Man Guides Graduates With Second Class Lower and Third Class Eager to Study for Master’s in Germany

Man Guides Graduates With Second Class Lower and Third Class Eager to Study for Master’s in Germany

  • A Ghanaian man in Germany has been commended for his advice to people wishing to pursue a master’s degree in the country
  • He advised graduates with Second Class Lower and Third Class degrees on how they could advance themselves at German universities
  • Netizens who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions on the disclosure made by the young man

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A young Ghanaian man has motivated many people wishing to study in Germany, even those without a high Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

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A Ghanaian man details how his countrymen can pursue their master's degrees in Germany, sparking many inspired responses. Image credit: @garrykwabenadwomoh/TikTok
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In a video posted on his TikTok page, the young man, @garrykwabenadwomoh, stated that a person who has a Second Class Lower or even Third Class degree could still be offered the opportunity to pursue a master’s programme in Germany.

He explained that the challenge lies in choosing the right universities when applying for study abroad opportunities.

In this vein, he advised that individuals with a Second Class Lower or Third Class degree should not focus solely on securing admission into top universities in Germany, noting that admission to such universities can be difficult.

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A man advises Ghanaians who want to study in Germany on how they can work towards master's degrees. Photo credit: @DMP/Getty Images
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Rather, he suggested that such graduates should consider schools that can offer admission, provided they are offered the programmes they desire.

"I know someone who had a Third Class and has been admitted to study a master’s in Germany under the free tuition program," he said.

A lady who joined the video midway agreed with the advice, encouraging Ghanaians eager to study in Germany to adhere to the guidance provided.

At the time of writing, the video had generated over 3,000 likes and 100 comments.

Watch the TikTok video below:

Reactions to advice on studying in Germany

Social media users who commented on the video shared their opinions and asked questions about the opportunities offered.

Yaw Dwarkwaa commented:

"This is very thoughtful of you. God bless you. My only concern is whether I would need to be fluent in German to be offered admission to study at a university. I am asking because some people say it will be difficult to live in the country without speaking German."

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Daniel Prade Aidoo stated:

"How can I obtain a scholarship to study in Germany, as I cannot afford the blocked account requirement?"

+49.🇩🇪 replied:

"Please, please, please give us a list of universities that accept low GPA or Third Class students."

John Apasipanga added:

"They should not try University of Mannheim with lower GPA, lol."

Muller665 indicated:

"I have a Second Class Upper from UCC Agriculture. Which school can I apply to?"

Lady from Kasoa gains admission to Harvard

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian lady had been admitted to the Harvard Graduate School of Education to pursue a master’s degree.

In a LinkedIn post, she said she had been accepted to the Ivy League school for an Ed.M. in Education Leadership, Organisations, and Entrepreneurship.

Melinda, who hails from Kasoa in the Central Region of Ghana, said her course would be focused on global, international, and comparative education.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Philip Boateng Kessie (Head of Human Interest Desk) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.