The University of Southampton is recognized internationally for its high-quality courses and for being a top university in the world. I decided to come here based on those parameters but also based on a recommendation made by an ex-professor of mine back in Ecuador.

At first it was a big change from the way I’m used to studying back in my country. For example, I didn’t have a lot of experience writing technical reports, but the university has lots of resources aimed at helping people improve in this area.

Coming to the UK was a huge change for me. This is my second time studying abroad so I already knew the challenges one has to face while moving to another country. Especially when it is so different from yours and so far, way.

I knew it was going to be hard but nevertheless an unrepeatable experience. I was really excited to come here and to learn not only at uni but also from daily life and the culture.

As soon as the classes started, I was thrilled by the level of the lectures. It was hard at first since they are so different from how they are in my country. But it was a great experience and I got on track faster than I would have thought. I had help. The very first day of classes I made really a good friend who already had experience on studying here.