Canada
Finally doing it!
Goal Accomplishment Criteria
I’m physically there for at least 6 months, preferably without putting my studies on hold.
Personal resources
Time, good marks, international expertise, alternative (continental) viewpoint
Goal ecological compatibility
Basically it all depends on the excellent time-management in the next few months, which in turn depends on my health (physical and emotional) and discipline
Why do I want it:
1. Hayssam
2. Experience from the other semisphere: analytic school (think of Koch, Schwab, Ossi)
3. Academic English skills
4. Initially multicultural society: simulation of Hobbes atomic structure of society: bellum omnium contra omnes; contemporary contract theories of Rawls vs. Honneth's approach
5. Beautiful nature in Canada :) Running with bears!!!
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Deadlines!
Check ASAP
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DAAD
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Fulbright
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Research students
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Visa
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Add the corresponding deadlines to other steps in the goal!
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Emails to profs
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Find relevant professors: pick a few
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Check their CVs, articles, background
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Send introduction letters
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English test
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What tests are accepted? Pick one
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Check the deadline
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Registration
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Preparation
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Visa application
What are the conditions? Do I need to have a certain sum of money on my bank account? Deadlines? Processing times?
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Compatibility
Even if all the previous steps work out and I can go there for 'research purposes' XD, how is this compatible with my studies back here? Do I have to make up leeway in the next two semesters? How many ECTS do I have to gain in the last semester? Do I want to complete my Master in 2 years? Is it only one Kolloquium I need to participate in? Can I/do I have to already do this in the next winter term? Do I have to be physically there on a weekly basis?
When does the summer term start in Canada and the winter term finish in Germany? When do I have to be there the latest? Are there any conditions on this part at all if I come as research student?
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Horizon
Are there any continental schools in Canada in general? Search for alternative institutes or centres: one thing is phd, another one is working there
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Plan B, C, D
In case it doesn't work out with research purposes.
Other options:
- DAAD Praktikum
- Tourist visa for 6 months while I'm writing my Master thesis.
Advantages: no fees, no organisational extreme (!) time expenditure
Disadvantages: I will die completing my Master in two terms. Is this even possible?
- Premarital visa
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