The reality of studying in Germany

Hi, I'm Uyen Ninh but please just call me Uyen!
Originally from Vietnam, I now explore life in Germany, sharing my unique perspective through my videos on my way to be your favorite Ausländer! 😁

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[AsteriskLia]

Sometimes you have to end up returning to your country of origin for this to work, as this becomes a differentiator between the locals.

[Hkdistsnsns]

People need to talk about this issue a lot more. For some Indians, especially from Punjab, their parents mortgage their homes and farmlands to send them to University in Canada where they end up competing for hourly wage jobs. Some People do make it but they are more of the exception rather than the rule. People fail to realise that the novelty of studying abroad has worn out given the volume of students in recent years which they only become aware of when it's time to get a job and will be competing with so many others for.

[mael]

I think many people have a very wrong image of what it means to live in a European country. And I grew up in Ethiopia, so I get it. That image of the skeletal looking child with the flies in their eyes that people use to show how poor African people are? No, not everyone in Africa lives like that, but it's a reality that I saw every single day. Poverty looks very different where I live now (Austria). You would never see a child in that condition, much less a lot of them every day. But poverty still exists. And if you move here, you're not going to automatically be privileged and well off.

[disorderlymatron]

I'm pretty sure your video here has probably helped at least one person who may be thinking the same as you used to. I appreciate that you weren't trying to discourage, but simply giving realistic advice and experience.

[namuuna]

As a one of the international student I know that pain. In my country I'm good daughter, good sister and my family's HOPE but once I left country studying abroad I'm nothing. Literally no one in here, im just on eof the many internationals...

[Random-xwfg]

This is what a content creator should be doing: discussing important issues, and encouraging free and honest debate.

[kahvikone]

I'm from Finland but the situation is similar.
I work in healthcare as a registered nurse. We have a lot of immigrants seeking education and work opportunities.

As an immigrant you need to put in so much effort to learn the customs and the language.

Hardest part is being recognized as being just as valuable as any "native" and being welcomed into the community.

Keep on keeping on.

[karolineCPH]

Just read an article that talked about people coming to live and work in Denmark, my native country. It's apparently one of the most difficult countries to create a network in. A lot of students and professionals are struggling with loneliness because Danes are hard to make friends with. I have a huge amount of respect for people who take on the challenge of studying and working abroad!

[nerdfightercommenter]

Yeah my mom was an international student and we were mostly fine but I grew up in a poor area with terrible public schools and we live pretty modestly. My aunts and uncles think we are rich because she came to america and because of the exchange rate we would be back at her home but in reality we live in the same class as they do except with the amenities of being in this country in general which is a success factor but its not like how they talk about it.

[joiceraiana]

That's a common thing, people in lower income countries that are well educated, have proficiency in foreign languages and sometimes a good background and a solid middle class life, end up really floored when they go to other countries and are just another immigrant.
It's different if you're rich and can sustain your lifestyle wherever you wanna live. Or if you're poor and even when you is well educated, you never really had much of a chance of good employment in your own country because of your gender, family history or general poor state of the economy.

[Horst]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate Uyens cooking skills? The food looks delicious! 😍🤤

[Jasmine_breeze]

It is always more difficult for foreigners to get a job than for locals, and this applies all over the world! Especially in Asia, where there is open racism and discrimination and no one does anything about it. Try living in Japan or Korea if you are Indian or from Africa, you will see what inequality and discrimination at work are. While in your country a foreign diploma is as impressive as in any other country. I have lived in Europe since I was born, and here too, if someone can afford to study abroad, like you, they will have a wow effect when they return. However, not in the country where you studied, because there are millions of people in Germany or England who finish their studies in Germany or England 😊

[Leon-tybw]

Your honesty is appreciated, girl. Life of international students in western countries is not sunshine and rainbow. Besides, the reverse culture shock they face when they go back to their country is another challenge, especially when people in their country would judge them way harder.

[isabeld.]

U are doing great. You met your soul mate and seem very happy. Your life is so awesome, people from all over the world tune in just so you can brighten their day. Stay happy and fulfilled😊

[JimmyProDuy]

The leaves are Piper sarmentosum (common name is lolot) of the Piperaceae family, the dish is Bò Lá Lốt which is literally Lolot Beef, it is a famous dish in Vietnam.

Edit: Typos

[emily-qgei]

Your video hurt me so much. I've been crying because I failed my exams the entire day and "I thought thay studying abroad was the key to a wealthy future" hit me like a train. I can't stop crying, I've been watching the video on loop for 20 minutes now

[peony_pink]

I work at a large US university. There are many international students. I admire you and them for having the courage to take a chance for an international education. I think it is very brave.

[senipie]

Currently I’m one of those hopefuls who want to get a shot at the opportunity of studying/working abroad. Can’t say I want to give up on that dream yet but for now, thank you for the reminder that it’s not always easy once you get there! I’ll still try my best to achieve the dream somehow but I’ll be careful not to look at it with rose-tinted glasses ❤

[susanneS]

In Germany it is very important to speak German very well if somebody wants to find a job. Therefore it is very important to use every opportunity to speak, read and listen German in the daily life. It is easier to create a bubble in which you can live speaking English or the native language with friends of the same country. But this can lead to the situation that a person even after living 20 or 30 years in Germany barely speaks the language. And there is few understanding in the German population for this. So learning/speaking the language is key!

[anyahenry]

My mom migrated to Canada with five of us. She was a teacher for 20yrs in her home country. But that wasn’t enough for Canada. She had to return to school to at least get her credentials here. Life is not easy for immigrants but you’re paving a way for the next generation! Thanks for your bravery and hard work!