My journey to securing a graduate job as an international student
September 26, 2023
Ajeya Shyam Bhat, electrical engineering for sustainable and renewable energy student As an international student gearing up for job hunting in a new country, I was filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. Navigating the complexities of job applications, unfamiliar employer expectations, and the challenges of visa sponsorship seemed like a daunting task. However, …
I Cannot Recommend Studying Abroad Enough
August 10, 2023
By Alisha D’Souza, geography student Do you aspire to be a global graduate? Do you want to enhance your employability while travelling the world? Are you dreaming of an international career? If your answer is yes, then studying abroad during your degree can help you on your way. Alisha talks about how she prepared for …
One Way Ticket to Toronto
July 12, 2023
By Ryan Stanley, Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies graduate Like most students, university was a great time to travel and explore what the world has to offer. But after doing my year abroad, I became more attached to the idea of getting to know a country by living there, rather than trying to check it …
A Sea of New Possibilities: How a Month in Mexico Helped Shape My Future Career
March 9, 2023
By Jack Roberts, Zoology graduate The International Work Experience Grant (IWEG) offers funding to University of Nottingham undergraduate students to support overseas work experience. IWEG is designed to enable students to undertake work experience opportunities that they might not otherwise be able to afford, such as paid internships with a private sector business, a volunteering opportunity, …
International Students: Welcome from Careers!
October 5, 2022
By Ewan Henry, Senior Careers Adviser Whether you are here on an undergraduate course, a master’s degree or a PhD, we know that studying abroad means a lot of change and with it a lot of new things that you need to learn. This blog is here to give you some tips on how to …
Student Circus: Career Resources for International Students
September 7, 2022
By the Student Circus team Are you an international student? Are you kickstarting your career journey and feeling overwhelmed? Job search, internship hunt, or professional networking can be challenging when you’re an international student. When arriving in the UK, you’ll need some time to get used to new surroundings and culture. By the time you …
Lauren in Lorraine – From UoN to Nancy, France
July 21, 2022
By Lauren Ogden (BA Modern Language Studies and MA Comparative Literature alumna, maître de langue – Université de Lorraine) Having dedicated my life to the study of foreign languages and cultures, I hoped that one day my future career would take me overseas. Living in France during my year abroad ignited a desire within me …
Stand Out From the Crowd With International Experiences (Part 2)
July 12, 2022
Do you aspire to be a global graduate? Want to enhance your employability while travelling the world? Dreaming of an international career? If yes, then studying or working abroad during your degree can help you on your way. Two students talk about their time abroad and what they’ve learned. You can also read about Charlie …
Stand Out From the Crowd With International Experiences (Part 1)
July 11, 2022
Do you aspire to be a global graduate? Want to enhance your employability while travelling the world? Dreaming of an international career? If yes, then studying or working abroad during your degree can help you on your way. Two students talk about their time abroad and what they’ve learned. You can also read about Lauren …
Making the Most of My Masters Year Helped Me Get a UK Graduate Job
May 24, 2022
By Priyadharshini Devarajan, MSc Business Analytics graduate I currently work as a Senior Software Engineer Consultant in Derisk360, a data consultancy firm based in London, on a Skilled Worker visa. I started as an international graduate (originally from India) and studied MSc Business Analytics at UoN where I gained the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship. On behalf …
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