Robbie, Katy Friend, and Risper Okello explore how campus involvement can transform your university experience, from joining societies to trying new sports and building friendships through extracurricular activities.
Robbie, along with Katy Friend and Risper Okello, reveal how getting involved in campus life can transform your university experience. From joining societies that match your passions to trying new sports, learn how extracurricular activities help you build friendships and develop skills.
Katy is the Regional Manager for South East Asia and Turkey within Loughborough’s Global Engagement team. Katy frequently makes overseas trips to meet prospective applicants to help them start their journey to higher education in the UK.
Katy has been working in International Recruitment at various UK institutions for over 16 years and loves supporting students and their parents to fulfil their dream of gaining a UK degree.
Risper Okello is a third-year Economics and Finance student at the University of Surrey. Passionate about cultural integration, inclusivity, and community development, she founded the Eastern and Southern African Society at Surrey and served as president of Stag Radio, a student broadcasting society.
Beyond campus, she co-founded the Dream Seed Project with her sister, an initiative supporting children in care by equipping them with leadership skills and confidence for the future.
This debut series covers the fundamental questions every international student faces. We explore what makes the UK such an attractive study destination, dive into the practicalities of funding your education through scholarships and smart budgeting, and give you an insider's view of what student life really looks like.
We'll also examine the exciting alumni networks and career opportunities available to graduates, and explain the graduate visa system and job market to help you plan your future beyond university.
In this series, we tackle the key decisions and practical steps you'll need to take on your journey to studying in the UK – from exploring your options and applying, to relocating and finding your feet. We'll guide you through the research process to help you identify the perfect courses and universities that align with your ambitions.
You'll learn how to navigate the application system effectively, understand Clearing and Extra, discover support networks and get essential advice on the practicalities of moving to the UK.
This series dives into the UK higher education system and accommodation options, and gives you an insider's view of what student life really looks like through clubs, societies, and sports.
We also examine employability support and career development services, and explore culture shock and settling in to help you build your community and thrive beyond the classroom.
Choose a uni, degree subject or select by their home country, and find out what life’s really like at uni.