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"The University is very inclusive and staff and lecturers are always available and ready to help. I loved going to the library."
Hello, I'm Alessia Galeazzi
From Italy
42
"Nelaine enjoys reading, video games and crocheting. Her favorite spots on campus include the library, the union, and Pertle Springs!"
Hello, I'm Nelaine Malcolm
From Jamaica
34
"The people I met are very nice. They invite me to their house and give me a ride to wonderful places. I’m so happy to be a UCM student!"
Hello, I'm Minyeong Hwang
From South Korea
49
*Chevening Scholarship Winner* Most lecturers are readers and such experts in their fields, the professors are also very approachable. Bangor is a great location for studying, it’s surrounded by amazing nature and it is so serene. The student support team is super helpful and you can ask the team anything for your peace of mind and they will help and advise you.
Hello, I'm Mitantsoa Solofoniary
From Madagascar
24
"Studying translation and interpreting here in Western Sydney University completely changed my previous views of the industry. The university offers us very practical courses, we have many hands-on practices, and that really helps me with my training. For future international students, I would recommend you take good advantage of everything the university is offering us. Seize every opportunity and make your university life the fullest."
Hello, I'm Jason Yi
From Taiwan
23
I chose London Met because it offered the course I wanted to study. While many UK universities combine translation and interpreting, which means fewer hours of interpreting practice, London Met offers an MA in Conference Interpreting with a broad range of languages, which was ideal for me.
Hello, I'm Mohamed Bouhmid
From Morocco
28
"The range of languages available to study here is extensive, from Portuguese to Czech and everything in between. I decided to come to Bristol to study French and Russian mainly because of the incredible facilities available – including a media centre and cinema where you can watch foreign language films with your friends."
Hello, I'm Eve
From UK
39
"What I love about my course is the people I got the chance to meet and the fact that by learning these languages I discover new worlds, new cultures and new people, while having the opportunity to spend my third year abroad is what fascinates me the most."
Hello, I'm Irene
From Cyprus
46
"UWA CELT did not only improve my English proficiency but it did so much more. It developed my knowledge of different academic fields, such as globalization, global warming, and world poverty etc. Plus, it provided academic skills training such as debate, seminar, presentation, and so on. UWA CELT has prepared me for the future challenges in UWA, I’m glad to say it was great to be part of UWA CELT family."
Hello, I'm Gabriel
From Taiwan
22
"At UWA CELT, I acquired skills such as notetaking, paraphrasing, summarising and academic writing. These skills are necessary for your degree course and I would recommend the Bridging Course to any student!" Monica has acompleted the 20-week Bridging Course at UWA CELT.
Hello, I'm Monica
From China
28
"UniSA is an emerging university that strives to be the best. I am so proud of being a student in this dynamic and progressive university."
Hello, I'm Arnis
From Indonesia
28
"Bristol is a great city to go to university in. It is a city designed for young adults, as it is a really creative and vibrant all the time. The vibes here are just awesome. You will never get bored living in this city."
Hello, I'm Sidney
From China
30
American MA student Alex talks about travelling around the UK from Roehampton, including journeys on trains, planes and coaches. Read the "Travelling in the UK" blog post.
Hello, I'm Alex
From USA
21
"Super flexible, very accepting – it’s just a great uni to be part of. Since being at Western Sydney, I’ve found my footing – Western Sydney has helped me find the direction I want to go in life."
24
"I’m glad I chose to study at AUT. I received all of the support I needed to succeed. I graduated with distinction and my lecturer helped me to find a more effective way to teach my students."
22
"This university was the only one in the world that offered the exact course I wanted. Thanks to all the experience I’ve gained, I’ve visited 66 countries using my language skills working in tourism on a cruise ship. I’m really excited about studying more at this university."
29
"At Maynooth University I learned that I can do much more than I ever thought I was capable of. Not even mentioning the staff that are extremely nice and always available to help. Couldn't have chosen a better place to pursue my degree. I guess Ireland has grown on me." Watch Amanda's video.
Hello, I'm Amanda
From Brazil
43
"I chose the University of Roehampton mainly on account of its brilliant location and the campus environment near the Richmond Park at London, the supportive communication with the China Office and the lovely welcoming interview with Dr. Mark Garner, who later became my tutor."
Hello, I'm Chen
From China
46
"Those were the best days of my life" sang Bryan Adams and they actually were. OZ changed my life and myself too. It was a great opportunity to study at UNE where I met wonderful, kind and always smiling people that made me feel at home and I'll be forever grateful to them!" Donatella is currently studying a specialization in Languages, Cultures and Literary Translation at Università degli Studi di Macerata in Italy.
Hello, I'm Donatella
From Italy
35
"The library is very beautiful and has facilities for both individual and group studies. The lecturers and professors have good experience; they are enthusiastic and very friendly."
Hello, I'm Phan
From Vietnam
22
"Attracted to its conducive academic environment, access to unlimited learning resources, exposure to leading academic staff in a university of international reputation."
Hello, I'm Jesta
From Zimbabwe
43