Discover the inspiring journeys of students at the University of East London International Study Centre. On this page, you’ll find first-hand accounts from international students who have embraced the challenges and opportunities of studying abroad. Their stories offer a glimpse into the vibrant student life, academic achievements, and personal growth experienced here.
International Foundation Year (Business & Management)
I love the teaching structure here, it effectively combines seminars, lectures, and workshops to provide a perfect balance of theoretical and practical knowledge. This combination is perfect for my classmates and me.
International Foundation Year (Business)
The Foundation year helps you with your language; the language that you are practising every day with your teacher and your classmates. Also, it prepares you for your university course so you have all the necessary skills.
International Foundation Programme (Business & Management)
My favourite module was Introduction to the Business Environment. It helped me understand how real-world businesses operate. One of the biggest skills I developed this year was time management. I also improved my academic writing, critical thinking, and research skills.
International Foundation Programme (Business & Management)
With UEL ISE gives the chance to have a one on one encounter with your tutors after submitting your assessment to know your progress and how to go about it. It has given me a very good experience relating to people and making new friends across the world.
International Foundation Programme (Business & Management)
My favourite module was Introduction to the Business Environment. It helped me understand how real-world businesses operate. One of the biggest skills I developed this year was time management. I also improved my academic writing, critical thinking, and research skills.
International Foundation Programme (Engineering, Computing & Science)
My favourite modules are Mental Wealth and English for Academic Purposes. UEL is one of the best universities in London. Making friends was easy thanks to regular group work, the teaching is engaging, and teachers are always approachable and supportive when problems arise.
International Foundation Programme (Business & Management)
Studying at UEL ISC has been a very good experience. I also attended cultural events, like the Holi festival, which I enjoyed. The academic staff support us a lot. When we are stressed, they make things much easier and help reduce our pressure.
International Foundation Programme (Business & Management)
The academic staff have been very helpful with any questions I’ve had. I’ve also seen many other students with questions, and the staff were always kind, polite, and supportive.
International Foundation Programme (Business)
One of my favourite modules was Research and Study Skills. This gave me basic things I will need in the future – like where to find resources, how to reference, and how to prepare for presentations and interviews.
International Foundation Programme (Business)
As we are international students, one of the most important things is supporting your mental problems; as you might be home sick. The International Study Centre helped us a lot with these things.
International Foundation Programme (Business)
I feel prepared for the transition from my pathway to my university programme. I’m actually confident that I’m more prepared than the new students who are starting directly at the university.
International Foundation Programme (Business)
The accommodation is really close to the school, you can just get ready and 5 minutes later you’re in your class.
International Foundation Programme (Business)
The Foundation Programme really did help me – it wasn’t just the educational part but it was also the lecturers that did motivate me to do better which I’m really grateful for.
International Foundation Programme (Business & Humanities)
The Mental Wealth module on my course has really helped me learn new skills, such as critical thinking, communication, analytical skills and time management.
International Foundation Programme (Engineering, Computing & Science)
The staff and lecturers are friendly, supportive and always willing to help. They make learning interesting while helping me develop my skills and interests. I’m really enjoying my course and hope to become a Machine Learning Engineer in the future.
International Year One (Business)
The ISC is very supportive, helping me with both my studies and career. I’ve developed new skills, made new friends and gained confidence in my future. I want to learn how businesses work and build a successful career in management.
International Year One (Business)
The lecturers are very supportive and give helpful feedback on assignments, while the modern facilities, including 24/7 library access, make studying easier. I’ve also developed my critical thinking skills and met people from different countries.
International Year One (Business)
Studying in the UK was a dream for me, and UEL has given me a great opportunity to build my connections, gain practical experience and develop professional networks. My goal is to become a businesswoman and help my family’s business.
International Year One (Hospitality Management)
The most important skills that I have gained is communication skills because it’s really important in the hospitality industry to have a proper communication with customers, guests and also a good personality and interactive attitude.
International Year One (Business)
UEL ISC has helped me improve my critical thinking and writing skills through the support and feedback from my lecturers. I really value the diverse community, where students from different cultures come together and learn as one. I love the campus, the people and the learning environment, and there is so much to learn and experience.
