Quarantine experiences and advice – part 2

In quarantine experiences and advice – part 1, some of our international student ambassadors shared their experiences of completing quarantine (self-isolation). In part 2, they share their quarantine advice for new students. These comments are from: Adityesh from India, studying MSc Mechanical Engineering Faiza from Pakistan, studying PhD Business and Management Habibatallah from Egypt, studying …

Quarantine experiences and advice – part 1

We asked some of our international student ambassadors who joined us in 2020 or early 2021 to share their experiences of quarantine (self-isolation) on arrival in the UK. These comments are from: Adityesh from India, studying MSc Mechanical Engineering Faiza from Pakistan, studying PhD Business and Management Habibatallah from Egypt, studying MEng Electronic and Computer …

A guide to choosing accomodation

Congratulations on receiving your offers to pursue your higher education at the University of Nottingham! It is now time to start considering the various accommodation options available for your first year of life as a student at the university. Selecting the right accommodation during your time at university could seem like an important and daunting …

My Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Journey

By Mary from Nigeria who recently completed our MA Education course, funded by a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship I graduated from the University of Jos, Nigeria, as a teacher in 2014.  I spent the following four years teaching in different roles, first as lecturer at a Federal College of Education under the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) …

Reflections

On July 19, 2019, the future I had always dreamed of came to fruition. When the going got tough, it was the anticipation of this day that got me on track. Getting a PhD is as demanding as it is exciting. The whole graduation experience was both humbling and uplifting. I am grateful to God, family …