Coming to ΞΆΓάΘ¦ was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life
What made you choose to study at ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and your course?
Aside from being ione of the best universities in the world, the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is also one of the best planning schools in the UK. What encouraged me to apply was the chance to address real-life planning issues through the integrated projects. I also love the fact that the course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
How did you research the University to find out about studying in ΞΆΓάΘ¦?
I browsed the University and department websites. I also looked at the QS World University and Times Higher Education rankings.
What was your initial impression of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and the University when you first arrived?
When I first arrived, I saw ΞΆΓάΘ¦ as peaceful and laid-back. Everyone was nice and willing to help. Despite being an international student, I never felt left out or discriminated against. It is a great and busy city, but isn’t as stressful as some of the other major cities. When I did my registration at the University, I was really impressed with how organised it was. My schedule was on the timetable and all the pre-registration tasks were very accessible. The registration was an overall pleasant experience because it was fast.
What are the highlights of your experience in ΞΆΓάΘ¦ so far?
My highlights so far would definitely be the fairs and societies! There were lots of opportunities to meet new people from different countries and backgrounds and of course, get freebies.