Hear from current Peace and Conflict Master’s student Ajibola Nwachukwu as she shares why she chose Kent and her stand-out memories.<\/p>\n
Tell me a bit about yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n I am Ajibola Nwachukwu, I am postgraduate international student in the department of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Kent. I love to read and cook, at my free time I try to connect with family and a few friends virtually.<\/p>\n What made you apply to Kent?<\/strong><\/p>\n There were certainly loads of universities to choose from. As much as I wanted an affordable institution of learning, I was equally particular about the academic reputation and the course itself. Most endearing, I would say was the joint flagship my course offers, I get to study at the University of Kent and the university of Marburg respectively.<\/p>\n “The prospect of engaging with diverse perspectives and an intentional aim for inclusivity by the universities was enthralling.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n When you first started your Master\u2019s degree here, how were you feeling?<\/strong><\/p>\n I must say that I resumed to the university with a conviction of aiming for nothing short of excellence. It was obviously a bit tasking at first, the fact that I had to juggle activities and still find a balance was a bit too much but few weeks in I adjusted and squared up to delivering at my best.<\/p>\n Fave thing about the course?<\/strong><\/p>\n My course of study has been so insightful, every module has a bunch of new ideas and concepts to learn from. Added to this is a six month period of internship that allows hands-on experience.<\/p>\n Any stand-out<\/em> memories from your time at Kent?<\/strong><\/p>\n I have had the privilege of meeting incredible people from various nationalities, which has given me a broader perspective on different cultures. Canterbury is also a peaceful place to live\u2014I truly appreciate its quiet, serene environment and the warmth of its people. Additionally, I serve as a student ambassador at the university and work as an academic mentor, both of which are fulfilling roles that I highly encourage students to take advantage of.<\/p>\n How was the careers\/employability support at Kent?<\/strong><\/p>\n One of my foremost point of call was the Employability and skills department, just by Keynes. I clearly can attest to the benefits of having staff guidance on CV writing. I gathered some Employability points from attending workshops and seminars.<\/p>\n What am I hoping to do next?<\/strong><\/p>\n I look forward to starting an internship and thereafter proceed to Germany for the completion of my postgraduate study. The prospect of securing a role in an international organisation of choice is one I excitedly look forward to.<\/p>\n Any advice for your first-year<\/em> self?<\/strong><\/p>\n I’ll advice placing choices in order of priority, as much as possible, i would optimize my time at the University by having a mix of planning, organization, discipline and a few extracurriculars. I’ll embrace the learning curve with intentionality aimed at excellence and will work on my personal growth and well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"