Study in Germany from Tanzania: Visa Process, Culture Shock & Real Student Experience

Join host Mike from Immigrant Hub Germany as he interviews Abroln Lupala, a Tanzanian student who recently moved to Germany for university studies. Discover the real experience of studying in Germany, from visa applications to cultural adjustments, accommodation hunting, and settling into German life.

What You'll Learn:

• Complete visa application process from Tanzania to Germany (3-week timeline)
• Why public universities are better than private ones for African students
• Real accommodation hunting strategies and WhatsApp groups
• Culture shock moments and language barriers in Germany
• Cost comparison: blocked account vs. tuition fees
• Integration tips for East African students in Germany

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction and visa restrictions explained
• 01:12 - Meet Abram Lupala from Tanzania
• 01:28 - Biggest culture shock: Germans don't speak English
• 02:20 - Expectations vs. reality about Germany
• 03:36 - Tanzanian perceptions of moving to Germany
• 04:52 - Why Germany isn't as hard to reach as people think
• 06:31 - Abram's journey from high school to German university
• 07:37 - Setlinn.com sponsor message
• 08:22 - Visa application timeline: 3 weeks from Tanzania
• 09:32 - Airport experience and document checks
• 10:47 - First days in Germany: hotel stays and kindness of locals
• 11:32 - Accommodation hunting strategies and websites
• 13:41 - Why switch from private to public university
• 16:27 - Accommodation finding through WhatsApp groups
• 18:25 - Settling in: weather, food, and people after 4 weeks
• 20:25 - Need for more Tanzanian students in Germany
• 21:40 - Message in Swahili encouraging East Africans
• 23:27 - Long-term planning and language learning importance
• 25:17 - Goethe University Tanzania recommendation
• 25:35 - Final thoughts and encouragement

Key Resources Mentioned:

• Setlinn.com - Digital migration companion
• Japa.Travels - Study abroad agency

Perfect for: Prospective students from Tanzania and East Africa, anyone considering German universities, immigration to Germany, student visa applications, and the African diaspora in Europe.

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This episode features honest insights about studying in Germany, debunking common myths about racism, language barriers, and visa difficulties. Abram's experience shows that with proper preparation and the right guidance, moving from Tanzania to Germany for education is more achievable than many believe.

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