LEFT JOB IN INDIA FOR MASTERS IN GERMANY? | JOURNEY | PART 1

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LEFT JOB IN INDIA FOR MASTERS IN GERMANY? | JOURNEY | PART 1

Welcome to Part 1 of the Sunny in Germany podcast with Prathamesh Aher, a Computer Engineer who left his TCS job in India to pursue his Master’s in Data and Knowledge Engineering at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg.

In this episode, we discuss the mindset, preparation, and decisions behind leaving a stable IT career for higher studies in Germany.
If you are a working professional or a student planning your MS abroad, this episode will give you a clear roadmap from India → Germany.

Timestamps
00:00 – Podcast Introduction
02:23 – Who is Prathamesh Aher?
02:40 – Why leave TCS and start studies again in Germany?
04:45 – Job stagnancy – the trigger to move abroad
05:50 – Long-term career opportunities in Germany
07:00 – Why choose Germany over other countries
08:20 – About the Data and Knowledge Engineering course
09:40 – Difficulty level of the course
10:50 – Course duration and structure
12:30 – Does Indian work experience help in Germany?
13:20 – How many universities did you apply to?
13:30 – SOP / LOR strategy for working professionals
16:50 – GATE / IELTS / German – what to prepare before coming
18:30 – Financial planning before moving to Germany
19:45 – Parents’ reaction and family support
21:00 – Preview of Part 2 – Student life & struggles in Germany

What You’ll Learn -

How to plan your Master’s while working full-time in India

Choosing Germany for Data Science / AI studies

Application process for German universities

Financial preparation and required documents

How Indian job experience adds value in Germany

Realistic expectations about course difficulty and duration

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