Hey guys, I currently am on the verge of finishing my masters in chemistry in Germany. I am originally from India and don’t want to go back. Although Germany is a seemingly great country to live, unfortunately, for me, it never suited me. I have never been so mentally depressed and unmotivated ever in my life (despite previously having a hard life). I think it’s the loneliness and how you’re just never accepted. I cannot think of living here long term. I have nothing against Germany so I would like to not have comments ‘defending’ my stance of living in Germany. I have made up my mind and I just cannot live such a life. I want to ask which country would be great for me. I have a background in chemistry so would be great to have a country that has opportunities for that. That’s the most important. Preferably an English speaking country. Safe for women. Good work life balance. Acceptance of expats(of course I’m not delusional but at least to an extent).
Try looking for PhDs in the Netherlands. The NL PhD salary is higher than German PhDs and the people are much more open to speaking in English (speaking from experience since I’m a non-EU PhD in NL who did short-term exchanges in DE). They’re much more friendly here especially in university cities.
If his problem is social alienation NL is not gonna help with that
There is literally an Indian Student Association in my university, there are also student associations for Latin Americans, Indonesians, etc. And then for science-related faculties, the ratio of internationals to Dutch students is about 2:1, which is why English is encouraged.
It will. Plus there is quite a thriving sub continental community in NL
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