddenly be asked to return to my country as it will be difficult to find employment back here in my country especially if I have family.

Please suggest what options and opportunities are available to me and in which countries, given my profile.

Im an American who got into University in England. I was really excited as this has been my dream for a long time. The international tuition fees are going to come up to 41,000 USD for each year which would leave me with 124,000 in student loan debt for this three year degree. Please keep in mind that this is just tuition and no other expenses. While I have been saving up for this I am completely self funded and not rich by any means.

Should I give up this dream or is it worth over 124,000 in student loans?