Any insights would be much appreciated

Hi everyone, hope all of you are having a great day, I (25F) have a bachelor’s degree in dentistry from my home country and i’m currently improving my German language skills in order for me to go on with the process of equalizing my degree but I have a few questions related to Berlin specifically, but first here’s some background before jumping into these questions: I currently live in the NRW and i’m unsure if i want to stay here long term. Coming from an Arab country, I moved to Germany hoping to live more freely and safely as a woman. However, in my current area, the high concentration of people from my own region had made that difficult for me. I often feel pressured to hide parts of my identity and personal life, and I’ve experienced repeated harassment, even threats in public (by those same people) and I’ve reported it once but it’s not realistic to do so for every incident. Overall, it feels like I’ve ended up back in an environment I originally left, wich has been emotionally exhausting. Because of that i’m considering moving to Berlin in hopes of a more anonymous and diverse environment where people are more likely to mind their own business and where I can live more openly and safely. My questions are: 1-Is the Arab population generally less noticeable or more dispersed in Berlin compared to the NRW, or would moving there not make much difference? 2-Would going through the dental degree recognition process be worth it in Berlin in terms of job opportunities later on? I don’t mind the difficulty of the process, i’m mainly interested in realistic outcomes.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I also apologize if any wording comes across as sensitive, I’m simply trying to make decisions that allow me to live peacefully and independently.

Posted Jan 3, 2026, 9:28 AM UTC

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