International Year One (Hospitality Management)
My studies have improved my communication skills and confidence. I’ve also developed my critical thinking and source evaluation skills. After graduating, I plan to return to Nepal and start my own business in the hospitality industry.
International Year One (Computer Science)
Studying Computer Science at UEL ISC has helped me develop my creativity and critical thinking through software development. The lecturers are very supportive, and I’ve also enjoyed meeting people from different backgrounds. My goal is to become a Cyber Security Analyst and contribute to the technology industry.
International Year One (Business)
UEL has helped me improve my digital skills and gain valuable experience in less than a year. The lecturers and ISC team are incredibly supportive, even outside study hours. I’ve also enjoyed meeting people from different countries and experiencing different cultures. The Career Zone has been really helpful in preparing me for my future career.
International Year One (Hospitality Management)
Becoming Course Representative has given me valuable insight into leadership and helped me develop my communication, time management and teamwork skills. The lecturers are friendly and supportive, and I’ve also enjoyed meeting people from different cultures. I look forward to building my career in the hospitality industry.
International Year One (Hospitality Management)
International Year One has transformed into very good things because I have learned the basics of my degree, and I hope this will help me in my university. I also want to gain experience in working in multiple hotels, both in the front of the house and the back of the house so I can learn the basics firsthand.
International Year One (Computer Science)
The academic staff support me really well. Whenever I don’t understand something or have additional questions, they always take the time to explain properly.
International Year One (Engineering)
As part of my course, we attended an exhibition that helped us network not just with fellow students from our university, but also with students from other universities and industry experts.
International Year One (Hospitality Management)
When we submit our assignments through Turnitin, we receive feedback that helps us identify any points we missed, and we also have one-on-one support sessions. In addition, we have personal tutors who provide guidance and advice on how to approach our exams.
International Year One (Computer Science)
My favourite module is Software Development, where I learn coding, website development, and other programming languages, which help me improve my coding skills.
International Year One (Computer Science)
Computer Modeling and Designing is one of my favourite modules. It has exposed me to a diverse and well-developed understanding of cybersecurity.
International Year One (Computer Science)
I really like how my course is divided into lectures, seminars, and workshops. These have been very supportive, especially in helping me develop practical skills like Microsoft applications.
International Year One (Computer Science)
I chose UEL mainly because of the campus life, the facilities it provides, and the supportive staff. The teachers and the ISC team, in particular, have been very helpful throughout the last semester.
International Year One (Computer Science)
My favourite module is Technology because I am very excited to create my own website with the guidance of my personal tutor and teachers.
International Year One (Business)
I first heard about UEL as a vibrant environment from previous students. In particular, the Business Management programme has been ranked as one of the best in London.
International Year One (Computer Science)
Studying at the Univeristy of East London has been a fantastic experience for me. The diverse and inclusive environment has made my learning
really enjoyable.
International Year One (Computer Science)
The teachers in the classes are really helpful. They interact with you personally and they attract you into the class with what they teach you; they make sure that you learn in the best way possible.
International Year One (Engineering)
The university facilities are great, such as the SportsDock – I even joined the university badminton team! The ISC has been really helpful, I like it so much I am already
considering doing my Master’s here.
International Year One (Engineering)
My biggest achievement since arriving at UEL has been understanding cultural diversity — understanding that people come from different races and have different cultural beliefs.
Pre-Master’s (Business & Humanities)
My favourite module from this course is Mental Health and Global Consolency Enterprises. It is a module designed to help you prepare for the real consultancy world practices.
Pre-Master’s (Business & Humanities)
My favourite module so far is Corporate Social Responsibility because it talks more about giving back to the society, having a balanced environment, not just being focused on profit making as a business.
International Graduate Diploma (Business)
International Relations and The Future of Business and Management is my favourite module because I’m a business person and it has helped me link what I’ve learnt back and integrate it into my business.
International Graduate Diploma (Business)
It was really an awesome experience to learn in a multicultural environment because I got friends from all around the world and learned about their culture.
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