What are the disadvantages of studying in Germany?

1. Overcoming the Language Difficulty The language requirements for German university admissions are relatively low. They are only satisfied with a piece of proof of study hours and a few simple questions during the interview. When you hold the university admission notice (please note: the German university admission notice has completely different meanings from the Chinese one. The German university admission notice should be more accurately called the university registration qualification letter, and you must pass the language test before you can register. ) came to Germany with great joy and prepared to make great achievements, but found that the language he mastered was not sufficient for his studies, and even for daily life. What’s even more troublesome is that the university language test is still waiting for you (because German universities rarely provide bilingual teaching in English and German). According to relevant regulations in Germany, students who fail to pass the university language test within two years will be sent back to their home country. For this you have to study German hard. Language classes at universities usually have a limited number of students, and private language schools are very expensive. For this reason, the author recommends that domestic students who are interested in studying in Germany should not rush to go abroad. They must lay a solid foundation in German at home. It is best to pass the German proficiency test at home before going abroad. This will allow them to have a relaxed study experience in Germany. environment, on the other hand, they can also quickly adapt to a completely unfamiliar learning environment. 2. The teaching system is very different. The teaching system of German universities is very different from that of China. The most obvious manifestation is that German universities place great emphasis on students’ consciousness and initiative in learning. Professors generally do not supervise students’ extracurricular learning. They are usually only responsible for teaching their own classes and giving students a long list of reference books. As for what you have in class? As long as you don't take the initiative to ask if you don't understand or if you have difficulty in learning, he won't care at all. As for whether you read the reference book, he doesn't even care. Moreover, German university professors usually have their own tutoring hours, and it is difficult to find him outside the prescribed time. This hands-off teaching mechanism makes it difficult for Chinese students who have been planned and arranged by parents and teachers since childhood to adapt. Because of poor autonomy, the study plan is in a mess, which affects academic performance and dampens interest in learning. The author once met a Chinese girl whose academic performance in China was very good. She was often praised by teachers and she was very proud of herself. But after arriving in Germany, because she didn’t adapt to the teaching methods here, she didn’t know how to arrange the courses properly. In addition, she couldn’t fully understand the class because of her limited language skills. However, she was embarrassed to ask questions in person because of her face. She always waited for the professor to give her instructions after class. Tutoring, but couldn't wait. As a result, it was very difficult to study. My mentality changed all of a sudden. I always felt that I couldn't do anything. I was depressed all day long. In the end, I got schizophrenia and had no choice but to give up my studies in Germany and return to China. treat. 3. Long study time: The German university academic system has its own characteristics: there is no limit on study time. As long as you complete the necessary credits, you can graduate whether it takes you five years or ten years. For a person who is not very conscious about learning, it is objectively easy to develop laziness. On the other hand, the cumbersome nature of the German academic system makes the academic system very long. In Germany, university education is divided into two stages, namely the basic stage and the professional stage. The basic stage usually lasts for two years. If you also need to learn the language in Germany, it may take three to four years in total. After entering the professional stage, in addition to learning professional subjects, students begin to learn to write professional essays. After completing several essays, they start writing their graduation thesis. Finally, you need to go through a big test to test the knowledge you have learned from beginning to end. Usually there are about 20-30 oral and written tests, and 4-5 are combined in one exam, which lasts four or five hours. For example, the examination papers for business management include statistics, costing, financing and investment, tax auditing, accounting, etc. You can only make up the major exam once. If you fail the make-up exam again, you will be declared a dropout. This forces students to postpone their exam schedules by one to two years just to be on the safe side. Therefore, there are very few people who can complete their studies and obtain a master's degree within four years, let alone foreigners who still have language barriers. Although Chinese people are known for their intelligence and diligence, it is difficult to find a way to study in Germany. It usually takes five years or more to successfully complete your studies and obtain a degree. Compared with the British and American countries, which can obtain a degree in one or two years, this is undoubtedly far behind. If you include the opportunity cost, the loss will be even greater. However, the German academic system is not without its merits. At least one thing is recognized by the world: although Germany does not have big-name universities, its university diplomas are extremely valuable. 4. It is not easy to apply for scholarships. Because German universities provide free education, they do not set up scholarships themselves. Scholarships are usually provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) or foundations of various German political parties such as the Adenauer Foundation, the Ebert Foundation, the Naumann Foundation, etc. The vast majority of scholarship recipients are senior university students, including foreign students, but they mainly focus on European and North American countries. Unless Chinese students have outstanding academic performance, it is generally difficult to apply for scholarships. Moreover, the scholarship amount is less than that in British and American countries. In addition, almost no foundation will provide funding for the entire period of study. 5. There are restrictions on immigration. As we all know, Germany has always had a strong nationalist trend. For example, anti-Semitism during World War II had a certain mass base. Even in Germany today, various violent crimes against foreigners occur from time to time.

On the other hand, the immigration policy formulated by the German government is much more conservative than that of countries such as the United States and Canada, and can even be said to be a bit harsh (this is thanks to the fact that the Social Democratic Party is in power. If the conservative Christian Democratic Union is in power, the immigration policy will be even tighter) .

This is also the main reason why few people have enjoyed this treatment since Germany followed the United States in issuing green cards to top talents in the IT industry.

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