Eid in Nottingham

  Muslims all around the world are beginning to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. In this blog post, Eriko, one of our International student Ambassadors from Bangladesh, tells us more about Ramadan, Eid and how she plans to celebrate. What is Ramadan? Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, because this …

International Student Ambassadors: María from Chile

Why did you choose to study your specific course and what are your favourite aspects of the course so far? I choose to do the PhD in Education Research because teachers are the key to the education system, and my commitment is to work to have better teachers, prepared to face every eventuality, but especially …

International Student Ambassadors: Burhan from Turkey

Why did you choose the University of Nottingham? I chose the University of Nottingham since it has a renowned engineering department consistently ranking high among in the leaderboards. I particularly was looking for practical elements in my course where I could apply the theory that I learnt, and the University Of Nottingham offered just that. …

International Student Ambassadors: Jhanvi from Hong Kong

Why did you choose the University of Nottingham? I chose to study at the University of Nottingham for several reasons. Firstly, my course provided me with the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects in similar field. For example, in first year I am able to take modules such as Business Law, Economic Principles, …

Postgraduate Accommodation by Ashmita from India

I was coming to the UK for the first time to pursue my Masters in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management. Being an international student, I did thorough research on the various accommodation options that Nottingham has to offer. My course was based on Jubilee Campus and I had to pick between on-campus and off-campus accommodation ­­­– …

International Student Ambassadors: Arooj from Pakistan

I am Arooj Akbar, former student at the University of Nottingham. I am from Lahore, Pakistan and started my MSc at the University of Nottingham in 2016. I graduated in December 2017 and left Nottingham in January 2018; I have many cherished memories that I made during my time there. Describe your experience of studying …

International Student Ambassadors: Ritika from India

Seven things to do when you’re a student at the University of Nottingham. The University of Nottingham is one of the most beautiful universities in the UK and is the perfect destination to cherish the experience of international education. I still remember when I first entered the University Park campus I was thrilled by its …

International Student Ambassadors: Guillermo from Mexico

Hi, I am Guillermo From Mexico, I am currently studying MSc Renewable Energy and Architecture at the University of Nottingham, I love what I am studying, I love where I am studying, and I hope this blog helps you to say the same as me. Why did you choose to study your specific course and …

International Student Ambassadors: Jingjing from China

Why did you choose to study your specific course and what are your favourite aspects of the course so far? I am studying MSc Information Systems and Operations Management. The reason why I chose this course is that it matches my undergraduate course. This course is designed to explore the decisions made to tackle management …

International Student Ambassadors: Blanca from Mexico

Why did you choose the University of Nottingham? As soon I finished my undergraduate degree in Mexico, I knew I wanted to continue my studies and do a Masters degree. I was looking to improve my English and have a broad international experience. Among the options I had, and many courses and projects you can jump …