How I built confidence and independence as an international student
Ghanaian student Favour shares how she slowly became more confident settling into life at the University of Birmingham.
- Published: 4 December 2025
- Topic: University life
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How studying abroad changed the way I see the world
PhD student Asma describes how studying in another country has widened her view of the world.
- Published: 4 December 2025
- Topic: University life
My journey from home to the University of Birmingham
Favour shares her experience of preparing to move abroad and settling into life at the University.
- Published: 4 December 2025
- Topic: University life
Why I chose to study Film and Television at Birmingham
Rae tells us why he decided to come to Birmingham to study MA Film and Television: Research and Production.
- Published: 2 December 2025
- Topic: University life
My Year Abroad in Canada as a Psychology Student
Rachel reflects on her incredible year abroad in Canada, studying psychology at the University of New Brunswick (UNB).
- Published: 2 December 2025
- Topic: University life
"Please look after this bear. Thank you."
My month at a Russian summer school in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
- Published: 1 December 2025
- Topic: University life
Taking care of your mental health as an international student
Guyanese student Rae shares his top tips for looking after your mental health away from home.
- Published: 27 November 2025
- Topic: University life
Why I chose to study Hydrogeology at Birmingham
Ifunanya tells us why she decided to come to Birmingham for her postgraduate degree.
- Published: 27 November 2025
- Topic: University life
How I made friends as an international student
Nigerian student Ifunanya shares her advice for making new connections at University.
- Published: 26 November 2025
- Topic: University life
My favourite things about being a Nursing student
From placements to life outside of studies, my experience so far has been great. Every year just gets better and better!
- Published: 26 November 2025
- Topic: University life
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