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By Adewale, MSc Engineering Management<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UWE Bristol student, Adewale, tells us of his experience as a mature international student living in Bristol. He shares the factors that influenced his decision to move to the UK and study at UWE Bristol, the impact his degree will have on his career prospects and what his scholarship meant to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why I chose UWE Bristol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been a lifetime dream of mine to study in the UK. A former engineering colleague graduated through UWE Bristol and I\u2019ve always respected his work ethic, conduct and professionalism. He also gave me some experiences of what it\u2019s like to study here which helped me pick UWE Bristol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was able to fund my place on the MSc Engineering Management course after receiving the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. It was a crucial factor for me to receive my scholarship as I\u2019d been trying to study at UWE Bristol for the last three years but couldn\u2019t afford it. I couldn\u2019t have come here without the scholarship, so it has undoubtedly changed my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow I\u2019m here I can see that UWE Bristol makes sure that the needs of everyone are met – no one is left out. The facilities are fantastic too; I\u2019ve mostly used the 24\/7 library and the Information Point on campus when I\u2019ve needed support. The lecturers are all supportive and always answer any questions we have.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Studying here has also improved my communication skills, particularly in the group sessions where we work with lots of other students from different cultures. I\u2019ve also received emails from the Global Centre telling me about things I can get involved with, so I\u2019ve never been short of exciting opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studying in the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m really enjoying my course, especially the mode of delivery which allows lots of interaction with other colleagues. The other students on my course are from lots of different backgrounds. It\u2019s good getting to know them and their different cultures, which is also beneficial when working on group case studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my home country the mode of delivery is very different. You work individually so there\u2019s no group work or discussions, no sharing experiences or case studies \u2013 you\u2019re expected to work on your own. I get a lot more support from my colleagues and lecturers here and I\u2019m able to share experiences and learn from other people\u2019s views. The way of learning here is much better for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The industry connections in the UK, particularly in Bristol, are a huge plus too. I\u2019ve learnt about the high performing companies within the UK and how they evolved to where they are today. You definitely feel like you\u2019re gaining practical experience while you\u2019re here.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And Bristol is great in general \u2013 it\u2019s a very calm, multicultural city and also very secure. Everyone has been friendly and the city is beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a mature student<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an engineer, I hope my course will help me to progress up the managerial ladder within engineering. I\u2019ve gained a better understanding of industry costs, and what the responsibilities and challenges of an Engineering Manager should be, including the scope of their work.  Also, information on how engineering differs in developed and developing countries has been particularly useful to me as an international student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My advice for other international students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have three key pieces of advice for prospective international students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n