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This article has been a long time coming. I decided to put together useful tips to help international students from Africa, who dream of pursuing a postgraduate degree in the UK, you’re not alone. As one, who ventured on this path alone without the help or support of a travel agent, to becoming an international… Continue reading How to Secure Admission as an International Student in UK Universities.
It was a Sunday morning, the kind where the sky teased rain but held back just enough to keep the streets dry. I had a mountain of academic work to finish, but skipping church wasn’t an option for me. Finding a good faith-based church was a struggle. Balancing my faith and studies as an international… Continue reading Balancing Faith and Academics
When I arrived in the UK, I was full of hope, ready to take on the challenges of balancing studies and work. But reality hit hard when I started job hunting. Over 50 job applications later, my inbox was still filled with rejections. You know what I mean, those emails that come in and the… Continue reading Overcoming Job Rejections as an International Student
I’ll never forget my first winter in the UK. Happy to have you back here to read the Dairy of an International Student… Coming from a warmer country, I thought I was prepared after all, I had bought a coat before leaving home, got myself some gloves, and a scarf when I got here. But… Continue reading Surviving My First Winter in the UK as an International Student
In a nutshell, I would say balancing work and study feels like walking a tightrope demanding constant focus, discipline, and resilience to avoid losing your footing. I have decided to document my experience on how I was somehow able to manage and balanSt my work and studies as an international student. Welcome back to the… Continue reading How to Balance Work and Study as an International Student in the UK
Look into the dairy of an International Student…👋 When I first decided to study in the UK, I was filled with excitement and anticipation, but there were so many things I hadn’t considered things I wish I had known before I packed my bags and boarded the plane. Now, looking back on my experience as… Continue reading What I Wish I Knew Before Moving To The UK
Many international students considering off-campus living share mixed experiences. Welcome again to the Dairy of an International Student I understand that some love the flexibility and independence it offers, allowing them to choose their preferred space, manage their lifestyle, and even split costs with flatmates. (…I mean who doesn’t).😅 However, others highlight challenges like adjusting… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Off-Campus Accommodation for International Students
Welcome again to the Dairy of an International Student When it comes to choosing where to live as a student in Wolverhampton, off-campus accommodation offers a different kind of experience compared to university-managed halls. While I chose to stay on-campus for convenience, I did quite a bit of research on off-campus options for friends and… Continue reading 5 Things to Know About Living Off-Campus Around the University of Wolverhampton
Welcome again to the Dairy of an International Student As an International Student, moving into the student accommodation in the heart of Wolverhampton was an experience I won’t soon forget. My coach from London at the time, got to Wolverhampton pretty late, 1:30am, dropped off at the bus station roughly 10-15 minutes walk from the… Continue reading Living in UK Student Accommodation
I totally get your concerns about budgeting and managing finances as an international student. Welcome again to the Dairy of an International Student It can be tricky to handle costs while making the most out of your student life. But I’ve found some useful strategies and apps that have made managing my finances so much… Continue reading Financial Budgeting as an International Student
