I moved to Germany to study but was almost deported. Now I'm financially secure and see a real future here.

Fri, 02/09/2024 - 05:11

Adriana Stein on vacation near Bastei Bridge, Germany. — Adriana Stein said moving to Germany helped her find a cherished career in international marketing.
Courtesy of Adriana Stein

Adriana Stein moved to Hamburg, Germany in 2016 for a free master's degree.
After her student visa was revoked, Stein launched a marketing business to stay in Germany.
Stein said Germany has a better social support system and she'll never permanently leave.

After accumulating student loan debt for my bachelor's degree in the US, I took a solo backpacking trip to Hamburg and discovered that anyone can study for free in Germany. Choosing to pursue my master's degree in Hamburg, I moved there in 2016.