The Rhodes Scholarship – a fully funded postgraduate award – provides exceptional people from all over the world the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford.

Gloria Charite, from Rwanda, and Trisha Prabhu, from the United States, are among the Rhodes Scholars pursuing a career that enables them to make a positive difference.

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Sponsored content: created in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast.

Sponsored content: created in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast.

From packing essential kitchenware and figuring out where to buy your bedding to signing up for every fresher’s week event, the preparation and excitement for studying abroad can often become overwhelming.

By now, many of you are likely in multiple group chats to get to know your fellow students and purchasing early bird discounts on your tickets to fresher’s week events. But before you fill your schedule to the brim, here’s a checklist of crucial tasks in the recommended order of importance to tackle first to ensure a stress-free arrival to the UK. 

Congratulations! You have secured a place at university – a huge achievement and the start of a new and exciting chapter in your life. 

As you prepare to start this new journey, it is normal to feel a mix of anticipation and excitement. To ensure you hit the ground running and make the most of your university experience, here is a simple guide with practical advice on how to prepare for university life.  

What are the steps to successfully apply to university? The following stages are likely familiar to you:

Students will have to weigh up many factors when researching university options. For those who are willing to take a leap into new areas, here are some destinations that offer English-speaking bachelor programmes beyond the top three international student destinations of the US, UK and Canada. 

My decision to embark on an MBA journey was driven by my desire to enhance business acumen, access invaluable networking opportunities, and propel my career forward. 

An MBA is not merely a credential; it is a gateway to leadership roles and higher-level positions that require advanced strategic thinking. The comprehensive curriculum of an MBA programme, encompassing finance, marketing, operations and strategy, equips professionals with the skills necessary to excel in a competitive business landscape.

Born and raised in Quang Ngai, a small coastal town in central Vietnam, I never imagined my journey would take me to the halls of the United Nations.

From a young age, I felt a strong desire to give back to my community, however small my contribution might be. Whether it was volunteering to teach at an orphanage or helping to clean up after flooding, I wanted to make a difference.