Mike’s Journey
One honest story can open a door for someone else
A Vietnamese master’s student in Germany, sharing real experiences about applying, studying, working and building a life abroad.
Why I Started This Blog
There are plenty of guides about studying in Germany. Most of them are well-written, structured, and completely accurate. But they are written from research, not from experience.
Moving abroad to pursue your dream is never easy. It is not only about applications, documents, and university life. It is also about dealing with uncertainty, language struggles, homesickness, and learning how to stand on your own feet for the first time.
I started this blog to share my real life experiences, not from textbooks or courses, but from actually living it. If you are thinking about studying abroad, or already on your way, this blog is written for you.
Explore by Topic
Master in Germany
From applications and university life to exams, classes, and lessons I learn along the way.
Settling In
Housing, bureaucracy, budgeting, culture, and the small realities of building a life abroad.
Weekend Notes
Student-budget trips, quiet cities, train rides, and small discorveries across Germany and Europe.
Career in Progress
Marketing, internships, working student, and figuring out a professional path in Germany.
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About me
Hi, I’m Mike
After almost 30 years in Hanoi, I moved to Germany with 40 kilograms of luggage and a quiet curiosity about life abroad. I’m now a master’s student in Communication and Media Management
I started Mike Journey to share the real story of studying abroad in Germany. If you’re on the same path, I hope my notes help you feel a little more prepared and a little less alone.
