Finishing University

Hey guys!

I have just finished University and I’m graduating with a first class degree! You cannot imagine how happy I am and just can’t wait for my Graduation ceremony in November! It turns out that my hard work and dedication have finally paid off! I am not only excited because it is the highest degree you can get but because I am an international student. English is my second language and achieving more than some native speakers makes me proud.

This degree will definitely open more opportunities in the future. Don’t get me wrong, education is not the only thing you need to get a good job after you graduate, you need experience as well.  As I may have mentioned before, after my first year I started working in the University. I was part of the Marketing Team and my main responsibility was taking care of the Social Media presence. My responsibilities constantly increased, but instead of overwhelming, it was exciting.  The job was relevant to my degree and gave me experience that would be useful in the future. And vise-versa, from my course I gained knowledge and skills that helped me with finding the job.

During my third year I got an internship in an advertising agency, called MJD Consultancy. I based my final media project on my experience there and built a portfolio. Right after I finished my studies I was employed by the University and already have two more jobs on offer! 

Working and studying at the same time is not easy but is manageable if you are a hard worker and know what your goals are! So don’t you ever use the fact that you are an International student as an excuse for not doing so well - if I can do it, you can do it too J

Mira

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Little surprise from my collegues, which I found on my desk J

Why I chose Coventry?

Raised in Arabic culture and Muslim country, I found Coventry to be an ancient city that respects all religions and backgrounds.

I chose to study at Coventry University for several reasons.

First, while researching courses I found that Accounting and Finance is a very well structured programme featuring a wide variety of modules. These not only provided an extensive coverage of Accounting and Finance, but also an exposure to concepts in Business Strategy, Management Decision Making and Business Economics.

Second, the University has a reputation for having an excellent business school which was recently ranked the 12^th top UK university for Accountancy and Finance studies.

Thirdly, the profile of the teaching staff seemed very impressive, they were highly experienced and qualified, and therein most of them had several research publications. I wanted to ensure that I study at institution with leading academics such as Paul Gower, Graham Sadler, Karl Shutes and Philip McCosker. 

Finally, Coventry is a very beautiful and peaceful place, and the university contains different nationalities which make it a multicultural city.

When I first landed in the UK, one of the many thoughts running through my mind was ‘how will I cope with this culture?’  I assumed that coming from Jordan would be a big challenge for me. However, to my surprise everyone was very friendly and welcoming and they made me feel at home.

The city of Coventry itself is located in the heart of England, and therefore a good central location with good transport links.  The university campus is situated in the city centre, which made it ideal for me as everything that I needed was within short walking distance.  As well as being a vibrant place, it also has a quiet aura which is a great for studying time.

Mohammad Oqeili
BA Accounting and Finance

Accommodation

Hi readers,

The last time I posted, it was about the university and things I found interesting about the city. This week, I thought I would focus more on something that worries most people when they move somewhere new; accommodation.

I have compiled a list of things you should look forward to when you join us at Coventry.

Liberty Point

UNITE has a plethora of accommodation sites available for use to any Coventry University student. What I find quite pleasing is the fact that more than five of these sites are located around the university campus and the city centre itself. As you might have realised, I prefer things to be in a network as it allows for easy accessibility. To be honest, I wish I had my bedroom on the top floor of the library with a bathroom and kitchen at my disposal. Well, it appears you can actually have that if you want!

The accommodation service has plenty of wonderful rooms and provides the best service. With your own bathroom right in your room, the thought of whose turn it is to clean or who used up all the hand sanitizer is eliminated. You have your own privacy and all the peace and quiet you will ever need.

Apart from the above, these accommodations have parking spaces for vehicles and bicycles alike, not forgetting providing a service for your mail to be received. Every resident receives a personal private mailbox which is under lock and key at all times. With common rooms at your disposal also provide an environment for socialisation. There are pool tables, giant television screens and the best couches you will ever come across. Fancy watching a football premier league match on a Saturday afternoon? The common rooms are the right place to be.

Having a quick and constant internet connection is one of the many other things that stand out for me. I particularly like this because downloading a film or uploading an assignment is not a problem anymore. Trust me, the internet connection here is really quick. From asking around, I managed to find out that their internet speeds are going to be increased for the next academic year and considering how quick they are already, it would be an absolute steal to live there since I never run out of things to do and especially on the internet.

More, there is so much more I could tell you about what these places have to offer but you can find out even more on the unite websites. Find them at https://www.unite-students.com/

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