A journey of diversity: From Romania to UCAS via the University of Worcester
I had dreamed of this since I was around six, when one of our family friends sent us a postcard from Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires! My destination: the University of Worcester in the beautiful county of Worcestershire, to study marketing, advertising & PR. How fun it was trying to pronounce Worcester when I arrived at Heathrow! Little did I know that this journey would not only transform my life but also lead me to become an advocate for diversity, mobility and international education. In this blog post, I'll take you through my journey from an international student to an International Graduate Ambassador, and to my current role at UCAS.
Arriving at the University of Worcester in 2011 filled me with excitement and nervousness at the same time. I extensively researched my choices, and Worcester seemed the right place for me. I liked the programme and teaching styles, and from speaking to other students already there, it sounded like Worcester was a vibrant...