Student Sharing

Julia AUGHENBAUGH                                 

MA International Higher Education, America

“I've really enjoyed the opportunity to learn about higher education from an international perspective at UNNC. As an MA student in the International Higher Education program, I have taken an internship on campus each semester to learn more about university management. My course has organized trips to nearby universities so that we can learn more about other unique global partnerships. I get insight into the British education system at UNNC and the Chinese systems at other universities in the area. My education here has opened my mind to new systems of university management while also focusing my interests. I've also really enjoyed all of the free field trips and activities that the university offers, it has helped me get to know Chinese history and culture better."

"From this programme, I think the most beneficial part is doing a business plan. This prepares you for your future business. It makes you think about all the perspectives involved in running a business, and not just having an idea and desire to start your own business. We have to concern about product/services, financial matters, cashflow and the marketing plan. Some of these aspects I did not know. I had to study them to complete a business plan. After the study with Nottingham China, I am now running a successful business."

Kanjanaporn TIENCHAT-A-NAN

MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Thailand

Nafisa SIMRAN

BA Hons International Business with Spanish, Bangladesh

"I've learned that to be a successful distance learner, you have to be self-disciplined and able to work well on your own since you won't be physically going to class each week, you can take part in class from the comfort of your own home.  The instructor wont constantly be there to remind you of assignments or of project deadlines, so it will be up to you to make sure that you are keeping up with all the work for the course. Also, one of the main objectives of college is to become a well-rounded individual, with the skills needed to successfully manage a busy agenda. "

"Life in China has been beneficial in many ways. It is worth to study in China if you want to acquire a better understanding of China. The living costs are less expensive, and you can learn so much about the Chinese culture, meet new people, learn Mandarin. It helps you get another image, or a more complete image of what you've learnt about the country in your textbooks or on TV. Next to that, Ningbo is a growing modern city with a strong history. Theatre, art, music, museums, culture, bars, restaurants… the city has plenty to offer."

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"I'm currently a Master student in International Relations and International Business, and so far I have enjoyed every moment spending on campus. The sport center, the library, the canteens, study spaces, common spaces, student activities, shops… there is always something to do at UNNC. Although the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted and slowed down our lives on a global scale, I can say from personal experience that UNNC has been there to reassure me when insecurities rose. Online learning has been a challenge for all of us, for students, for teaching staff. It might sound idealistic, but I believe that optimism can help us stay strong and help beat this madness.”

    

 

Maxime HOUBEN

MA International Relations and International Business, The Netherlands

 

 

Olamide BALOGUN

MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Nigeria

"Having been a student of this university for 5 years now (undergraduate study for the first 4 years), I can safely say that I never thought I would be receiving the president’s award for the outstanding master student at the graduation ceremony. Let me tell you that it wasn’t always easy but the journey I can say was worth it. Have learnt along the way that 'for every NO I received brought me closer to the YES I never imagined'. I sincerely do want to thank everyone that has played a role in helping me reach a stage. I enjoyed my study here at UNNC."

"An inclusive campus with a unique international setting is what makes UNNC stand out, among a fully integrated community with a common campus culture. These qualities have not only made me feel like I have a sense of belonging, but also a purpose that has pushed me beyond my expectations to excel and achieve in my studies and personal enterprise.

Studying International Studies in a demanding, competitive and engaging environment with excellent academic staff adds immeasurable value to the programme and my work, one which will surely prepare me for the challenging currents of our continuously globalising world."

Patrit KRASNIQI

BA Hons International Studies, UK

Hee Yeon YOON

BA Hons International Business with Chinese, South Korea

One of the reasons why I chose UNNC is because of its cultural diversity. As it is a global campus located in China, I could interact with teaching staffs and students with different nationalities and even outside the campus there were full of new things that I’ve never experienced before. Chinese culture was something that I was not used to, and I became interested in as I came to UNNC.

Thankfully, in UNNC there were lots of opportunities to learn and experience Chinese culture and language. I have attended Chinese cultural workshops organized by Confucius Institute, and Mandarin Corners where I could learn Chinese from students in UNNC. I was also in 2019 International Education Week Chinese Competition and won the first prize. It helped me a lot with my learning and developing a global mindset.

“UNNC is all I could ever ask for; I have been humbled in learning at the University of Nottingham. That the university has lots of international students is no surprise to me, UNNC has been a home to everyone and I am sure that is why so many universities have been proud to send their students here as exchange students to enjoy the warm, cozy and homely nature of UNNC.”

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Although, life generally comes with its challenges, with the help of staff and student around me, I have been able to overcome several difficulties here at UNNC. I found some courses really complicated last semester and decided to meet the lecturers, they made me feel welcome and suggested the things I had to do to improve my performance. I could remember one of my lecturers gave me her personal textbook to help me with a course and told me to hold onto it till the end of the semester.

I didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy this kind of student-lecturer relationship during my undergraduate studies. The surprising thing about so many of these things is that what I think is a rare privilege I am enjoying; they are just normal things for them to do. They are always willing to help me become an outstanding student and a better person which means so much to me.

UNNC isn’t just also bordered about the students within the school premises only, the university also bothers itself with what happens to the student after leaving or graduating from the university through their growing alumni network.

As big as UNNC has grown, the university monitors the academic performance of each and every students with personal tutors always available to ask me about my performance, experience and difficulties and seek to help me as best as they can to improve my overall performance. It is not just only about helping me in those situations again that endeared UNNC to my heart but their interest in my employability status; they offer guidance to students on their choice of career and also guided me in writing an outstanding CV. 

To UNNC, every student is a star, little wonder they are always keen on every student’s feedback and take every criticism and suggestions from students with a heart of having much room for improvement. As perfect as the university seem to be, the management is always looking for every opportunity to grow the staff, students and infrastructures.

I am not surprised where this great institution of learning is seated globally, and I will not be surprised if it grows to the pinnacle very soon because of the way at which the school is looking for more ways to grow.

    

 

Israel OWOLABI

MSc Finance and Investment, Nigeria

Gabryella PRAYOGO

BSc Hons Computer Science

If you want to be in a community that makes a positive difference to the university, you could participate in an organization called Vis-à-Vis (VAV), which aims to build a bridge between international and domestic students.

In fact, VAV is the organization that I am proud to become a part of. Offering different programmes and departments, I am specifically enrolled in the Traveling Programme and IT Department. Because of VAV, I was able to participate in bringing the international and domestic students together through traveling events, while meeting new people that exposed me to their different cultures.

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Last year, the Traveling Programme held a trip to Wen Zhou. Although it was a short 3 days trip, I could not be more delighted seeing how we all could have a bonding time, while enjoying the breathtaking nature view of Wen Zhou.

The IT Department of VAV has also enabled me to practice my artisticity, creating different posters while experimenting with different colors.

When I was in high school, I thought university life would be a monotonous one, one that requires me to solely focus on my studies, getting perfect “A”s for the sake of my future. We all know what they used to say, that if you fail your studies, your chance of getting a high paid job is lower and that your studies today determine your future success. Well, it is important for me to not drift away from my education and they might be right.

However, after coming here at UNNC, I have realized that education is not the only thing that I could and should have a clear vision on. There are so many other things that I could learn and explore, like my passions, talents that perhaps I never knew, and the missing gaps of my life. I am truly lucky that UNNC provides such a huge platform for students like me to live a “life of colors” through its organizations and clubs.

I have only been enrolled in UNNC for less than a year, but my short time here has made me come to this conclusion: a life in UNNC is definitely not a monotonous one.