International students
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My experience of joining the University of Bath
On the 21 of September 2019, I boarded the plane from Dubai to London Heathrow. I was leaving behind my homeland Dubai, where I was born & brought up for the last 17 years and heading to a foreign land...
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Packing for uni, the ultimate 101 guide
The next stressful step after university applications has for sure got to be university packing, especially trying to fit in your entire house in those itsy-bitsy corners of the suitcase. Take my word on this, I am in my second...
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Being an International Student on Placement: Adapting and tackling doubts in a foreign workplace
One question I get asked quite frequently from friends, family, and prospective students is why I chose to study Business at the University of Bath. My answer to that has always been the same - besides the fact that Bath...
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Increasing employability with campus-based roles: An international student's perspective
Hi everyone! As I begin my final year of university after completing my placement year, I thought I’d share my thoughts on how I upskilled myself throughout my time at university, and how I hope these skills will transfer to...
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Behind the Scenes: Who are the students you see?
Have you ever wondered whether the media you consume is real? I remember when I was applying to universities, I was most concerned about the authenticity of student experience as advertised by the institution on social media. So, when the...
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International student experience: what is ISA?
Living as an international student at university is a different experience from living as a home student – obviously because we are coming from another country and culture to a foreign place. Hi – my name is Eman Fareed, and...