Yaay. i received an admit. but i chose not to pursue it.

 

02.05.2018 : Raviteja Gullapalli

I received an admit to study Masters in Engineering in Germany, but I chose not to pursue it. It was a difficult decision, one that took me several weeks to make, but ultimately, I knew it was the right choice for me.

The application process had been long and arduous, and I had put in a lot of hard work to make my application stand out. When I received my acceptance letter, I was thrilled. It was an incredible opportunity, and I knew that studying in Germany would provide me with a world-class education and open up many doors for my future career.

However, as the excitement of being accepted subsided, I began to think about what it would mean to leave behind everything that was familiar and move to a foreign country. Financial implications of studying abroad. While Germany offered a more affordable education than many other countries, it still came with a high cost of living. I knew that I would have to take out loans to finance my education, and I worried about the burden of debt that I would be carrying for years to come. I just cleared my bachelor's loan few months ago.

Furthermore, as much as I was excited about the prospect of studying abroad, I realized that it wasn't necessarily the career path that I wanted to pursue in the long term. I had applied to the program because I was interested in the subject matter, but I had begun to question whether it was the right fit for me and my career aspirations.

As I weighed these various factors, I began to feel increasingly uncertain about my decision to study in Germany. I knew that I had a limited window of time to make a final decision, but I also didn't want to rush into something that might not be right for me.

In the end, I chose not to pursue my Masters in Mechanical Engineering in Germany. It was a difficult decision, and I felt a pang of regret as I declined the offer, but I also felt a sense of relief and freedom. I realized that I had made the right choice for myself, exploring myself and that by saying no to this opportunity, I was opening up the possibility for other opportunities to come my way.

Looking back on my decision now, I have no regrets. I have pursued other paths that have taken me on different journeys, and I have found fulfillment and success in unexpected ways. While studying in Germany would have been a valuable experience, I have come to see that it wasn't the only path to achieving my goals and dreams

In the end, the decision to pursue higher education is a personal one, and there is no one right answer for everyone. It's important to take the time to consider all of the factors involved and to make a decision that feels right for you and your unique circumstances. Whether you choose to pursue a Masters or another path entirely, the most important thing is to stay true to yourself and your dreams.

Peace!