If you believe in it, the mind can achieve it
Esther Nantana
I started university on 20 September. I am doing a masters in public health and health promotion, which is a one-year course at Swansea University, in Swansea city, Wales.
I chose this specific course because it has the aspect of health promotion which speaks to going beyond just understanding what public health is but also bringing it into the communities and Swansea University has that aspect I was looking for in a course about public health. I also like the fact that this university’s research is acclaimed for making real-life impact and that they are not only focused on teaching and learning but also on how those teachings can really apply in real life.
The process of applying to a foreign country was quite convenient and everything was done online. I am at this university with the Chevening Scholarship. When applying, the first thing I did was to look for the course I wanted to study and then I did research on the various universities offering it and the contents of their modules on their respective websites. I chose the university that offered exactly what I was looking for in public health.
When it comes to the challenges I face, I’ve been finding it a bit difficult to settle in because I am still busy understanding how things work on this side of the world. Things like the systems of transport, learning the bus routes and the times the buses come because back home things are simpler because you just take a taxi. Another challenge would be the way the studies are delivered, it is very different, and all my classes are scheduled to be virtual until the end of the year. I am someone who likes to be in class to be able to ask questions directly and engage with the lecturer.
For first years or matric learners who aspire to study abroad, I would advise you to be open to the different ways in which education can be delivered. Use the resources the institutions provide to improve your studies and, most importantly, believe in yourself and that you are able to excel and succeed.
I started university on 20 September. I am doing a masters in public health and health promotion, which is a one-year course at Swansea University, in Swansea city, Wales.
I chose this specific course because it has the aspect of health promotion which speaks to going beyond just understanding what public health is but also bringing it into the communities and Swansea University has that aspect I was looking for in a course about public health. I also like the fact that this university’s research is acclaimed for making real-life impact and that they are not only focused on teaching and learning but also on how those teachings can really apply in real life.
The process of applying to a foreign country was quite convenient and everything was done online. I am at this university with the Chevening Scholarship. When applying, the first thing I did was to look for the course I wanted to study and then I did research on the various universities offering it and the contents of their modules on their respective websites. I chose the university that offered exactly what I was looking for in public health.
When it comes to the challenges I face, I’ve been finding it a bit difficult to settle in because I am still busy understanding how things work on this side of the world. Things like the systems of transport, learning the bus routes and the times the buses come because back home things are simpler because you just take a taxi. Another challenge would be the way the studies are delivered, it is very different, and all my classes are scheduled to be virtual until the end of the year. I am someone who likes to be in class to be able to ask questions directly and engage with the lecturer.
For first years or matric learners who aspire to study abroad, I would advise you to be open to the different ways in which education can be delivered. Use the resources the institutions provide to improve your studies and, most importantly, believe in yourself and that you are able to excel and succeed.
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