So what do you want to study at university?
Management? I think. Yes, I’m extremely interested in business management. Maybe I should pursue a master’s in this! But my bachelor’s was in the same specialisation! Maybe marketing, ummm or entrepreneurship? I’ve always wanted to start a venture of my own!
Where do you want to go and study?
City! UCL! Or maybe Imperial! I want to go the best place I can possibly go to! I love London, everything about the city is so inviting. Also there is so much development there with so many opportunities for the future! I definitely want to be in London! I am scared to live away from home though!
These were conversations I had with my family, friends and counsellors innumerable times! My journey to City has been quite an exciting and exhilarating one. I am from India and studied my first degree in my hometown. I pursued my undergraduate degree in business management, after which I decided to start working. I had long contemplated whether going off to university to pursue further studies would be the right choice for me! Now that I am here, I can safely say it was the best decision I ever made!
I am currently studying on the MSc Entrepreneurship at Cass Business School, City, University Of London. Just like any other prospective student would, I spent a lot of sleepless nights researching everything I possibly could about the university including location, course ranking, accommodation offered, etc. I would ask questions on student forums, university group chats, connect with past students on LinkedIn and ask them everything I could possibly think of. There is a lot to consider before going to university!
The process of applying to City was quite smooth. I submitted my application with my statement of purpose and the required documents which were stated on the website. In the second round I gave a video interview and eagerly waited for a couple of weeks until I got my final offer. The course office was extremely helpful and replied to all of my emails quickly.
My next step was to apply for the Tier 4 student visa. The visa team at City checked all of my documents before I submitted my application. This provided me peace of mind and helped me feel assured that my application was complete.
Then came the accommodation search. The university offers a selection of halls of residence for students. The application process is fairly simple. I am currently staying in the student accommodation called Pure City. The location is fabulous since it is walking distance from campus. Being in student accommodation has also led me to meet some wonderful, like-minded people.
It may seem extremely daunting to take all these decisions, but it is all worth it! Go for it and make the most out of your time at City!
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