Hi!
I'm getting my masters degree in media & communication studies in January when I've finished a qualitative study about computer game playing with focus on the social interaction and communication. I think I've found the right track for me and want to keep up my studies by getting a PhD within the same field. I'm also studying English while I search for a PhD, to become more attractive to the market so to speak ,) and I'm writing my research report in English so I can use it when applying for positions. Do you have any more tips and tricks how do become more attractive on the market?

so to the questions about the PhD...
How do I get things up and running?
I'm not tide to any country so the field seems pretty open but how do you get things to work financially?
Do you need to get a visa for studies abroad?
how do you find accommodations? are those provided?
what do you do with your stuff? any smart way to store it or do I have to get rid of everything?
what can you take with you? or maybe rather how much?
further more if the PhD should lead to a job at the location, how do I proceed so I can stay in the country?

anything that helps, helps ,)

thanks for answers... sorry if some questions seem "stupid".

Cheers!

//Ellen