While studying in Türkiye, pursuing a master’s or PhD abroad felt distant, even impossible, to many of us. We did not know where to begin. Applications were complicated, scholarship opportunities were unclear, and there were few people we could turn to with our questions. Many days, we put it off, thinking, “This isn’t for me,” “My grades aren’t good enough,” or “I’m not ready yet.”
Today, we continue our academic journeys in Germany and other countries. Looking back, we see that what held us back was often not our ability, but our access to information and the right people. A conversation at the right time, an experience shared honestly, or a little guidance can open doors that seemed closed.
That is why PronusLab was born. We believe overcoming the assumptions that held us back should not depend on luck or connections. By sharing the challenges we faced, the mistakes we made, and what we learned, we want to make this valuable experience visible and accessible to everyone, rather than a privilege for a few.