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
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
A Day in the Life of Ifunanya
Follow current PG student Ifunanya’s typical Monday, balancing lectures, studying and society life as a Hydrogeology student.
- Published: 21 November 2025
- Topic: University life
My month on an exchange at the Indian Institute of Heritage
Charlotte (MA in Art History and Curating) spent a month on a student exchange that she found transformative.
- Published: 10 October 2025
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Pre-Registration Physiotherapy - Mariah's Story
Read Mariah's story as she talks more about her time as a Pre-Registration Physiotherapy Student, before becoming a Senior Physiotherapist for the NHS.
- Published: 19 August 2025
- Topic: Careers and alumni
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