SUPPORTING STUDENTS BEFORE THEIR NEXT STEP

UK2Learn caught up with one of their alumni students Virginia, who is now studying Astrophysics at the University of York.

Before pursuing her degree in Astrophysics, Virginia was studying at Charterhouse in Godalming. Virginia recalls the times she would stay with her guardian during revision season and she spoke about how her guardian always made her feel at home and this helped greatly.

When completing her IB exams, Virginia decided she wanted to pursue a degree in Astrophysics. When asked what inspired her she said:

“Having a deeper knowledge of how our universe works was always in the back of my mind. I knew I wanted to study Physics with Astrophysics when I was head of the Astronomy society during my IB studies, which made me even more interested in how the astrophysical technology works.”

She continued to talk about her future plans:

“I will finish my degree and perhaps I will pursue a doctoral degree where I would like to analyse data from the JWST (James Webb Space Telescope).”

Virginia then shared some advice for other international students:

“Study something that interests you and not because other people told you to do. Something which has helped me a lot when there were academically stressful times, is always remind yourself of your aim, and you will get there.”

When asked to describe her experience with UK2Learn in 3 words she said:

“Fun, present, family.”