{"id":627,"date":"2019-04-26T11:58:03","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T10:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/physastro\/?p=627"},"modified":"2023-06-15T12:09:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:09:31","slug":"astronomy-space-science-and-astrophysics-with-a-year-abroad-student-ruhee-tells-us-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/physastro\/2019\/04\/26\/astronomy-space-science-and-astrophysics-with-a-year-abroad-student-ruhee-tells-us-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year Abroad: student Ruhee tells us more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Incorporating a year abroad into your studies can enhance your employability prospects, immerse you in a different culture and build a network of contacts in your subject area.<\/p>\n

Stage 2 student, Ruhee Kahar, shares why she chose to study an MPhys in Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year Abroad in America<\/a>.<\/p>\n

‘I have always been interested in observational astronomy and I was lucky to know from a young age that studying physics was the direction I wanted to take in life.<\/p>\n

I chose to study at the University of Kent as they were the only university to offer a specific course that was directly in line with what I have always been passionate about.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, there was a chance to continue with and develop my observational astronomy hobby through the University of Kent SpaceSoc<\/a> and the program run by Dr Dirk Froebrich<\/a> to observe at the Beacon Observatory, based on campus. Alongside this I would have access to a year studying abroad as well as being able to complete my course with a Master’s degree.<\/p>\n

Regarding my year abroad, I will be studying at Indiana University in America<\/a>. I am most excited for the research in astronomy module, that will allow me to enhance my current research and laboratory skills, as well as giving me access to a telescope and other data mining equipment.<\/p>\n

I think that in addition to being mentally stimulating and fascinating, this will really help to prepare me for my Master’s year.’<\/p>\n

“Studying in America will also give me a different experience of learning as their teaching style is completely different to how it is in the UK. I believe the opportunity to study abroad for a year will broaden my horizons even further and facilitate my connections with people in the scientific community.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

‘In the future I hope to be able to complete a PhD, and go into research in the field of observational astronomy, although I am trying to keep my options open to any opportunity that may come my way.’<\/p>\n

We wish Ruhee all the best with her Year Abroad, and look forward to hearing about her experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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