Graduating high school soon, need some advice

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The discussion centers around a high school senior planning to become a mechanical engineer. The individual intends to take several courses in Germany before returning to Canada to complete their degree, with the ultimate goal of working in Germany. Participants express support and curiosity about the specifics of the plan, including the number of courses to be taken in Germany and the individual's nationality. The conversation highlights the increasing competition in the German job market for engineers, suggesting that the individual should be prepared for a competitive landscape upon their return.
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I'm in high school currently in my senior year. I'm going to college, but I just need an opinion. so I plan on becoming a mechanical engineer. and as I'm studying I take a course in Germany, then come back to Canada
(where I live) finish my degree and go back to Germany to work. that is my plan.. if anybody could chime in that would be great.
 
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Isaac1720 said:
I'm in high school currently in my senior year. I'm going to college, but I just need an opinion. so I plan on becoming a mechanical engineer. and as I'm studying I take a course in Germany, then come back to Canada
(where I live) finish my degree and go back to Germany to work. that is my plan.. if anybody could chime in that would be great.
Well, good luck. There'll be a lot of new faces in Germany looking for work soon, and in coming years.

It's not clear, but are you going to Germany to take just one course, or several? Are you a German national currently living in and going to HS in Canada?
 
SteamKing said:
Well, good luck. There'll be a lot of new faces in Germany looking for work soon, and in coming years.

It's not clear, but are you going to Germany to take just one course, or several? Are you a German national currently living in and going to HS in Canada?
I plan on taking several courses while in Germany, but I am Canadian and I go to HS is Canada.
 

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