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I was living and working in Chiang Mai, Thailand when I couldn’t envision myself living in Northern Ireland. I was looking to take the next step in my healthcare career, so I decided to pursue a master’s degree and applied to Queen’s… Read more

Moving to Belfast has been possibly the best decision I've ever made. I found settling here really easy, because of the city's vibe, comfort, and ease! I found the whole process really simple, which I think made a huge difference in… Read more

During my years in college, I heard about the option of studying abroad in the UK and I ended up planning it all through college and went through with it. After many good recommendations from my advisor in… Read more

Choosing to study in the UK was one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made — and without a doubt, one of the best.

As an international student, I was initially drawn to the UK because of its globally respected… Read more

Deciding to cross the Atlantic to study law at the University of Leicester was a choice driven by a desire for academic rigor and a truly global perspective. The UK’s rich legal tradition, combined… Read more

When I decided to move from Canada to the UK to study international law in London, I knew that I would be incurring a large financial burden to make this incredible experience happen. This decision can come with a lot of anxiety and… Read more

Since moving from Canada to London, UK for my LLM (Masters of Law), I often describe my decision to study abroad as the action that cracked open my comfortable Canadian life and made room for my… Read more

I moved from Turkey to Manchester to study an MSc in International Business and Management at Alliance Manchester Business School. I wanted to gain an international perspective, grow professionally, and meet people from different… Read more

When I moved from Pakistan to study at the University of Manchester, I thought I knew what I was signing up for. I expected lectures, assignments, exams, and a degree at the end of it all. What I did not expect was that some of the… Read more

Moving to a new country is exciting, but one of the biggest questions international students often have is: how do you make friends? Looking back on my time at the University of Manchester, the friendships I made have become one of the… Read more

When I first chose the University of Manchester, I was attracted by its reputation, diverse student community, and the opportunity to study in one of the UK's most vibrant cities. What I did not expect was how much the city itself… Read more

Before arriving at the University of Manchester, I spent a lot of time researching courses, accommodation, and university rankings. While all of those factors were important, some of the most valuable lessons I learned only became… Read more

As much as I love a sunny day…the answer is yes! In fact, you might end up getting used to the rain, maybe even liking it! Studying in the UK was definitely a winning trade-off. Leaving the comfort of home can be hard, but for me it… Read more

I still remember standing in the airport in Mozambique, surrounded by suitcases that somehow contained everything I thought I would need for a new life. Family members hugged me goodbye. Friends wished me luck. Everyone seemed excited… Read more

Arriving in the United Kingdom for the first time was a completely new experience for me. I was not coming for a short holiday, a conference, or a brief visit. I was coming for a longer period, with a clear academic… Read more

When I first joined the University of Manchester, I decided that I did not want to only pass through the university. I wanted the university to pass through me. For me, university life is not only about… Read more

Many civil engineering students dream of becoming structural engineers. I was one of them. From the outside, structural engineering can look like the perfect course for someone who is good at mathematics… Read more

Coming from Singapore, I had mentally prepared for a lot of things before moving to Manchester. The cold. The accents. Finding decent food. What I had not prepared for was the… Read more

Before I left Singapore for Manchester, people kept warning me about the rain. I grew up in Singapore, where it rains heavily and often, so those warnings never really landed. I figured… Read more

When I was applying for Aerospace Engineering at the University of Manchester, I pictured a degree packed with hands-on projects, CAD software, workshops, things you could… Read more