Great friends are my graduation ‘gift’
January 9, 2015
“Now, you have a strong connection all over the world.” When the Vice-Chancellor finished his address on my graduation day, his last words touched my heart. This is because that reminded me of my friends whom I met in Nottingham last year. Graduation was my “GREAT” excuse to come back to Nottingham. Since I went …
Becoming more tolerant, confident, and braver
December 19, 2014
Choosing The University of Nottingham to continue my education was a fairly easy decision; I had spent a year in the city for an exchange programme and I felt an immense respect for the University and its professors. In addition, I knew a masters degree would be very different from an exchange year, and I …
“Eyup me duck!” Culture shocks and pleasant surprises
December 12, 2014
After graduating with a degree in Pharmacy in 2005 from Ghana, I worked for 7 years in Korle bu Teaching Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in my country. Even though I longed to further my education with an international second degree, the cost of studying in the UK was prohibitively high and out of reach …
Ira Paulo Pozon’s advice to Nottingham students
November 14, 2014
Ira Paulo Pozon is Legal Counsel to the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines. He studied LLM International Commercial Law at Nottingham in 2013-14, funded by Chevening Scholarships, and will graduate in December. This blog post is adapted from a speech Ira gave at our Scholarship Celebration for 2014 international scholarship winners on …
My thoughts on the scholarship celebration event
At times, I imagine if there’s a way we can communicate as human species, beyond the realm of spoken and written words because sometimes, words fail to fully convey the entire depth of certain emotions or feelings. One such occasion was when I got the email which told me that I had been offered a …
Life as an international student in Nottingham
November 7, 2014
When I first contemplated applying to study abroad, I will admit I was hesitant. It is expensive and six months seems like a long time to spend away from family and friends. Fortunately, I listened to the advice of a friend who had just completed from her own six-month exchange in Nottingham. She said: “If …
Learning from the unexpected: understanding the UK education system
September 26, 2014
Howdy! That’s how we greet each other at my alma mater back in Texas, USA. Funnily, I didn’t think coming to another country that spoke English as its primary language would pose many changes for me. I was very wrong. I could say that I learned that English was all I had in common with …
Beyond Batman and Robin Hood: Nottingham places to suit every mood
August 15, 2014
You can read Kuemju’s blog in Korean on Naver. There’s more to Nottingham than Robin Hood and Batman, which are the topics which most frequently come up when people think of or talk about the city. Instead, I’m going to talk about specific places which are perfect for when you are feeling a particular way. …
Coming to Nottingham? Excited or nervous? Apprehensive or overwhelmed?
August 8, 2014
I know these words aren’t able to fully describe how you are really feeling. How do I know this? Because exactly a year ago, I had been there and had done it all! I know how these next 40 or so days might seem for all the prospective students waiting to board their planes and …
How to make the most of your first week in Nottingham
August 1, 2014
The University runs a free Welcome Programme for new international students (from outside the EU) joining The University of Nottingham in September every year. Find out more about our Welcome Programme. Flying away from home to study is not easy. When I was throwing things inside my luggage, my mind was filled with worries about culture …
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