Stage 8 · Lesson 5 of 8

Building a network

Much of the value of studying abroad is the people. Classmates will work across the world, professors write references, and can refer you for jobs. Go to department seminars, , meetups and .

Follow up with a short message after meeting someone. Keep in touch with your and one or two professors after the course ends. Update your LinkedIn profile and share your projects.

is not collecting contacts. It is being helpful and memorable to a few people.

Common trapspending all your free time only with people from home, which is comforting but narrows the doors the degree can open.

A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 1 cheat sheet entry come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it

Resources for this stage

Start with

GuideFree
Study and Research in Germany (DAAD)
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Working during and after your studies in Germany, explained officially

Practise

ADPList
Free mentorship calls with people working in the country you study in

Keep handy

LinkedIn Help: Create a Good LinkedIn Profile
Set up a clear profile so classmates, alumni and recruiters can find you

Also worth your time

EURAXESSGo deeper
Research jobs and PhD positions across Europe for when you finish