Germany-Based Ghanaian Student Urges Youth to Choose Education Over ‘Connection Men’
Garry Kwabena Dwomoh, a Ghanaian student living in Germany, has advised young people in Ghana to consider pursuing education abroad legally instead of paying thousands to travel through unreliable means. Speaking on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami, Garry—who first travelled to Germany as a student—shared deep reflections on life in both Ghana and Europe.
According to him, Ghana is a good country, but the gap between the rich and the poor continues to grow wider each day.
“Ghana is not that bad, but the difference between the rich and poor is too much. In Germany, you can’t easily tell who’s rich or poor—everyone lives almost the same,” he said.
He added that in Ghana, opportunities mostly favor the rich, making it difficult for the average youth to thrive.
“When I was in Ghana, I had solid business ideas and even shared them with people in government. But one rich official told me he had the same idea seven years ago and couldn’t do it—so I shouldn’t try either. That’s how discouraging the system can be.”
Garry emphasized that one of the best and safest ways to travel to Europe is through education, explaining that schooling in Germany is almost free.
“I always tell graduates in Ghana to further their education here. University education in Germany is free—you only pay a small semester contribution, between €250 and €350. That’s it,” he explained.
He revealed that he is currently completing his master’s degree and preparing to submit his thesis.
“Germany needs us more than we need them. If Africans stop coming here, their system will collapse. There are many jobs, and once you learn the language, you won’t struggle.”
Garry also cautioned Ghanaians against paying middlemen huge sums for fake or risky travel deals, sharing a real-life example.
“One guy paid €8,000 for a trust visa. He could have used that same money to apply for a student visa and come to school in Germany instead,” he said
He expressed respect for illegal immigrants because life without proper documents is extremely tough, though he strongly discourages that route.
“It’s very hard to live here without papers. If you see a broken Ghanaian in Germany, it’s because they chose to live on free government money instead of working. Anyone who finishes school here and speaks the language will get a job.”
Garry encouraged Ghanaian youth to take advantage of DAAD international programs and public universities that offer tuition-free courses.
“If you want to come to Germany, choose education. Don’t pay anyone to ‘help you travel.’ Apply for school and come legally. That’s the safest way.”
He concluded by revealing that after his studies, he plans to return to Ghana to contribute his skills and experience.
“After school, I’ll go back home. I still believe Ghana can work if we fix our systems and give equal opportunities to everyone.”
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