In this episode our guests take you through everything you need to know before you make your choice about where to study. We discuss the UK as a study destination, the realities of choosing the UK and what it's actually like. This includes what the UK has to offer, the options available, and what it all actually looks like.
This episode discusses what the UK has to offer, the options available, and what it all looks like once you're done. Join Robbie with guests Catriona McCarthy and Anastasia Guseva to discuss the realities of choosing the UK as a study destination.
Catriona is the British Council's Global Head of Student Mobility and Internationalisation of UK Education, leading on three of the British Council's six global programmes within Education. She joined the British Council having spent more than two decades leading on global strategies, engagement, and operations within the HE sector.
During that time, she also served as Vice Chair and then Chair of the British Universities International Liaison Association, and was the organisation's first Chair to come from one of the devolved nations.
Catriona has served as a member of both the UCAS International Advisory Group and of the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) Strategic Advisory Committee. She is also a Non-Exec Director at Ireland’s largest overseas aid charity, and is a member of the Visit Belfast Ambassador Circle Steering Group.
Anastasiia Guseva is an International Student Ambassador with the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) and a current undergraduate student at the University of Greenwich pursuing a degree in International Business. She has served as a #WeAreInternational Student Ambassador since January 2024.
Arriving in 2022, she has studied in the UK across both further and higher education, and now advocates for equitable access, inclusion, and student voice in policy making.
Anastasiia brings a passionate perspective on how studying in the UK empowers international students to grow academically, professionally, and personally – while building a truly global outlook.
Robbie is joined by Catriona McCarthy and Arya Nur Güneş to discuss all things finance. This includes how to budget effectively, what payments you're expected to make, and a brief overview of scholarships and how to find them.
Join Robbie and students Malcom Kazimil and Arya Nur Güneş to find out what it's really like to study in the UK. Discover helpful tips about the application process, finding accommodation, and how to make the most of your time here.
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Robbie chats with Noeleen Hammond Jones and Robert Young about life after university. Find out what pathways are available, what visa types you'll need, and other post-university options such as internships.
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