Albert R.
So, I’ve been putting this off probably longer than I should have, but I’ve finally worked up the courage to post this and ask for help. I’d appreciate if you all had a look, and I’ll add some stuff about my experience living in Germany that I couldn’t write on #GoFundMe. gofund.me/d553f5c65

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Show threadAlbert R.Sep 8, 2025
I mention in the fundraiser’s description that I came to #Germany for college because it was more cost-effective for my family, but that’s underselling it. If I hadn’t, it’s possible I could’ve never afforded a higher education, so in that sense I’m grateful, but I’ve really suffered for it.
Show threadAlbert R.Sep 8, 2025
I couldn’t finish the degree I came here for cuz the department that ran my program became increasingly hostile towards foreigners and non-male attendees. My favorite professor at the time (herself a foreigner) had warned me maybe a semester before any big changes, but I didn’t know what to expect.
Show threadAlbert R.Sep 8, 2025
I truly believed the university had redeemed itself for its crimes a century back, but now I’m reminded of David Hilbert’s words last time this attitude took hold: “Suffered? No, the department hasn’t suffered. It simply doesn’t exist anymore!” And it might as well not, as far as I’m concerned.
Show threadAlbert R.Sep 8, 2025
On the bright side, I did eventually reconnect with peeps in my new program who faced similar discrimination. Others weren’t so lucky. They just gave up, or couldn’t get their visas renewed or worse. I still dream about going somewhere new to study Math w/o dealing with others’ prejudice.
Show threadAlbert R.Sep 8, 2025
I lost what little financial support I had after switching degree programs, and every single #parttime job I’ve held here to pay for it has humiliated me in new and unexpected ways.
Show threadAlbert R.Sep 8, 2025
For example, last year, I quit my job as a receptionist because my coworker got stabbed on a shift he covered for me, so suddenly I’m a coward for not wanting to risk my life for $12 an hour.
Show threadAlbert R.Sep 8, 2025
This year I was forced to work through Passover to make up for someone else’s mistakes, and I was rewarded with half my last paycheck being stolen for bringing it up.
Show threadAlbert R.Sep 8, 2025
I’ll write more about it in the coming weeks before I bum myself out too much. I would’ve like to write something much more positive for @iamgermany.bsky.social back in March, but things didn’t work out and they clearly took a nosedive not long after.
Show threadTrammie TranSep 12, 2025
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