Prospects Postgrad UK 2007/2008 - (Page 79) SPONSORED BY www.prospects.ac.uk/PostgradUK BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 79 DESTINATION SOUTHAMPTON Pamela Mangieri studied her first degree in Business Economics at the University Torcuato Di Tella in Buenos Aires. After some time out travelling in Europe, she decided to pursue a Masters in the UK. AN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT Something to be highlighted is that wherever you study in the UK you will find a very international environment. People from all over the world come to England to study. This creates a perfect opportunity to interact with diverse When I finished my first degree, I took some time off to cultures and learn about different customs and ways of do something that had been on my mind for a long time: living, all while developing good professional English to go on a backpacking trip around Europe. Also, I had language skills. always considered the possibility of coming to Europe to England can sometimes be difficult to adapt to, with its study a Masters degree. Not only would it be a great experience, it would also be a valuable boost for my career. rainy weather and short, dark winter days, especially During the trip, my desire to study abroad grew and, as, coming from a country like Argentina. Another typical soon as I got back home, I started to look for possibilities. thing is punctuality; it can be particularly annoying when Two of my professors had done their PhD at the University you are not used to buses actually being on time! Also, typically English, but rather pleasant and not a problem of Southampton and advised me to consider it. So I adapting to from my point of view, would be people’s gathered information about the University and found that politeness and respectfulness towards each other! it was actually among the best in the UK in the area I Being an international student and arriving in a new wanted to study. country so far away can be quite scary at first. Yet, the WORK EXPERIENCE induction programmes and the many social events that are The University had the right programme for me: I was organised by the Students’ Union are great for meeting specifically looking for a programme that combined people and finding your way. Management, Finance and Mathematics. The MSc in As for the language, getting used to the local accent may Management Sciences and Finance really had it all. With not be easy for foreigners at first, but understanding the courses in simulation, credit scoring, game theory and other lectures shouldn’t be a problem, as most of the native subjects that interested me, my decision was easy. English professors speak very clearly. Another thing I liked a lot about the programme was the possibility to write the Masters thesis on the basis of an in- TRAVEL IN EUROPE During my time in the UK I travelled to a number of company summer project, which in my case has brought places in Europe. There are many budget airlines flying the opportunity to do an internship at Ford Motors. This from nearby airports, including Southampton, to virtually way my Masters not only complemented my first degree anywhere across Europe. This makes it easy to get to with further academic input, but taught me to apply my know new places. knowledge to real life situations as well. Overall, I totally recommend pursuing postgraduate After graduation, I would very much like to find a job in study in the UK, as it is not only a valuable experience London, but for non-EU citizens, this is not professionally, it is also an enriching life experience. straightforward. Fortunately, under the International Ask yourself what you would really like to be doing in Graduate Scheme, international students that are now the future and look for the most suitable postgraduate given the opportunity to acquire a work permit. This way, course for you. work in the UK becomes a more tangible option. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/PostgradUK
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