When your career dreams come true
Since I finished my master's degree, I dreamed of doing a PhD. It was not an immediate process because I took my time to embark on that path. However, my whole life changed when I finally decided to do it and choose the UK as my study destination.
My name is Emanuel, and I am a PhD student from Mexico at the University of Nottingham. I am currently in my third year. My area of study is Mechanical Engineering. Due to the extensiveness of this knowledge area, at first, it was difficult for me to focus on a specific research topic. Still, thanks to the guidance and experience of my supervisors, this problem was solved after a deep analysis done by me and the two of them.
Nowadays, my supervisors and I are pioneers in analysing, designing and implementing magnetorheological dampers to suppress vibrations in on and offshore wind turbines. The results have been so satisfactory that not only have doors opened for me in the professional field, but the impact of this research work is so significant that I also have the option of continuing to develop research on this topic in a postdoctoral offer.
Life in the UK as an international student is fascinating. On the one hand, you have to adapt to many things; on the other, their cities' infrastructure makes this adaptation process happen naturally and easily. For instance, climate conditions are pretty humid, and it rains unexpectedly. Knowing this, Nottingham City Council has effectively designed the bus and tram stops to shelter many people from the weather.
Another example is the efficient way in which the bus and tram lines are interconnected with each other. This allows you to cross the city from north to south in less than an hour. Besides, if you want to stay in any city area, there’s no stopping you because each neighbourhood has everything you need to live well and peacefully. There are shopping centres, gyms, parks, churches, cinemas, theatres, hotels and recreational places in each city sector. It is impressive!
It doesn't matter if you are a student, professional or tourist; the city of Nottingham has all the entertainment options you can imagine. You have access to outdoor activities and many clubs to practice the sport of your choice. Everything is at your fingertips!
As far as English culture is concerned, it is one of the most interesting in the world. The English are an organised, punctual and hard-working people. They always hold on to their promises and follow their rules with extreme care. They are also sensitive to the presence of foreigners. They know we are there to contribute to developing their economy and life quality. Also, unlike other European countries, you can find multicultural environments everywhere, as they are an open-minded and diverse society.
Diversity is a reality. Everyone can be what they want without being criticised, disturbed or excluded. This creates environments of peace and tranquillity that favour British citizens' and foreigners' studies and professional development.
No country in the world is similar to the United Kingdom if what you want is to study and develop your professional skills. That is why I recommend whoever reads this post to look for a postgraduate degree at a British university. Broaden your perspectives and change your reality by studying in Great Britain; You won't regret it!
- Emanuel