Category Archives: International Students

Learn about the experiences of international Life Sciences students both at UCL in London. Find out about the highlights, the challenges, and what to know before and during your time in London.

My Experience as an International Student -Part 3

To get an honest and real idea of what it’s like to be an International Student at UCL, you have answered some of our questions to tell us about your experiences. This is part one of our series getting a feel for what it’s like living abroad, people’s top tips, common challenges and how to face them, and some of the best moments defining their time as an International Student.

This article is an interview of an anonymous international student, about to enter the third year of their degree. Here, we get to know their feelings about their time at UCL so far, and what they would recommend to prospective or first year students who are uncertain about heading to UCL next year.

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My Experience as an International Student -Part 2

To get an honest and real idea of what it’s like to be an International Student at UCL, you have answered some of our questions to tell us about your experiences. This is part one of our series getting a feel for what it’s like living abroad, people’s top tips, common challenges and how to face them, and some of the best moments defining their time as an International Student.

This article is an interview of an anonymous international student, about to enter the third year of their degree. Here, we get to know their feelings about their time at UCL so far, and what they would recommend to prospective or first year students who are uncertain about heading to UCL next year.

Continue reading My Experience as an International Student -Part 2
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My Experience as an International Student – Part 1

To get an honest and real idea of what it’s like to be an International Student at UCL, you have answered some of our questions to tell us about your experiences. This is part one of our series getting a feel for what it’s like living abroad, people’s top tips, common challenges and how to face them, and some of the best moments defining their time as an International Student.

This article is written by Aryan Shah Kenia, from India, and though an International Student, due to the pandemic he has spent his first year studying at home. We wanted to know his experience this year, and what his feelings are preparing to go to London having had his first year online at home.

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